section drawing
[ˈsɛkʃən ˈdrɔːɪŋ]
nounpl: section drawings
desenho de corte
1. A technical drawing that shows a vertical slice or cross-section through an object, building, or structure, revealing its internal features and dimensions
The architect provided a section drawing to show how the building's interior spaces were organized vertically.
O arquiteto forneceu um desenho de corte para mostrar como os espaços interiores do edifício eram organizados verticalmente.
2. In engineering and architecture, a two-dimensional representation obtained by cutting through a three-dimensional object along a vertical plane
The section drawing clearly indicated the thickness of the walls and the height of each floor.
O desenho de corte indicava claramente a espessura das paredes e a altura de cada andar.
Section drawings are fundamental tools in both Brazilian and American architecture and engineering. In Brazil, they are essential for building permits and construction documentation. The term 'desenho de corte' is universally understood among architects, engineers, and construction professionals throughout Portuguese-speaking countries.
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