As winter approaches, Canada's roads, bridges, sidewalks and buildings are facing a familiar problem: cracks caused by large temperature swings. These cracks weaken infrastructure and cost millions to ...

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

Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.

Excavations of a workshop that was buried in Pompeii almost 2000 years ago have given archaeologists unique insights into ...

Concrete was the foundation of the Roman Empire. For centuries, researchers have tried to uncover the secret behind the ...

Excavations of an ancient construction site in Pompeii have revealed the process of how Romans mixed their self-healing concrete.

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

If you listen to experienced contractors, they'll tell you that the only two things you need to know about concrete are that it gets hard and it cracks. As a DIYer, repairing cracks in concrete is a ...

New research suggests the Romans used a method known as "hot mixing" to produce self-healing concrete, which allowed them to ...

A crack at a beloved tourist attraction in Yosemite National Park has forced park rangers to close several popular trails and issue safety warnings to visitors. The rapidly-growing crack on the ...

New research into an abandoned construction site in Pompeii has revealed the secrets of Roman cement manufacturing.

Repairing a damaged concrete sidewalk not only improves curb appeal but also enhances safety and prevents further ...