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The most horrifying fires in human history
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The most horrifying fires in human history

In the first decade of the 20th century, when construction materials such as cement and steel were not widely available, construction works were mainly made of wood, so…

December 18, 2018
The effect of carrots increases cement adhesion
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The effect of carrots increases cement adhesion

Carrots are known to be a crunchy and delicious food, but carrots can also make cement more sticky and cut carbon dioxide emissions for the construction industry.

December 18, 2018
Story of concrete - king of construction materials
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Story of concrete - king of construction materials

Concrete, what can we say about it? A very popular construction material in modern life, some people know it is the result of mixing cement, water and lime ... and what…

December 18, 2018
The mystery of rocks
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The mystery of rocks

In central and southern Romania, far away from densely populated cities, strange rocks exist. Locals even think of a special name for them - Trovanty (

December 18, 2018
The truth after the Giza Pyramid Project
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The truth after the Giza Pyramid Project

The theory is that the Pyramid was built from huge blocks of rock that thousands of slaves dragged from the ground up high by a system of slopes that were no longer acce…

December 18, 2018
Secrets of prehistoric cement pillars
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Secrets of prehistoric cement pillars

In 1960, Cheliwa archaeologist came to this small island to excavate the sites. He discovered something unimaginable, that is, on the three ancient sites in the middle,…

December 18, 2018
Decode the mystery of ancient Roman architecture
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Decode the mystery of ancient Roman architecture

More than 2,000 years ago, the Romans developed a standard formula for making mortar that links pebbles and stones made of volcanic ash and bricks to build structures.

December 17, 2018
Use bacteria against earthquakes
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Use bacteria against earthquakes

Bacillus pasteurii bacteria have the ability to turn sand into cement. US researchers have taken the initiative to use them to make a porous soil solid, protecting build…

December 17, 2018
Kien Giang: Discovering new plant species
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Kien Giang: Discovering new plant species

Tropical Biology Institute (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) in collaboration with HOLCIM Cement Company has just discovered a new plant species with scientifi…

December 17, 2018