MIT scientists finally reveal why ancient Roman concrete still stands after 2,000 years

For centuries, engineers and historians have puzzled over one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world. Why have Roman buildings survived earthquakes, storms and nearly two millennia of wear ...
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Roman concrete heals its own cracks, and scientists finally figured out how

A 2023 study published in Science Advances identified the mechanism that has kept Roman harbors, aqueducts, and seawalls intact for two thousand years while modern concrete often cracks within decades ...
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Identifying Quicklime Buildup and Rat Holes using 3D Level Measurement

After the limestone is mined, it is crushed and kept in silos prior to entering the kiln. During the filling and emptying process, lime creates a large amount of dust. The material can become sticky ...
The Guardian

Years ago, when criminals were hanged their bodies were buried in the yard of the gaol in quicklime. Was this to speed up decomposition or to slow it down?

Quicklime is a corrosive so it speeded it up. Keith Mills, Alne, Yorks As the name suggests, quicklime will rapidly oxidise any organic material with which it comes into contact. It's common practice ...
Yahoo Finance

Quicklime Market Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030 Featuring Carmeuse, Schafer Kalk, Emirates Lime Factory, SA Transcar, Oman Cement & More

Dublin, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Quicklime Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global ...