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More about this list The fourth entry is a erosão localizada , and the two languages stand at different distances from it. Portuguese builds the term out of a learned noun and a qualifier: erosion, and the fact that it happens in one spot rather than everywhere. It is clear, and nobody says it at home. English reaches instead for one syllable, and it is a kitchen word. « To scour » is what you do to a burnt pan with wire wool, and « a scourer » lives under the sink. The same verb has long been used of what running water does to a riverbed, and it walked into engineering unchanged: « scour » is the carrying away of the bed from around a pier, « a scour hole » is what is left behind, and « scour protection » is the stone tipped in to stop it. The report’s word and the sink’s word are one, and the picture is exact: the river rubs at the foundation as a hand rubs at a pot, patiently, from below. A reader who meets « scour » in a bridge report and thinks of cleaning has not misread it.
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Noun (f) (17)
Grammar for these: Definite article: o, a, os, as · Contractions: do, na, ao, pelo
a junta de dilatação the expansion joint Noun (f) C2 A junta de dilatação bate quando um camião passa. The expansion joint bangs whenever a lorry drives over it.
a erosão localizada the local scour Noun (f) C2 A erosão localizada abriu um buraco em redor da fundação. Local scour has opened a hole all round the foundation.
a ponte em viga the beam bridge Noun (f) C2 A ponte em viga é a solução mais simples para vãos curtos. The beam bridge is the simplest answer to a short span.
a ponte em arco the arch bridge Noun (f) C2 A ponte em arco empurra para os lados, não só para baixo. The arch bridge pushes sideways, not only downwards.
a ponte atirantada the cable-stayed bridge Noun (f) C2 A ponte atirantada segura o tabuleiro com cabos inclinados. The cable-stayed bridge holds the deck up on inclined cables.
a ponte suspensa the suspension bridge Noun (f) C2 A ponte suspensa oscila de propósito. The suspension bridge sways on purpose.
a torre da ponte the bridge tower Noun (f) C2 A torre da ponte foi betonada em anéis. The bridge tower was concreted in rings.
a injeção das bainhas the grouting of the ducts Noun (f) C2 A injeção das bainhas protege os cabos da ferrugem. Grouting the ducts protects the tendons from rust.
a penetração de cloretos the chloride ingress Noun (f) C2 A penetração de cloretos vem do sal espalhado no inverno. Chloride ingress comes from the salt spread in winter.
a sobrecarga rodoviária the traffic load Noun (f) C2 A sobrecarga rodoviária muda ao longo do dia. The traffic load changes over the course of the day.
a oscilação provocada pelo vento the wind-induced oscillation Noun (f) C2 A oscilação provocada pelo vento cresce a uma velocidade certa. The wind-induced oscillation grows at one particular speed.
a inspeção da ponte the bridge inspection Noun (f) C2 A inspeção da ponte faz-se de perto e à mão. A bridge inspection is done close up and by hand.
a classificação do estado the condition rating Noun (f) C2 A classificação do estado piorou desde a última visita. The condition rating has got worse since the last visit.
a verificação da capacidade de carga the load capacity assessment Noun (f) C2 A verificação da capacidade de carga usa as regras de hoje. The load capacity assessment applies the rules of today.
a ponte de substituição the replacement bridge Noun (f) C2 A ponte de substituição foi construída ao lado da antiga. The replacement bridge was built beside the old one.
a construção por avanços sucessivos the balanced cantilever construction Noun (f) C2 A construção por avanços sucessivos cresce dos dois lados do pilar. Balanced cantilever construction grows from both sides of the pier.
a drenagem do tabuleiro the deck drainage Noun (f) C2 A drenagem do tabuleiro entupiu com folhas. The deck drainage blocked up with leaves.
Noun (m) (13)
Grammar for these: Definite article: o, a, os, as · Contractions: do, na, ao, pelo
o encontro da ponte the bridge abutment Noun (m) C2 O encontro da ponte recebe toda a força do tabuleiro. The abutment takes the whole force of the deck.
o pilar da ponte the bridge pier Noun (m) C2 O pilar da ponte assenta em estacas profundas. The bridge pier rests on deep piles.
o tirante the stay cable Noun (m) C2 Cada tirante pode ser substituído sem fechar a ponte. Any one stay cable can be replaced without closing the bridge.
o pré-esforço the prestress Noun (m) C2 O pré-esforço mantém o betão sempre comprimido. The prestress keeps the concrete in compression at all times.
o recobrimento das armaduras the cover to the reinforcement Noun (m) C2 O recobrimento das armaduras ficou abaixo do exigido. The cover to the reinforcement fell short of what was required.
o pormenor sensível à fadiga the fatigue-sensitive detail Noun (m) C2 O pormenor sensível à fadiga fica junto à soldadura. The fatigue-sensitive detail sits beside the weld.
o modelo de cargas the load model Noun (m) C2 O modelo de cargas envelheceu com o tráfego pesado. The load model has aged along with the heavy traffic.
o peso próprio the self-weight Noun (m) C2 Numa ponte longa, o peso próprio pesa mais do que o tráfego. On a long bridge the self-weight outweighs the traffic.
o amortecedor de vibrações the vibration damper Noun (m) C2 O amortecedor de vibrações foi montado por baixo do tabuleiro. The vibration damper was fitted underneath the deck.
o reforço estrutural the strengthening Noun (m) C2 O reforço estrutural custa menos do que uma ponte nova. Strengthening costs less than a new bridge.
o lançamento incremental the incremental launching Noun (m) C2 O lançamento incremental empurra o tabuleiro sobre o vale. Incremental launching pushes the deck out over the valley.
o cimbre the falsework Noun (m) C2 O cimbre foi retirado depois de o betão ganhar presa. The falsework was struck once the concrete had set.
o sistema de impermeabilização the waterproofing system Noun (m) C2 O sistema de impermeabilização fica escondido sob o asfalto. The waterproofing system lies hidden under the asphalt.
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