Is Course Correction Needed for Direction of Research in Concrete

Abstract

This paper is an endeavour to highlight importance of realizing potential of research in “value addition” or “making” process of concrete. Authors, based upon their experience as link of cement manufacturing and construction industry, presented information on data generated in past five years in Sri Lanka for various purposes/studies as well as observations and interaction with concerned from the spectrum of Industry. The paper, while questioning the overemphasis given to “material” part of concrete, shares the learning, which could benefit the Industry, in ensuring consistent superior quality and economy of concrete and suggest the areas for future research.