Roman concrete, also called opus caementicium, was used in construction in ancient Rome. Like its modern equivalent, Roman concrete was based on a hydraulic-setting cement added to an aggregate.

Jan 6, 2023 · Researchers have spent decades trying to figure out the secret of this ultradurable ancient construction material, particularly in structures that endured especially harsh conditions, such as …

Oct 29, 2025 · But it turns out that's not the whole story. In 2023, an international team led by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that not only are the materials in Roman …

May 19, 2025 · Opus Caementicium, called Roman concrete, is a building material developed and widely used by ancient Romans, especially in marine environments. Influenced by Etruscan and …

Dec 16, 2019 · Although the Ancient Roman Civilization were not the ones to discover concrete, they were the first people to widely use concrete as a building material [8]. The Roman civilization began …

May 19, 2025 · Researchers still puzzle over exactly how Roman concrete was made, but they have a few clues, including many of its ingredients and that it is self-healing when it rains.

Nov 29, 2025 · Roman concrete has fascinated engineers and historians for centuries. Unlike modern Portland cement, Roman concrete (opus caementicium) used natural volcanic ash, lime, and …

May 20, 2025 · Roman concrete, or opus caementicium, actually contains self-healing properties. It grows stronger over time, while today’s concrete often crumbles in just a few decades. The secret? …

Nov 27, 2025 · Structures like the Pantheon, aqueducts and many others containing a type of concrete made by the Romans impressively still stand today. But incredibly, 'why' is one ancient answer that …

Nov 28, 2025 · What made Roman concrete strong Romans mixed volcanic ash with lime and this mixture reacted with water to make a very strong concrete. Many people believe that this chemical …