O betão armado
Example: O betão armado é essencial para construir pontes seguras.
Definition
"O betão armado" refers to reinforced concrete, a composite building material consisting of concrete combined with steel bars or mesh to enhance its strength and durability. It is commonly used in construction to build secure and sturdy structures like bridges and buildings.
Etymology
The term "o betão armado" comes from Portuguese, where "betão" means concrete and "armado" means armed or reinforced. This reflects the material's nature of being 'armed' with steel reinforcements to improve its structural integrity. Did you know that this combination revolutionized construction by allowing for larger and more durable structures?
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the reinforced concrete