Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...
New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...
The only snag was that this didn’t match the recipe as described in historical texts. Now the same team is back with a fresh ...
Concrete is the most widely used construction material, known for its durability and low maintenance. Yet it’s still ...
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Scientists Found the Secret to Roman Concrete in a Half-Finished Pompeii Living Room
Concrete was the foundation of the Roman Empire. For centuries, researchers have tried to uncover the secret behind the ...
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This Ancient Construction Site in the Ruins of Pompeii Is Revealing New Secrets About the 2,000-Year-Old Recipe for Roman Concrete
New research suggests the Romans used a method known as "hot mixing" to produce self-healing concrete, which allowed them to ...
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Volcanic ash 'hot-mix' helped Roman concrete endure for thousands of years: Study
Roman concrete is often hailed as a major engineering feat. It has allowed the Empire’s monumental structures to remain ...
Discovery of building materials abandoned at construction site reveals secrets of ancient concrete that can set underwater ...
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