Lime mortars have been known in construction for millennia; in fact, some structures built with this type of mortar still stand today. Undoubtedly, the most famous is Roman concrete, which brought greatness to the empire and has been the subject of countless studies. The most recent of these, published by MIT, documents properties such as the self-healing of fissures and cracks, as well as increased durability over time.
In this lecture, held as part of the opening of Nanocal in Querétaro, Joan Ramon Rosell—a Doctor in Architectural Construction, Restoration, and Rehabilitation from the UPC and a specialist in construction materials and material pathology—will focus their presentation on their own research regarding the role of lime and pozzolans in the formation of lime concrete, as well as its evolution from the Roman Empire to the advent of Portland cement.
