Massimo Vitti

TL;DR: The scientific basis of this exceptional service record is explored through computed tomography of fracture surfaces and synchroton X-ray microdiffraction analyses of a reproduction of the standardized hydrated lime–volcanic ash mortar that binds decimeter-sized tuff and brick aggregate in the conglomeratic concrete.

TL;DR: In this paper, a point load source test was conducted to evaluate the tensile strength of the aggregate and interfacial elements of the conglomeratic concrete fabric of the Grande Aula of the Market of Trajan.

TL;DR: A discussion of the cultural and socio-economic nature of the Alessandrino District in the decades before its destruction is presented in this article , combining results from the Danish-Italian excavations at Caesar's Forum with a selection of archival data and historical accounts.

TL;DR: In this paper , a trace element analysis (LA-ICP-MS) was used to distinguish four different base glasses, of which at least three have a Tuscan provenance.

TL;DR: The authors identified a substantial amount of recycled Roman base glass mixed with later Foy 2.2.1 glass, flanked by Roman Mn and Sb, Foy 3.2, HIMT and Levantine I base glass.