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reinforced column

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reinforced column [¦rē·ən′fȯrst ′käl·əm]
(civil engineering)
A long concrete column reinforced with longitudinal bars with ties or circular spirals.
A composite column.
A combination column.
reinforced column
A concrete column containing reinforcement such as steel rods or wire mesh.
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