vertical span
[/ˈvɜːrtɪkəl spæn/]
nounpl: vertical spans
vão vertical
1. The vertical distance or height between two points, structures, or levels; the measurement of height or altitude across a space
The vertical span of the building is 150 meters.
O vão vertical do edifício é de 150 metros.
2. In architecture and engineering, the distance between the top and bottom of an opening, arch, or structural element measured vertically
The architect calculated the vertical span needed for the cathedral's arches.
O arquiteto calculou o vão vertical necessário para os arcos da catedral.
3. In aviation, the vertical distance an aircraft travels or can travel in a given time
The aircraft's vertical span rate is 2,000 feet per minute.
A taxa de vão vertical da aeronave é de 2.000 pés por minuto.
This term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in architecture, construction, engineering, and aviation. In Brazil, 'vão vertical' is the standard term in architectural blueprints and construction documentation. Understanding vertical spans is crucial for building safety, accessibility compliance, and structural design in both countries.
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