Construction
In construction, dunnage is often scrap wood that is placed on the ground and then construction materials are placed on top of it to protect the material from the elements. A classic example of the usage of dunnage is when rebar is placed on a construction site. Dunnage will be placed on the ground and then rebar will be placed on top of the dunnage to allow for easier access and to help protect the rebar.
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