Glossary
Reinforced concrete repair - Part 1

At the end of the article, readers will find a glossary of the main technical terms used here.

Repair

Operation to restore a damaged element or structure.

Catering

Operation to restore a structure to its original state, before putting it into service.

Reinforcement

All the work required to prepare a structure for more intensive use, taking into account mechanical, thermal or chemical stresses. Each of these stresses may be permanent or non-permanent, short- or long-term, static or dynamic.