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.
