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 ...
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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 ...
Discovery of building materials abandoned at construction site reveals secrets of ancient concrete that can set underwater ...
From countertops to fireplace surrounds, decorative contractors continue to push the limits of concrete. The beauty of decorative concrete begins with the mix design, and with several precast mixes ...
Ready-mix Concrete Market is Growing Due to Rising Urbanization and Rapid Infrastructure Expansion GloballyAustin, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to SNS Insider, The Ready-mix Concrete ...
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Concrete is not glamorous. It is the workhorse of building materials: versatile, durable, and almost universally ubiquitous, with 30 billion tons of concrete produced every year ...
Seashell-modified concrete offers a low-carbon alternative, reducing emissions and maintaining performance, ideal for coastal ...
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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 ...
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