New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...
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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 Roman construction techniques and the longevity of the empire’s concrete ...
New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...
Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.
The integration of lime sludge and metakaolin in concrete presents a practical path to greener construction materials, ...
Seashell-modified concrete offers a low-carbon alternative, reducing emissions and maintaining performance, ideal for coastal ...
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A 2,000-year-old building site reveals the raw ingredients for ancient Roman self-healing concrete
Roman concrete is pretty amazing stuff. It's among the main reasons we know so much about Roman architecture today. So many ...
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Ancient Roman concrete could heal itself? New Pompeii evidence shows a key step scholars missed
Long dismissed as poor construction, ‘self-healing’ lime clasts have helped Ancient Roman structures persist for millennia. In A Nutshell Romans mixed quicklime directly with volcanic ash before ...
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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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We Finally Know Why Roman Concrete Has Survived For Nearly 2,000 Years
A construction site dating back nearly 2,000 years to the putative demise of Pompeii in 79 CE has revealed new evidence for the secret behind Ancient Rome's ultra-durable concrete.
Discovery of building materials abandoned at construction site reveals secrets of ancient concrete that can set underwater ...
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