structural infrastructure
[ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl ˈɪn.frə.strʌk.tʃər]
nounfemininepl: infraestruturas estruturais
infraestrutura estrutural
1. The basic physical systems and facilities needed for the operation of a society, including buildings, roads, bridges, utilities, and other fixed structures that form the foundation of economic activity
The country invested billions in structural infrastructure to support economic growth.
O país investiu bilhões em infraestrutura estrutural para apoiar o crescimento econômico.
2. The underlying framework or skeletal support system of buildings, facilities, or projects that bears loads and provides stability
Engineers assessed the structural infrastructure of the bridge after the earthquake.
Os engenheiros avaliaram a infraestrutura estrutural da ponte após o terremoto.
3. The foundational systems and organizational framework upon which larger systems or institutions are built
A strong structural infrastructure is essential for sustainable urban development.
Uma infraestrutura estrutural forte é essencial para o desenvolvimento urbano sustentável.
In Brazil, infrastructure discussions are prominent in political and economic discourse, especially regarding transportation networks, ports, and energy systems. The term 'infraestrutura' is frequently used in government development plans (PAC - Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento). In the USA, infrastructure investment is a major policy topic, with recent focus on modernizing aging systems and building resilience against climate change.
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