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Was Roman Concrete Better?
Practical Engineering
Practical Engineering compares modern concrete with that of the Roman Empire, covering modern techniques like roller compacted concrete and water-reducing admixtures. It explains the tradeoffs of Roman construction versus reinforced concrete.
HN recommends it as a clear, balanced answer to claims that Roman concrete was better than ours.
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