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FERRO-CONCRETE [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Concrete
DEF

Concrete that has been hardened onto imbedded metal, usually steel ...

CONT

In reinforced concrete, the tensile strength of steel, supplementing the compressional strength of the concrete, provides a member capable of sustaining heavy stresses of all kinds over considerable spans.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de béton
DEF

Béton dans lequel sont enrobées des armatures métalliques destinées à résister à des efforts de flexion ou de traction auxquels le béton ordinaire résisterait mal, alors qu'il résiste bien aux efforts de compression.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de hormigón
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