Research uncover secret that made ancient Roman concrete so durable

Research uncovers secret that made ancient Roman concrete so durable

Scientists have long pondered the durability of ancient Roman concrete structures.

Why ancient Roman structures like the Pantheon still stand

By Ashley Strickland, CNN Welcome to a new year, where fresh wonder already awaits. Rome has often been called the Eternal City. Ancient Romans took pride in their metropolis and viewed it as an unshakable pinnacle, and poets such as Virgil and Ovid made similar references in their works to perpetuate this idea. The imperial

Why ancient Roman structures like the Pantheon still stand

By Ashley Strickland, CNN Welcome to a new year, where fresh wonder already awaits. Rome has often been called the Eternal City. Ancient Romans took pride in their metropolis and viewed it as an unshakable pinnacle, and poets such as Virgil and Ovid made similar references in their works to perpetuate this idea. The imperial capital’s revolutionary buildings served multiple purposes, and even those that have faded over time enjoy new life, thank…

Why ancient Roman structures like the Pantheon still stand

By Ashley Strickland, CNN Welcome to a new year, where fresh wonder already awaits. Rome has often been called the Eternal City. Ancient Romans took pride in their metropolis and viewed it as an unshakable pinnacle, and poets such as Virgil and Ovid made similar references in their works to perpetuate this idea. The imperial capital’s revolutionary buildings served multiple purposes, and even those that have faded over time enjoy new life, thank…

How have some ancient Roman buildings survived for so long? -study

Researchers found that Roman engineers used hot mixing and quicklime for these structures.

Riddle solved: Why was Roman concrete so durable?

Researchers have discovered ancient Roman concrete-manufacturing strategies that incorporated self-healing. Applying this knowledge toward modern cement production, they hope to improve the material’s environmental impact.