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Reinforced masonry is masonry units, reinforcing steel, grout, or mortar combined to act together in resisting forces.
The actual design of reinforced masonry structures will vary, with some designs calling for the inclusion of steel rods in the construction, or filling hollow masonry units such as cement blocks with additional concrete. With any type of masonry reinforcement, the goal is to create masonry that is capable of withstanding additional exposure to the elements and other factors that could weaken the overall structure and cause it to fail.
