structure work
[/ˈstrʌk.tʃər wɜːrk/]
nounpl: structure works
trabalho estrutural
1. construction work related to the main framework or skeleton of a building, including foundations, columns, beams, and load-bearing walls
The structure work on the new office building is expected to be completed by next quarter.
O trabalho estrutural do novo prédio comercial deve ser concluído no próximo trimestre.
2. in general usage, work involving the planning and construction of the basic framework or organizational framework of a project
We need to focus on structure work before we can begin the interior finishing.
Precisamos focar no trabalho estrutural antes de começar o acabamento interior.
3. repair or reinforcement of existing structural elements of a building or infrastructure
The bridge requires significant structure work to ensure public safety.
A ponte necessita de trabalho estrutural significativo para garantir a segurança pública.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'trabalho estrutural' or 'obra estrutural' is a fundamental term in the construction industry, reflecting the critical importance of proper structural work before any finishing or aesthetic work can begin. In the USA, this term is commonly used in construction management and engineering contexts.
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