Reinforced Concrete

Basics

• Concrete that is not only strengthened via Aggregate , but also via other material
• Mainly:
  • Rebar
  • Fibers
  • Metal Mesh (Which when done with only this mesh is often referred to as "Ferrocement" ) (Also is often done when Shotcrete is used, such as in Tunnel Boring Machines )
  • Metal Plates
    • Does this include other materials in concrete Sandwich Panels ?

Internal Links

• Concrete Aggregate

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Reinforced Concrete