About reinforcement work
Steel reinforcement is crucial in construction because concrete alone is strong in compression but weak in tension. Steel rebar (reinforcing bars) helps counteract this weakness, making structures more durable and resistant to forces like bending, stretching, and shear stresses.
Here’s why steel reinforcement is important:
- Strength & Durability – Increases the load-bearing capacity of concrete structures.
- Flexibility – Allows structures to withstand tensile and shear stresses.
- Crack Resistance – Prevents cracks from expanding, improving longevity.
- Ductility – Gives structures the ability to bend without breaking under extreme conditions.
- Earthquake & Wind Resistance – Helps buildings withstand natural forces.
- Bonding with Concrete – Steel has a similar thermal expansion rate as concrete, preventing separation.
Without steel reinforcement, concrete structures would be brittle and prone to failure under tension.
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