Le béton armé
Example: Le béton armé renforce la structure du bâtiment moderne.
Definition
"Le béton armé" refers to reinforced concrete, a composite material in construction where concrete is combined with steel reinforcement bars or mesh to strengthen the structure and enhance its durability, commonly used to support modern building frameworks.
Etymology
The term "le béton armé" comes from French, where 'béton' means concrete and 'armé' means armed or reinforced. It literally translates to 'armed concrete,' highlighting the addition of steel reinforcement to traditional concrete to improve its strength. Did you know that this technique revolutionized construction in the 19th century by allowing buildings to withstand greater loads?
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"Le béton armé" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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