Definitions for rebar
ˈriˌbɑrre·bar

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. rebarnoun

   A steel reinforcing bar in a reinforced concrete structure, or a grid of such bars.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rebar

   Rebar (short for reinforcing bar), known when massed as reinforcing steel or reinforcement steel, is a steel bar used as a tension device in reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry structures to strengthen and aid the concrete under tension. Concrete is strong under compression, but has low tensile strength. Rebar significantly increases the tensile strength of the structure. Rebar's surface features a continuous series of ribs, lugs or indentations to promote a better bond with the concrete and reduce the risk of slippage. The most common type of rebar is carbon steel, typically consisting of hot-rolled round bars with deformation patterns embossed into its surface. Steel and concrete have similar coefficients of thermal expansion, so a concrete structural member reinforced with steel will experience minimal differential stress as the temperature changes. Other readily available types of rebar are manufactured of stainless steel, and composite bars made of glass fiber, carbon fiber, or basalt fiber. The carbon steel reinforcing bars may also be coated in an epoxy resin designed to resist the effects of corrosion, especially when used in saltwater environments. Bamboo has been shown to be a viable alternative to reinforcing steel in concrete construction. These alternative types tend to be more expensive or may have lesser mechanical properties and are thus more often used in specialty construction where their physical characteristics fulfil a specific performance requirement that carbon steel does not provide.

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1. Rebar

   A rebar, also known as reinforcing steel, reinforcement steel, rerod, a deformed bar, reo, or reo bar, is a common steel bar, and is commonly used as a tensioning device in reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry structures holding the concrete in compression. It is usually in the form of carbon steel bars or wires, and the surfaces may be deformed for a better bond with the concrete.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. REBAR

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Rebar is ranked #42937 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Rebar surname appeared 504 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Rebar.
   
   93.6% or 472 total occurrences were White.
   2.5% or 13 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.9% or 10 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1.3% or 7 total occurrences were Asian.

Anagrams for rebar »

1. aberr

2. barer

3. barre

How to pronounce rebar?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rebar in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rebar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of rebar in a Sentence

1. Donna DiMaggio Berger:

   Concrete spalling, rebar deterioration --these are not unusual events when you have buildings exposed to corrosive conditions.

2. Antonio Novi:

   There's a lot of interest in hedging scrap and rebar ... what's preventing us is a lack of liquidity in (existing) contracts so having a market maker would be lovely to see.

3. Maggie Castro:

   They’re not big pieces. Pieces are crumbled, and they’re being held together by the rebar that’s part of the construction. So if we try to lift that piece, even as carefully, those pieces that are crumbling can fall off the sides and disturb the pile.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rebar
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebar
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=rebar
4. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html