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Roman concrete could be more durable / "self-heal"

By Hicbd
Mon Jan 9 2023 10:44 am

"It seems the Romans employed 'hot mixing' with quicklime, among other strategies, that gave the material self-healing functionality, according to a new paper published in the journal Science Advances."

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https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/01/ancient-roman-concrete-could-self-heal-thanks-to-hot-mixing-with-quicklime/
https://news.mit.edu/2023/roman-concrete-durability-lime-casts-0106

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Architecture / Home and Building Design Business / Invention Idea Concrete / Pavement / Asphalt

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