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

The building had reinforced concrete walls on the upper floor, making it a sturdier structure that would be able to hold more gas before the system failed.

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Dr Thomas largely agrees, but explained that most new buildings in Jamaica were made of reinforced concrete, as required by national building codes.

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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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