Meanings
proper nounthe Hennebique system
- A pioneering construction system introduced in 1892, based on reinforced concrete.
Origin
Named after its inventor, François Hennebique (1842–1921), French engineer.
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Hennebique system. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hennebique%20system
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