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structural support

[/strʌkˈtʃərəl səˈpɔrt/]
nounpl: structural supports
suporte estrutural
1. A component or system that bears and distributes loads in a building or construction to maintain stability and integrity
The steel beams provide essential structural support for the entire building.
As vigas de aço fornecem suporte estrutural essencial para todo o edifício.
2. Any element designed to prevent collapse or deformation of a structure
Without proper structural support, the roof would cave in.
Sem suporte estrutural adequado, o teto desabaria.
Synonyms
structural reinforcementload-bearing supportbracingfoundation supportlateral bracing
Antonyms
structural weaknessunsupportedinstability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suporte estrutural
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
suporte estrutural
Standard technical term
Portugal
apoio estrutural
Alternative Portuguese term, also used in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to provide structural support
structural support system
inadequate structural support
temporary structural support
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