Usage Note
Stahlbeton is the combination of concrete with embedded steel reinforcement bars that dramatically increases tensile strength. It is the fundamental material of modern construction; Stahlbetonbau (reinforced-concrete construction) is a major structural engineering discipline.
Examples
"Die meisten Brücken und mehrstöckigen Gebäude werden aus Stahlbeton errichtet."
Natural Translation
Most bridges and multi-storey buildings are built from reinforced concrete.
Literal Translation
The most bridges and multi-storey buildings are from reinforced concrete erected.
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