projected areas
[/prəˈdʒɛktɪd ˈɛriəz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
áreas projetadas
1. Surface areas of an object as they would appear when viewed from a particular direction or plane, commonly used in engineering, architecture, and physics
The engineer calculated the projected areas of the building to determine wind resistance.
O engenheiro calculou as áreas projetadas do edifício para determinar a resistência ao vento.
2. In technical drawing, the visible dimensions of an object when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the line of sight
The projected areas must be measured accurately for the structural analysis.
As áreas projetadas devem ser medidas com precisão para a análise estrutural.
3. Estimated or forecasted spatial measurements for future planning or development
The city planners reviewed the projected areas for urban expansion.
Os planejadores urbanos analisaram as áreas projetadas para expansão urbana.
This is primarily a technical term used in engineering, architecture, and physics disciplines in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in engineering schools and construction industries, particularly in major centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where construction and infrastructure development are significant economic sectors.
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