Scientists Finally Know How Roman Concrete Was Made

[xtatic]

Architechs: The chunks meant they had bad mixing
The Romans: There are no accidents

[SunflowerFever]

That's actually a really cool fact! Wow a self healing concrete?! That's smart!

[ronithemangles]

"the egyptians couldnt possibly be advanced enough to make the pyramids"
Meanwhile the romans: self healing concrete

[jmtradbr]

Nowdays companies don't like to make durable things

[AHSValor]

Modern concrete can generally self-heal cracks up to 2mm, if it does heal. Roman concrete heals cracks up to 6mm thick. Perfect material for anywhere near a fault line

[illahstrait]

I always seem to learn something new whenever I watch an Infographics video.

[panoskakkavas]

Amazing !! A self - absorbing damage concrete ? Perfect for countries experiencing regular seismic activity all around year !!

[baarni]

A recent discovery about Roman concrete is that they added salt water which made it stronger and considerably more durable

[ButFirstHeLitItOnFire]

So now that we know this, can this be applied to modern day construction? Having self-repairing infrastructure that can last as long as Roman concrete would since the world _billions_ a year in maintenance and construction and repairs.

[thelordofthelostbraincells]

SELF HEALING CONCRETE?!?!?
BRO THATS SOME SIFI STUFF RIGHT THERE!!!!

[rayvenlustria]

Next generation: making self healing hause

[mr.wilson]

That time in history when italy could build something lasting longer than 7 minutes

[dbz_abhi]

You should check old Indian buildings, forts or even temples...!

[swakagex]

And the waterproof concrete had pigs blood in it, ie the ports of ancient Rome that still stand today

[clownman]

I hope everyone in this kind of business improves this!

[deseraecannon-mcdonald]

A amazing video you did. I learned from this video. Thank you for educating me.🥰

[joeybulford]

That’s insane! Wonder if we’ll start using it today. Wonder if we can make it better by using rebar or if it’s even needed.

[calciumkid]

I love a good sped up infographics video cause the guy sounds so high pitched

[koryclardy]

Bro fr, I love you infographics show ❤

[fuddrucker]

They also used sea water in mixing. Apparently. The salinity and mineral content greatly aid in the composition of the final product. Also, "Roman concrete", hardens more when poured under water than when poured and cured on solid ground. Incredible stuff.