AmberWavesoFlame · @AmberWavesofFlame
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#Roman #construction is famous
for enduring for centuries, from architectural marvels to common roads. TIL that some of their #aquaducts are still in use today! And they used a mysterious #concrete formula that makes our modern efforts look like dried Play-Doh. But now scientists have demonstrated the secret the Romans perfected for #selfhealing concrete: #quicklime.
#engineering #materialscience #history #ancient #lime
https://news.mit.edu/2023/roman-concrete-durability-lime-casts-0106
#materialscience #history #roman #construction #aquaducts #concrete #lime #selfhealing #quicklime #engineering #ancient