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Structural glossary
Reinforcing steel
Steel used as reinforcement in concrete.
Technical context
The bars work together with the concrete. Position, anchorage, laps and bend shapes follow from the structural design.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, foundations. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: Foundations for an extension.
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