Ringbalken

ring beam

noun RING-bal-ken Rare

Also means

ring bond beam

Usage Note

Ringbalken is a continuous reinforced-concrete beam that runs around the perimeter of a building at floor or roof level, tying the walls together and distributing loads; it is a standard structural element in masonry construction.

Examples

"Der Ringbalken verbindet alle Außenwände auf der Höhe der Decke miteinander."

Natural Translation

The ring beam connects all exterior walls at ceiling height.

Literal Translation

The ring-beam connects all outer-walls at the height of the ceiling with-each-other.

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