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'This has re-written our understanding of Roman concrete manufacture': Abandoned Pompeii worksite reveal how self-healing concrete was made
The discovery of a 2,000-year-old building site in Pompeii reveals the raw ingredients for ancient Roman self-healing ...
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Pompeii building site reveals how the Romans made concrete
Excavations of a workshop that was buried in Pompeii almost 2000 years ago have given archaeologists unique insights into ...
New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...
New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...
Roman concrete's durability comes from a combination of its ingredients and production methods. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
The concrete of ancient Rome was notoriously strong. Many of the buildings, bridges, and aqueducts built by the Romans still ...
Back in 2023, we reported on MIT scientists’ conclusion that the ancient Romans employed “hot mixing” with quicklime, among other strategies, to make their famous concrete, giving the material ...
A new material made of seawater, carbon dioxide, and electricity could give the construction industry a much-needed climate upgrade. Developed by researchers at Northwestern University, the paste-like ...
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