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Why is rebar important in concrete construction?

Why is rebar important in concrete construction?

Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Retaining Walls, Residential Concrete

Every building material has its strengths and weaknesses. For example, try setting a wood two-by-four on two blocks about 4 feet apart. When the wood is set on its long side, it bows and flexes easily under weight. On its short side, however, the wood provides much...
Concrete 101: all about rebar

Concrete 101: all about rebar

Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Retaining Walls, Concrete Sidewalks, Concrete Traffic Circles, Residential Concrete

Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is a common feature of many concrete applications. Its primary purpose is to increase the tensile strength of the concrete, helping it resist cracking and breaking. With greater tensile strength, concrete is better able to resist breaking...

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