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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
10 hours ago
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pompeii still stands because ancient romans used self-healing concrete that lasts for decades

Romans used hot-mixing of dry lime and volcanic ash to create self-healing concrete with quicklime clasts that dissolve later to repair cracks.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago
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Pompeii construction site confirms recipe for Roman concrete

Ancient Romans used hot mixing with quicklime in concrete, producing self-healing properties confirmed by new sample analysis.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

Pompeii Time Capsule Reveals Why Ancient Romans Were Such Incredible Builders

Ancient Romans produced extremely durable cement by hot mixing quicklime, volcanic ash, and water, creating heat and self-healing properties that improved longevity.
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