wind bracing

[/wɪnd ˈbreɪsɪŋ/]

nounpl: wind bracings

contraventamento de vento

1. A structural system of diagonal bracing members designed to resist wind loads and lateral forces in buildings and structures

The architect specified wind bracing on the tall building to improve its resistance to strong winds.

O arquiteto especificou contraventamento de vento no edifício alto para melhorar sua resistência a ventos fortes.

2. Diagonal members or cables used in construction to stabilize a frame against wind pressure and lateral movement

Wind bracing prevents excessive sway in high-rise structures during storms.

O contraventamento de vento evita movimento excessivo em estruturas de grande altura durante tempestades.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

contraventamento de vento

standard technical term used in Brazilian engineering

Portugal

travamento contra vento

alternative technical term used in Portuguese engineering

General

contraventamento lateral

broader term encompassing wind and lateral load resistance

structural wind resistance

lateral load resistance system

earthquake and wind bracing

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