Armierung

reinforcement

noun ar-MEE-roong Rare

Also means

rebar installation

Usage Note

Armierung refers to the steel reinforcing bars (Bewehrungsstahl) placed inside concrete before pouring; Armierungsgewebe is the mesh used in render systems to prevent cracking.

Examples

"Ohne ausreichende Armierung würde die Betonplatte bei Belastung reißen."

Natural Translation

Without adequate reinforcement, the concrete slab would crack under load.

Literal Translation

Without sufficient reinforcement would the concrete-slab under load crack.

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