reinforced concrete

noun

1. concrete containing steel bars, strands, mesh, etc., to absorb tensile and shearing stresses.

reinforced concrete

noun

1. concrete with steel bars, mesh, etc, embedded in it to enable it to withstand tensile and shear stresses

Word History and Origins

Origin of reinforced concrete¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

That likely indicates that even though the US used multiple bombs, the Iranians used enough reinforced concrete to keep them from reaching the main hall and destroying the machinery inside.

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Like others, Merav Manay and her family headed into their safe room - a secure part of their apartment built of reinforced concrete with a heavy metal door and designed to protect against rocket attacks.

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Last year, Estonia furnished the bridge with dragon's teeth – pyramidal anti-tank obstacles of reinforced concrete.

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The city will install reinforced concrete barriers and sandbags to buttress affected areas and stem the flow of toxins, according to the mayor’s office.

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The city will install reinforced concrete barriers and sandbags to shore up affected areas and stem the flow of toxins, according to the mayor’s office.

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