Discussion
The development of concrete began in 1824 AD, when a bricklayer uncovered a surprising revelation. “If that is then pulverized, you get a powder which, when mixed with water, sets as hard as rock.” (Kamm, n.d., p. 1). Concrete was an important part of life in Rome. This is because concrete was instrumental in the construction of large buildings. “Judicious use of bricks and concrete together enabled massive, permanent structures to be built.” (Kamm, n.d.,