El formigó armat
Example: El formigó armat és essencial per a estructures resistents.
Definition
"El formigó armat" refers to reinforced concrete, a composite construction material consisting of concrete embedded with steel reinforcement bars or mesh. It combines the compressive strength of concrete with the tensile strength of steel, making it essential for sturdy and durable structures.
Etymology
The term "el formigó armat" comes from Catalan, where "formigó" means concrete and "armat" means armed or reinforced. The phrase literally translates to 'armed concrete,' reflecting how steel reinforcements 'arm' the concrete to improve its strength and durability.
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"El formigó armat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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