Masonry Magazine August 2004 Page. 25
The ancients by means of writing established the wise and useful practice of handing down to posterity their sentiments on different subjects, so that not only those might not be lost, but that by their works continually increasing, a gradual advancement might be made...
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, "de Architectura"
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Masonry Construction
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION IS ONE OF THE OLDEST building methods in the world. Several masonry ruins over 5,000 years old still contain their mortar, which is a testament to this building system. Numerous advancements have been developed over the centuries, such as reinforced masonry, which was a monumental advancement, especially in active seismic regions. Today, self-consolidating grout is on the verge of revolutionizing the masonry industry. Looking back over the years, the ingenuity and experience of the Greeks and Romans have made these innovations possible.
Architecture of the Greeks and Romans
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION using lime mortar became widely used in ancient Greece and Rome (1400 B.C. to A.D. 475). The Romans are credited with a large number of innovations in construction, including hydraulic cement, a mixture of volcanic ash and lime.
Roman architect and engineer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (c. 27 B.C.) documented construction methods in his series of books titled "de Architectura." In these documents, which have also been referred to as the first construction specification, Vitruvius details aspects of construction from picking a building site to laying out a city, making brick, using lime, and picking sand for mortar. Vitruvius also provides a detailed description of constructing walls.
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