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Building for eternity : the history and technology of Roman concrete engineering in the sea /

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"This book explains how the Romans built so successfully in the sea with maritime concrete. The story is a mix of archaeological, geological, historical and chemical research, with relevance to both ancient and modern technology. It also bridges the gap between science and the humanities by int...

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Main Authors: Brandon, C. J. (Christopher J.) (Author), Hohlfelder, Robert L. (Author), Jackson, M. D. (Author), Oleson, John Peter (Author), Bottalico, L. (Luca) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxbow Books, 2014.
Subjects:
Concrete construction > Rome > History.
Concrete construction > Research > Mediterranean Region.
ROMACONS Project.
Marine engineering > Rome > History.
Technology > Rome > History.
Architecture, Roman.
Rome > Antiquities.
Mediterranean Region > Antiquities.
Geology > Mediterranean Region.
Volcanic ash, tuff, etc. > Mediterranean Region > Analysis.
Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
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