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

"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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Brandon, C. J. (Christopher J.) (Autor), Hohlfelder, Robert L. (Autor), Jackson, M. D. (Autor), Oleson, John Peter (Autor, Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; Philadelphia : Oxbow Books, 2014.
Temas:
ROMACONS Project.
Concrete construction > Rome > History.
Concrete construction > Research > Mediterranean Region.
Marine engineering > Rome > History.
Technology > Rome > History.
Architecture, Roman.
Geology > Mediterranean Region.
Volcanic ash, tuff, etc. > Mediterranean Region > Analysis.
Construction en béton > Rome > Histoire.
Mécanique navale > Rome > Histoire.
Technologie > Rome > Histoire.
Architecture romaine.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Hydraulics.
HISTORY > Ancient > Greece.
Antiquities.
Concrete construction.
Concrete construction > Research.
Geology.
Marine engineering.
Technology.
Volcanic ash, tuff, etc. > Analysis.
Rome > Antiquities.
Mediterranean Region > Antiquities.
Rome > Antiquités.
Mediterranean Region.
Rome (Empire)
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"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 integrating analytical materials science, history, and archaeology, along with underwater exploration. The book will be of interest to anyone interested in Roman architecture and engineering, and it will hold special interest for geologists and mineralogists studying the material characteristics of pyroclastic volcanic rocks and their alteration in seawater brines. The demonstrable durability and longevity of Roman maritime concrete structures may be of special interest to engineers working on cementing materials appropriate for the long-term storage of hazardous substances such as radioactive waste"--Provided by publisher.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxi, 327 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781782974239
1782974237
9781322974651
1322974659

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