The steel reinforcement
Example: Steel reinforcement strengthens concrete structures under load
Definition
"Steel reinforcement" refers to the use of steel bars or mesh embedded within concrete to enhance its tensile strength and durability, making structures like buildings and bridges more resilient under various loads and stresses.
Etymology
The term "steel reinforcement" combines 'steel,' derived from Old English 'stēli,' meaning a strong metal alloy primarily of iron, with 'reinforcement,' from Latin 'reinforzare,' meaning to strengthen or support. Together, they describe the practice of strengthening concrete with steel.
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"The steel reinforcement" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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