To make aerated concrete, add a foam-forming agent and stir in a significant amount of air. This serves to make the concrete ...

Archaeologists excavating a Pompeii site uncovered the secret behind the longevity of ancient Roman structures: a unique concrete mixture that could chemically repair itself over time. A recent study, ...

Along with its many other innovations, the Roman Empire revolutionized architecture with never-before-seen features, such as large-scale arches and dome roofs. And many of these structures still stand ...

The discovery of a 2,000-year-old building site in Pompeii reveals the raw ingredients for ancient Roman self-healing concrete. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

In the ancient Roman city of 'Pompeii,' buried by a massive volcanic eruption about 2,000 years ago, a site has been newly excavated that vividly showcases ancient Roman construction techniques. A ...

Back in 2023, we reported on MIT scientists’ conclusion that the ancient Romans employed “hot mixing” with quicklime, among other strategies, to make their famous concrete, giving the material ...

A newly excavated, ancient construction site at Pompeii, frozen in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, has allowed archaeologists to finally determine the methods used to make Roman concrete.

FAYETTEVILLE -- A request for a permit to operate a concrete plant in unincorporated Washington County was unanimously approved Thursday by the Planning Board, prompting a chorus of boos from the ...

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Concrete hand sculptures have been popping up around the Lowcountry. One woman’s art project has gone viral on TikTok, and the entire community is getting involved. “I posted ...

With sustained use, hand tools are bound to get dirty no matter how hard you try to avoid it. Whether they're used for construction, auto repair work, or any other type of labor, it's a certainty that ...