structural construction
[/strʌkˈtʃərəl kənˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: construções estruturais
construção estrutural
1. The process or art of building or assembling the framework and load-bearing elements of a building or infrastructure project
Structural construction requires careful planning and engineering to ensure safety and durability.
A construção estrutural requer planejamento cuidadoso e engenharia para garantir segurança e durabilidade.
2. The physical framework, skeleton, or fundamental framework of a building that supports all other components
The structural construction of the skyscraper used reinforced concrete and steel beams.
A construção estrutural do arranha-céu utilizou concreto armado e vigas de aço.
3. In linguistics or grammar, the arrangement and relationship of elements in forming phrases or sentences
The structural construction of this sentence demonstrates complex syntax.
A construção estrutural desta frase demonstra sintaxe complexa.
In Brazil, structural construction is a critical part of the booming construction industry, particularly in major urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term is widely used in professional contexts among engineers, architects, and construction workers. Given Brazil's tropical climate and seismic considerations in some regions, structural construction practices emphasize durability and resilience. In the USA, this term is fundamental to civil engineering and construction management disciplines.
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