structural component
[STRUK-chuh-ruhl kuhm-POH-nuhnt]
nounpl: structural components
componente estrutural
1. An individual part or element that contributes to the structural integrity and load-bearing capacity of a building, machine, or system
The steel beams are critical structural components of the building.
As vigas de aço são componentes estruturais críticos do edifício.
2. A fundamental part designed to provide support, stability, or framework in engineering and construction
Each structural component must meet safety standards before installation.
Cada componente estrutural deve atender aos padrões de segurança antes da instalação.
3. In software or systems design, a discrete modular part that forms part of a larger system architecture
The database is a key structural component of the application.
O banco de dados é um componente estrutural fundamental da aplicação.
In Brazil and Portugal, this term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts within engineering, architecture, and construction industries. It reflects the importance of structural analysis and safety compliance in building codes and industrial standards. The term is essential in formal documentation, blueprints, and engineering reports across both countries.
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