Tekkotsu Tekkin Konkurīto or SRC

鉄骨鉄筋コンクリート

• English definition: Steel Reinforced Concrete. This is considered the building material with the highest earthquake resistance.
• Often referred to in Japanese as “SRC”.
• SRC is concrete in which steel is embedded in such a manner that the two materials act together in resisting forces. The reinforcing steel—rods, bars, or mesh—absorbs the tensile, shear, and sometimes the compressive stresses in a concrete structure. (Source: britannica.com)
• RC stands for “reinforced concrete”. This is concrete that contains embedded steel bars, plates, or fibers that strengthen the material.

• On Real Estate Japan, property listings for both For Sale and For Rent properties will show the property’s building structure, if this information has been provided by the agent. The most common building structures used in apartment buildings are steel reinforced concrete (SRC) and reinforced concrete (RC). For single family-homes, the most common building structure is wood.

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Lead photo: Example of steel reinforced concrete construction