Joseph Aspdin
English businessman and cement inventor
Born
1788
237 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A significant figure in the history of construction, a businessman pioneered the development of Portland cement in the early 19th century. The invention, which involved heating limestone and clay in a kiln, allowed for stronger building materials that contributed to the modernization of construction techniques. This innovative cement became widely used, laying the groundwork for future advancements in concrete technology. The first patent for Portland cement was granted in 1824, which established a foundation for the cement industry.
Patented Portland cement in 1824
Established the modern cement industry
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