Steel Reinforcement Is The Invisible Miracle Of Concrete Construction, But Comes With A Carbon Price

CleanTechnica
By Michael BarnardJun 11, 2024, 11:25 am100 pts
Reinforced concrete was invented in the mid-19th century, a game-changer in the construction world. French gardener Joseph Monier is often credited with its creation. While experimenting with materials to build stronger garden pots and tubs, he had the idea to combine concrete with iron mesh in 1849. Monier…

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