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Is Roman Concrete Self-Healing? Research Reveals the Reason for Its Long-Lasting Durability
13 days ago | By Arch Daily
A large-area elemental map (Calcium: red, Silicon: blue, Aluminum: green) of a 2 cm fragment of ancient Roman concrete collected from the archaeological site of Privernum, Italy. A calcium-rich lime clast , which is responsible for the unique self-healing properties in this ancient material, is clearly visible in the lower region of the image. Image Cortesia de the researchers
Roman aqueducts built more than 2,000 years ago are still in operation. The Pantheon in Rome remains the largest dome made of unreinforced concrete in the world, with a diameter of 43.3 meters. At the same time, it...
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