Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.
Architects also praise rammed earth’s high thermal mass—insulative properties that regulate a building’s indoor temperature.
Although steps are being taken to repair a beach access stairway and the surrounding area at Camino de la Costa, a locally ...
Delhi Environment Minister blames previous AAP govt for AQI crisis, vows BJP is working to fix it with concrete measures ...
New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...
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How to repair a concrete sidewalk step by step
Repairing a damaged concrete sidewalk not only improves curb appeal but also enhances safety and prevents further ...
The Grade II listed Church of the Good Shepherd in Woodthorpe, Nottingham, is on Historic England's Heritage At Risk Register ...
John Avlon is joined by Judge Michael Luttig and former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, co-chairs of the American Bar ...
A deadline set for Monday has been hanging over a nervous homeowner in South Omaha. A First Alert Six investigation in ...
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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.
The Ministry of Public Works on Monday sought to assure Guyanese that the Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge (BJDRB) is ...
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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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