structural steel
[/strʌkˈtʃərəl stiːl/]
noun
aço estrutural
1. Steel designed and manufactured specifically for use in structural applications, such as building frameworks, bridges, and industrial structures, characterized by high strength and durability
The skyscraper's framework is made of structural steel beams that can support enormous loads.
A estrutura do arranha-céu é feita de vigas de aço estrutural que podem suportar cargas enormes.
2. Steel products in standard shapes and profiles (I-beams, H-beams, channels, angles) used in construction and engineering
Structural steel comes in various profiles to meet different engineering requirements.
O aço estrutural vem em vários perfis para atender diferentes requisitos de engenharia.
Structural steel is fundamental to modern architecture and construction in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, the term is essential in the construction industry, particularly in São Paulo's skyline development. In the USA, structural steel remains the backbone of skyscrapers and major infrastructure projects.
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