Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.
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 unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...
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Pompeii site confirms the long-lost recipe for Roman concrete
Fresh excavations in Pompeii have turned a buried construction workshop into a working laboratory, revealing how Roman ...
The concrete of ancient Rome was notoriously strong. Many of the buildings, bridges, and aqueducts built by the Romans still ...
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