ELI5: Why do we still use concrete and asphalt for our ... Reddit
Concrete and asphalt actually do a darn good job of resisting damage and potholes given the abuse they face (we take this for granted but hundredstothousands of multiton moving weight loads per day is formidable wear and tear on any material. A material would have to be remarkably strong AND flexible to do the job any better than what we use ...