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François Hennebique (1842–1921) was a French civil engineer and entrepreneur renowned for his contributions to the development and popularization of reinforced concrete. He is often credited with developing the Hennebique System, a method of construction that utilized steel reinforcement within concrete to enhance its structural properties, allowing for the creation of larger and stronger buildings and bridges.

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