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

A unique archaeological site at Pompeii, Italy, reveals the secrets of peculiarly durable Roman building materials.

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

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Once confined to the aerospace and automotive industries, composite materials have taken on an increasingly central role in contemporary architecture. By combining two or more components, such as ...

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 ...

Ancient Romans built arched bridges, waterproof port infrastructure and aqueducts that enabled the rise of their empire and that are still standing—and often still used. They did so with a type of ...

Mouna Reda receives funding from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Samir Chidiac receives funding from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. McMaster ...

Take your pick between Utah’s desert national parks, both with incredible rock towers and big wow factors: Zion National Park (left) or Arches National Park (right). The first time I visited one of ...

There reaches a tipping point in the media exposure of any public figure where the narrative surrounding them diverges to the polar extremes and the truth becomes difficult to find. This is most ...

Learn everything you need to know about curing concrete in this in-depth video guide. From the best methods and processes to how long it takes, we cover it all. Whether you're a seasoned contractor or ...