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It was an alternative to stone. Instead of chiseling stones to the proper shape, the concrete was poured into a form and shaped. It was also easier to transport than stones weighing several tons. Concrete is prefab stone.
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∙ 8y agoRoman concrete was made by mixing pozzolana (an active ingredient of volcanic ash or pumice) to make a binder and adding an aggregate to give it body. This varied according to the consistency or weight which was sought. For lighter concrete pottery sherds were used. Crushed bricks made medium weight concrete and crushed stone made heavy concrete. It was the pozzolana which gave the binder its strength. Roman concrete was as strong as modern concrete and also set underwater (therefore it was used to make docks). It was less fluid and had to be layered by hand.
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∙ 12y agobuilt the roads with concrete
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What material did the Romans invent that helped their structures last?
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What material did the roman empire invent to help their structures last?
An empire is not a person. Therefore, the Roman Empire did not invent anything. The Romans invented concrete. Roman concrete was different from modern concrete. It was more fluid and had to be layered by hand. It was just as strong.
Name the four architectural advances the Romans made during the Pax Romana?
The arch and the vault The Romans did not invent but did master both the arch and vault, bringing a new dimension to their buildings that the Greeks did not have. Domes Concrete As well as mastering and refining Ancient Greek geometrical learning, the Romans had their own wonder material. Concrete freed the Romans from building only with carved stone or wood.
Did Romans invent lead out of you peniclie?
Not to be picky, but I think you mean pencil. No, the Romans did not invent the lead pencil. In fact the "lead" in a pencil is not even lead at all. It is a material called graphite.
Did doctor crapper invent the toilet?
No, the Romans had water-cleansed toilets.
What had the Romans invent?
The Romans invented concrete.
Whet did the Romans invent?
The Romans invented concrete.
What building product did the Romans invent?
Concrete.
Did Romans give us cement and bricks?
No, the Romans did not invent bricks, but they did invent concrete.
What building material did the Romans invent?
They did not invent new materials, but they engineered ways to make them work better, like the arch.
What did the Romans Invent for us?
Concrete, Aqueducts, Baths, Central Heating and Roads.
Did the Romans invent concrete and cement?
Yes, because they were the first nation to make roads.
Did Romans invent domes?
Yes, they did. It was the Roman's invention of concrete that made the dome possible.
What material did the Romans invent that helped their structures last?
The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.The Romans perfected concrete for use in building materials.
In what year did the Romans invent concrete?
between 31 to 14 B.C. during the rule of Augustus
What material did Romans invent that helped their structures last?
It was their invention of concrete that helped their structures last.
What material did the roman empire invent to help their structures last?
An empire is not a person. Therefore, the Roman Empire did not invent anything. The Romans invented concrete. Roman concrete was different from modern concrete. It was more fluid and had to be layered by hand. It was just as strong.
