Fiona_12 t1_it435ko wrote
Reply to comment by AJ_Lounes in Was there mass migration of Roman citizens from Western Empire to Eastern Empire during degredation and after fall of Western part of empire. by [deleted]
Yet so much of the Roman infrastructure was destroyed.
carrotwax t1_it459wh wrote
Over a long time. Upkeep requires investment. There's a lot of American infrastructure seriously in need now, and that's over decades, not centuries.
letsgotgoing t1_it4fu5x wrote
The romans used volcanic ash in their concrete. Huge difference in how long their structures survive even harsh conditions vs modern concrete. https://www.historicmysteries.com/roman-concrete/
carrotwax t1_it4h2rb wrote
Thank you!
TPMJB t1_it5y1m5 wrote
Has anyone tried to recreate this in modern buildings? I'm actually semi-interested in building a house
voss749 t1_it7di7w wrote
Roman concrete has longer drying time and lower strength but it is MUCH more durable. Roman concrete was still gaining strength for DECADEs after construction was completed.
TPMJB t1_it7fdr4 wrote
I want to make a house that will outlast me lol. This brick house I have is 50 years old and falling apart -_-
itsgeorgebailey t1_it4fhj0 wrote
Plumbing in some places in the US is about a century old lol
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