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suspended bracket

[səˈspɛndɪd ˈbrækɪt]
nounpl: suspended brackets
suporte suspenso
1. A bracket or support structure that is hung or attached from above, typically used to hold pipes, ducts, equipment, or other items without floor support
The plumbing system uses suspended brackets to hold the pipes from the ceiling.
O sistema de encanamento usa suportes suspensos para prender os canos do teto.
2. In construction and engineering, a mounting device that transfers the weight of suspended loads to structural elements above
Suspended brackets were installed to support the HVAC system in the commercial building.
Suportes suspensos foram instalados para suportar o sistema de HVAC no prédio comercial.
Synonyms
hanging bracketceiling bracketoverhead bracketdrop bracket
Antonyms
floor bracketground bracketwall bracket

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suporte suspenso
Standard term used in construction and engineering
São Paulo
suporte suspenso / bracket suspenso
Both terms are used in technical contexts
Portugal
suporte suspenso / consola suspensa
Consola suspensa is also used in Portuguese European context
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