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Abstandhalter

spacer

noun AP-shtant-hal-ter Rare
Home & Lifestyle Materials

Also means

rebar chair (concrete cover spacer)

Usage Note

Abstandhalter are plastic or concrete supports placed under or beside reinforcing bars in formwork to maintain the specified concrete cover; adequate cover protects steel from corrosion.

Examples

"Die Bewehrungsmatten werden mit Abstandhaltern auf Abstand zur Schalung gehalten."

Natural Translation

The reinforcement mats are held at a distance from the formwork using spacers.

Literal Translation

The reinforcement-mats are with spacers at distance from the formwork held.

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