Roman Concrete Strikes Back: The Secret to Its Eternal Strength!

SCI080: Ancient Roman concrete: what made it so strong? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle break down new discoveries on its self-healing properties, Vitruvius’ architectural wisdom, and why modern engineers are taking notes. Science, history, and a little fun!







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* Science: Roman Concrete Updates







* Journal of American Ceramic Society: Concrete Mortar and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella







* Slaked Lime vs Quicklime







* Wikipedia Entry on Vitruvius







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