Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction

Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction

Concrete has served as the foundation of empires for thousands of years. Today, it's one of the most common materials in the world. But one look at the ancient Roman concrete structures still standing suggests that ancient ...

Ancient Roman Secret Could Make Modern Concrete Last 50% Longer

Ancient Roman buildings, bridges and aqueducts have survived for thousands of years, and scientists have long wondered why their concrete has proved so durable. Now, lessons from Roman construction are being used to develop modern concrete that can repair small cracks on its own. MIT Associate Professor Admir Masic has spent years studying the chemistry […] The post Ancient Roman Secret Could Make Modern Concrete Last 50% Longer appeared first o…