trincas

Trincas is a term in Portuguese that denotes cracks or fissures that appear in solids such as rocks, metal, concrete, or wood. As a plural noun, it is commonly used in engineering, construction, geology, and materials science to describe discontinuities that can propagate under load or stress.

In structural engineering, trincas may indicate damage patterns that jeopardize integrity if not repaired; their size, orientation, and connectivity help categorize damage modes and influence inspection and maintenance planning.

In geology and mining, trincas refer to natural fractures within rock masses, which control fracture networks, permeability, and stability. The presence of trincas can affect the strength of rock and the behavior of geotechnical systems, such as slope stability and underground excavations.

The term is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking contexts, and its exact sense depends on the domain. In some dialects or technical glossaries, "trinca" may also appear as a general label for a fissure or seam in timber, glass, or ceramic products.

Outside technical usage, "Trincas" may appear as a proper name in personal or place names, but such uses are limited and highly region-specific. Because meanings may vary, readers encountering "trincas" should rely on context to determine whether the reference is about physical fissures in materials, geological fractures, or a proper noun.