structural connection

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nounpl: structural connections

conexão estrutural

1. A joint or link that physically joins structural elements of a building or engineering project, transferring loads and maintaining integrity

The structural connection between the beam and column must be reinforced with steel bolts.

A conexão estrutural entre a viga e o pilar deve ser reforçada com parafusos de aço.

2. In abstract contexts, a logical or conceptual relationship between related structural elements or ideas

There is a clear structural connection between the two theories in physics.

Existe uma clara conexão estrutural entre as duas teorias da física.

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General Brazilian

conexão estrutural

Standard technical term used in engineering and architecture

São Paulo

ligação estrutural

Alternative common in industrial and construction contexts

Portugal

ligação estrutural

Preferred term in European Portuguese technical documentation

strengthen the structural connection

reinforce a structural connection

establish a structural connection

reforçar uma conexão estrutural

estabelecer uma ligação estrutural

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