Substructure: meaning, definitions and examples
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substructure
[ หsสbหstrสk.tสษr ]
engineering
A structure, usually below ground level, that supports or is supported by a larger structure above it.
Synonyms
base, foundation, underlying structure
Examples of usage
- The substructure of the bridge was carefully designed to withstand the weight of the traffic.
- The construction crew worked on strengthening the substructure of the building.
architecture
The underlying support or framework of a building or other construction.
Synonyms
framework, support system, underlying framework
Examples of usage
- The substructure of the ancient cathedral was a marvel of engineering.
- The architect focused on ensuring the stability of the substructure before proceeding with the rest of the design.
Translations
Translations of the word "substructure" in other languages:
๐ต๐น subestrutura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคธเคเคฐเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Unterstruktur
๐ฎ๐ฉ substruktur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดััััะบัััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ podstruktura
๐ฏ๐ต ไธ้จๆง้ (ใใถใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท sous-structure
๐ช๐ธ subestructura
๐น๐ท alt yapฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ถ ๊ตฌ์กฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุจููุฉ ุงูุชุญุชูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ podstruktura
๐ธ๐ฐ podลกtruktรบra
๐จ๐ณ ๅญ็ปๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ podstruktura
๐ฎ๐ธ undirbygging
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑััะปัะผ ะฐัััะฝะดะฐาั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแ แกแขแ แฃแฅแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alt yapฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ subestructura
Etymology
The word 'substructure' originated from the combination of 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'structure' meaning 'a building or other object constructed from several parts'. It first appeared in the mid-16th century to refer to the underlying support or foundation of a building. Over time, its usage expanded to include various engineering and architectural contexts, highlighting its importance in construction and design.
See also: restructure, restructurer, restructuring, structural, structurally, structured, structuring, unstructured.