How Has Roman Concrete Lasted for Millennia? 1,900-Year-Old Latrine Offers Clues
Roman concretecarbonationpozzolanic reactiondurabilityancient engineering
Author: divbzero
Date: 7/17/2026
Article Summary:
Researchers discover that Roman concrete's durability is attributed to a combination of chemical reactions, including the pozzolanic reaction and carbonation, which helps to strengthen and heal cracks over time.