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support isolation

[/səˈpɔːrt ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: support isolations
isolamento de suporte
1. A technical or structural system designed to separate or insulate a support structure from external vibrations, movements, or environmental factors
The building's support isolation system protects the foundation from seismic activity.
O sistema de isolamento de suporte do edifício protege a fundação da atividade sísmica.
2. In engineering, the practice of isolating support structures to reduce transmitted forces, vibrations, or noise
Support isolation techniques were implemented to minimize vibration transfer in the machinery.
Técnicas de isolamento de suporte foram implementadas para minimizar a transferência de vibração no equipamento.
3. Social or psychological context: the act of withdrawing or limiting support to isolate an individual or group
The support isolation policy had severe consequences for vulnerable communities.
A política de isolamento de suporte teve consequências graves para as comunidades vulneráveis.
Synonyms
vibration isolationstructural isolationdecouplingdampingshock absorption
Antonyms
structural connectionrigid attachmentsupport continuity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
isolamento de suporte
Standard technical terminology used in engineering and construction
São Paulo
isolamento de suporte / desacoplamento estrutural
Both terms used interchangeably in technical contexts
Portugal
isolamento de apoio / isolamento de suporte
Both terms acceptable, with slight preference for 'isolamento de apoio'

Related Idioms & Phrases

structural integrity through isolation
support system separation
load-bearing isolation
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