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It is sometimes used in combination with modern materials like reinforced concrete or steel for building houses and bridges.
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Protesters these days require firm materials -- steel bars, reinforced trash cans, etc.
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Worldwide, airlines have been slowly but steadily putting into operation two next-generation aircraft -- Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350 -- both of which have shells made heavily of composite materials, such as carbon-fibre reinforced plastic, instead of aluminium.
BBC: Increased comfort in the sky
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They have a primary and a secondary containment structure, both made from thick reinforced concrete, to protect against the release of radioactive materials.
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The small but tough Jabra Vox is built from premium materials, comes with tangle-free, reinforced cables and is thoroughly tested for ultimate durability and performance.
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One of the ways that Chapman added lightness to his cars, the use of composite materials such as carbon fibre and glass-reinforced plastic, is not that practical either.
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