MIT researchers uncover self-healing secret of ancient Roman concrete's durability

Dec 24, 2024 17:42

One of the key findings was the presence of small, white chunks of lime, known as clasts, within the concrete. These lime clasts were initially considered signs of poor workmanship. By examining the clasts with special microscopes, the team concluded that they originated from quicklime added directly during the mixing process-a method known as hot ( Read more... )

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frank December 24 2024, 22:57:09 UTC
LiveJournal is celebrating New Year!
Time to recall this year's moments in the holiday photochallenge. Get 5 random photos uploaded to the blog in 2024 and share them with the audience!
Have an awesome Christmas and a happy New Year! Let 2025 be filled with joy and inspiration!

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