Concrete is an incredibly useful and versatile building material on which not only today’s societies, but also the ancient Roman Empire was built. To this day Roman concrete structures can be ...

Scientists examined samples from this ancient Roman pier with very high-powered X-rays Researchers have unlocked the chemistry of Roman concrete which has resisted the elements for thousands of years.

For decades, scientists have sought to unravel the secret behind Roman concrete's longevity. According to Science Alert, ...

Concrete’s journey from ancient Rome to modern construction sites reflects human ingenuity and adaptability. It demonstrates our ability to learn from the past, innovate in the present ...

Mélanges de l'École française de Rome. Antiquité, p. 521. In this study, Marcello Mogetta examines the origins and early dissemination of concrete technology in Roman Republican architecture. Framing ...

The Secret Of Ancient Rome’s Concrete Has Finally Been Revealed What did Roman engineers know about construction that we don't? After 2,000 years, we may have an answer.

Concrete Vaulted Construction in Imperial Rome examines methods and techniques that enabled builders to construct some of the most imposing monuments of ancient Rome. Focusing on structurally ...

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University announced a breakthrough in understanding the durability of ancient Roman concrete. El Confidencial reported ...

did you know we’re still using a less advanced concrete than they did? Consider some of the massive structures in Rome that have passed the test of time, lasting for more than 2000 years.

The most recent of these studies reveals that some ancient Roman structures are even stronger today than they were when they were built. Put simple, the Romans really knew their concrete.

According to the team, a sulfur-based concrete will likely be the most reliable initial material for buildings on Mars. But ...

Many of the roads in England follow the route of ancient Romans roads. And many of the words we speak also have their origins in the Latin spoken by the Romans. Roman concrete benefitted from the ...