Het gewapend beton
Example: Het gewapend beton zorgt voor extra stevigheid in de constructie.
Definition
"Het gewapend beton" refers to reinforced concrete, a composite building material that combines concrete with steel reinforcement bars or mesh to enhance its strength and durability, providing extra stability and support in construction projects.
Etymology
The term "het gewapend beton" comes from Dutch, where "gewapend" means 'armed' or 'reinforced,' and "beton" means 'concrete.' The phrase literally translates to 'armed concrete,' highlighting the addition of steel reinforcements that 'arm' the concrete, making it stronger. Did you know? The concept of reinforcing concrete with steel dates back to the 19th century, revolutionizing modern construction.
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"Het gewapend beton" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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