section plan
[SEK-shun plan]
nounpl: section plans
plano de seção / corte transversal
1. An architectural or engineering drawing that shows a vertical slice through a building or structure, revealing internal details and spatial relationships
The architect prepared a detailed section plan to show how the interior spaces were organized vertically.
O arquiteto preparou um plano de seção detalhado para mostrar como os espaços interiores eram organizados verticalmente.
2. A technical drawing representing a cross-section of a property or land parcel, typically used in real estate and urban planning
The section plan revealed the different ground levels and elevation changes across the property.
O plano de seção revelou os diferentes níveis do terreno e as mudanças de elevação em toda a propriedade.
3. In mining or geology, a diagram showing the subsurface composition along a specific line
The geological section plan indicated the presence of mineral deposits at various depths.
O plano de seção geológico indicava a presença de depósitos minerais em várias profundidades.
Section plans are fundamental technical documents in Brazilian architecture and construction industries. They are mandatory components of building permits and architectural submissions to municipal authorities (prefeituras). The term is widely used in both professional and academic contexts within engineering and architecture schools throughout Brazil.
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