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Concrete & Masonryaka: concrete reinforcementaka: steel reinforcementaka: WWRaka: wire mesh

Reinforcement

In Plain English

Any material — steel bars, wire mesh, or fibers — embedded in concrete to make it stronger and prevent cracking.

Definition

Materials embedded in concrete to provide tensile and flexural strength, including deformed steel bars (rebar), welded wire reinforcement (WWR), fiber reinforcement, and post-tensioning tendons. Concrete reinforcement is designed by structural engineers based on applied loads, spans, and code requirements. Proper placement, cover, and lap splice lengths are critical for structural performance.

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