10 Questions
Which civilization is believed to be the first to use clay as a cementing material?
Assyrians
What material did the Romans use to create their calcareous cements?
Lime and puzzolanic materials
Who is credited as the first to introduce Portland cement?
Joseph Aspdin
What famous Roman structure consists of a concrete dome?
Pantheon
What were the two main cementing materials used by the Egyptians in the construction of the pyramids?
Lime and gypsum
What did the Assyrians and Babylonians use clay for in construction?
As a cementing material
What materials did the Egyptians use as cementing materials in the construction of the pyramids?
Lime and gypsum
Who is credited with having the knowledge about the chemistry of cementitious lime?
Vitruvius
What was the composition of the calcareous cements used by the Romans?
Suitable limestones burned in kilns
When was Portland cement first introduced?
1824
Test your knowledge on the history and origins of Portland cement. Learn about its early use by ancient civilizations and its importance in construction.
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