New research suggests the Romans used a method known as "hot mixing" to produce self-healing concrete, which allowed them to ...

The only snag was that this didn’t match the recipe as described in historical texts. Now the same team is back with a fresh ...

From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask ...

New research shows Roman concrete relied on heat-driven mixing and reactive lime, giving it a surprising self-healing ability ...

Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

Isotopic analysis confirmed that the workers in Pompeii relied on hot-mixing when making their concrete. Samples from the ...

Roman concrete is pretty amazing stuff. It's among the main reasons we know so much about Roman architecture today. So many ...

Roman concrete is often hailed as a major engineering feat. It has allowed the ...

Coastal Ready Mix, a prominent concrete manufacturer, is set to establish a new operation in Horry County with an investment ...

As one of our most relied upon construction materials, concrete makes a significant contribution to our overall carbon emissions. Calcium-based substances are heated at high temperatures to form the ...

Concrete was the foundation of the ancient Roman empire. It enabled Rome's storied architectural revolution as well as the ...