rinforzato
Rinforzato is an Italian adjective meaning reinforced or strengthened, used across engineering and construction to denote that a component has been augmented to bear higher loads or resist damage. In technical contexts, the term refers to materials or structures that have been supplemented with additional elements or treatments to improve strength, stiffness, durability, or safety.
One of the most common usages is calcestruzzo rinforzato, or reinforced concrete, in which concrete is combined
Reinforcement methods include internal steel bars, prestressing tendons (post-tensioning), and external systems using FRP composites, steel
Historically, reinforcement concepts date back to ancient times, with modern reinforced concrete emerging in the late
Limitations include corrosion of steel, fire exposure, and the need for proper detailing to avoid brittle failure.
In English, rinforzato is typically translated as reinforced.