parede de cisalhamento
1. A structural element in buildings designed to resist lateral forces such as wind or earthquakes by transferring shear stresses to the foundation
The architect incorporated shear walls into the building design to improve its earthquake resistance.
O arquiteto incorporou paredes de cisalhamento no projeto do edifício para melhorar sua resistência a terremotos.
2. A vertical structural diaphragm capable of transferring horizontal forces to the foundation or other vertical elements
Shear walls are typically made of reinforced concrete or steel and are critical in high-rise construction.
Paredes de cisalhamento são tipicamente feitas de concreto armado ou aço e são críticas na construção de edifícios altos.
Shear walls are fundamental in modern architectural design in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in earthquake-prone regions and urban centers with high-rise construction. In Brazil, the term 'parede de cisalhamento' is standard in engineering and architecture curricula and professional practice. The concept becomes increasingly important in Brazilian coastal cities and regions with seismic activity, reflecting contemporary sustainable and safe building practices.
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