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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
@AmberWavesofFlame This is an important study that has a broad resonance, as #concrete production is responsible for about 6 to 9 % of all man-made CO2 emissions. https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/science-technology/roman-secret-to-durable-architecture-self-healing-concrete-87102