Roman concrete - Wikipedia
Roman concrete, also called opus caementicium, was used in construction in ancient Rome. Like its modern equivalent, Roman concrete was based on a hydraulic-setting cement added to an …
Riddle solved: Why was Roman concrete so durable? - MIT News
Researchers have discovered ancient Roman concrete-manufacturing strategies that incorporated self-healing. Applying this knowledge toward modern cement production, they hope to improve …
Roman Concrete: Stronger, Self-healing, and Built to Last Forever
2024年10月29日 · Roman concrete, often admired for its longevity and resilience, was revolutionary due to its unique blend of materials and its remarkable ability to withstand …
We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Was Able to Last …
2024年10月29日 · The ancient Romans were masters of building and engineering, perhaps most famously represented by the aqueducts. And those still functional marvels rely on a unique …
Ancient Roman Concrete: A Technology Ahead of Its Time
2024年5月8日 · In the Roman city of Cosa in southwestern Tuscany, northwest of Rome, pozzolana-cement-based concrete piers dating to around the late 2nd or early 1st century BC …
Understanding Roman Concrete – Engineering Rome
The Ancient Romans had developed consistent concrete technology around the start of the Roman Empire in 42 AD. However, starting in the 3rd century AD, the fall and decline of the …
The Secrets of Ancient Roman Concrete - HISTORY
2013年6月21日 · By analyzing concrete used to build 2,000-year-old Roman structures, a team of scientists discovered why it's so durable.
Roman Concrete Research by David Moore
This site is dedicated to understanding the beauty and longevity of construction by the Romans, especially their use of pozzolan based concrete, also known as Roman concrete.
How ancient Romans made such incredibly durable concrete
2024年10月30日 · From the awe-inspiring Pantheon, with its massive unreinforced concrete dome, to aqueducts that still channel water into the city, ancient Roman engineering continues …
Roman Concrete – Science Technology and Society a Student Led …
What innovation from two thousand years ago could both birth and kill an empire? The Romans called it “opus caementicium”, but today we simply call it Roman concrete. The concrete was …