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July 8 has been a day marked by transformative events that have shaped the course of history across the globe.Arguably the most influential event associated ...

Concrete has been the backbone of construction for millennia, from the enduring structures of ancient Rome to today’s ...

Was Roman Concrete Especially Durable or Is Modern Concrete Exceptionally Crappy? Researchers examine Roman concrete's self-healing properties, but there are other factors at work here.

Modern concrete, based on a material known as Portland cement, was developed in England in the 19th century and is the world’s most popular building material by far.

Roman concrete, in many cases, has proven to be longer-lasting than its modern equivalent, which can deteriorate within decades. Now, scientists behind a new study say they have uncovered the ...

Some viewed the lime clasts, absent in modern concrete, as an accidental byproduct of sloppy preparation or poor-quality materials. This study identified them as instrumental in self-healing.

Modern concrete is made from fragments of rock combined with Portland cement—a mixture of limestone, clay or shale, and other ingredients ground and burned at 1,450 degrees Celsius (2,642 ...