load-bearing system
[/loʊd ˈbɛrɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: load-bearing systems
sistema de estrutura de suporte de carga
1. An integrated structural framework designed to support and distribute the weight of a building or structure safely to the ground
The engineer designed a load-bearing system using steel beams and concrete columns to ensure the building's stability.
O engenheiro projetou um sistema de estrutura de suporte de carga usando vigas de aço e colunas de concreto para garantir a estabilidade do edifício.
2. The arrangement of walls, columns, and foundations that collectively carry the structural weight of a construction
The renovation required careful analysis of the existing load-bearing system before removing any walls.
A reforma exigiu uma análise cuidadosa do sistema de estrutura de suporte de carga existente antes de remover qualquer parede.
This is a technical term predominantly used in civil engineering, architecture, and construction industries in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, understanding load-bearing systems is essential due to the country's significant construction activity and seismic considerations in certain regions. The term reflects modern building standards and safety regulations established by ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) in Brazil and equivalent organizations in the USA.
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