profile height
[ˈproʊfaɪl ˈhaɪt]
nounpl: profile heights
altura do perfil
1. The vertical distance or elevation of a profile, outline, or cross-section measured from a reference point or baseline
The profile height of the mountain ridge was measured at 2,450 meters above sea level.
A altura do perfil da crista da montanha foi medida em 2.450 metros acima do nível do mar.
2. In engineering and construction, the maximum vertical dimension of a structural profile or section
The steel beam's profile height must not exceed 300mm to fit within the ceiling space.
A altura do perfil da viga de aço não deve exceder 300mm para caber no espaço do teto.
3. In geology and surveying, the vertical extent of a geological or topographical cross-section
The geologist documented the profile height variations across the excavation site.
O geólogo documentou as variações da altura do perfil através do local de escavação.
This is primarily a technical and engineering term used in Brazil and Portugal. It appears frequently in construction blueprints, geological surveys, and structural engineering specifications. The term is not typically used in everyday conversation but is essential in professional and academic contexts related to civil engineering, architecture, and geology.
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