Reinforced concrete

Concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces. Reinforced concrete was invented in the nineteenth century and has now become the most popular construction material. Many structures are built of reinforced concrete, including bridges, via...

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Main Author: Maheeb Abdel-Ghaffar
Format: Reference Entry
Language:English
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Summary:Concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces. Reinforced concrete was invented in the nineteenth century and has now become the most popular construction material. Many structures are built of reinforced concrete, including bridges, viaducts, buildings, retaining walls, tunnels, tanks, and conduits.
DOI:10.1036/1097-8542.579300