support beam
[/səˈpɔːrt biːm/]
nounpl: support beams
viga de suporte
1. A structural member, typically made of steel, wood, or concrete, designed to bear and transfer loads in a building or structure
The support beams in the basement were reinforced to prevent the building from settling.
As vigas de suporte no subsolo foram reforçadas para evitar o recalque do prédio.
2. A primary load-bearing element that holds up floors, roofs, or walls in construction
The architect designed the building with fewer support beams to create open floor plans.
O arquiteto projetou o edifício com menos vigas de suporte para criar plantas abertas.
In both Brazilian and American construction contexts, support beams are fundamental to building codes and safety regulations. Brazilian Portuguese uses 'viga de suporte' as the standard technical term in architecture and civil engineering, while Portugal tends to prefer 'viga de apoio'. This terminology is essential in construction permits and architectural plans throughout Portuguese-speaking countries.
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