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support offset

[səˈpɔrt ˈɔfˌsɛt]
nounpl: support offsets
compensação de suporte / deslocamento de apoio
1. A structural element or engineering feature that counterbalances or compensates for a load or force acting on a support system
The support offset was designed to distribute the weight evenly across the foundation.
A compensação de suporte foi projetada para distribuir o peso uniformemente pela fundação.
2. In finance and carbon markets, a credit or investment that compensates for emissions or negative impacts elsewhere
The company purchased carbon support offsets to neutralize their environmental impact.
A empresa comprou compensações de suporte de carbono para neutralizar seu impacto ambiental.
3. A displacement or adjustment in a support structure to accommodate uneven loading or movement
Engineers calculated the support offset needed for the cantilever beam.
Os engenheiros calcularam o deslocamento de apoio necessário para a viga em balanço.
Synonyms
load compensationstructural offsetsupport compensationbearing offset

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compensação de suporte / deslocamento de apoio
standard usage in engineering and environmental contexts
Portugal
compensação de suporte / deslocamento de apoio
commonly used in technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

offset the load
support structure compensation
load-bearing offset
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