Seminar on advances in concrete technology tomorrow

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The Society of Structural Engineers – Sri Lanka, the pioneering body of practicing engineers and academics in the field of structural engineering in Sri Lanka, established by an Act of Parliament, has organised a full day seminar on ‘Advances in Concrete Technology’ on 16 August at Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo.

Concrete is the most consumed material in the construction industry and the recent advances will no doubt, help the development of the industry to a greater extent. In this context, sharing of knowledge of experts in Sri Lanka as well as in the international arena will be beneficial to the structural engineers and other professionals in the construction industry.

The following eminent speakers will be sharing their experiences during the event:

Prof. Anura Nanayakkara – ‘Detrimental Effects of Excessive Temperature Rise in Concrete’

Dr. Harsha Sooriyaarchchi – ‘Plastic Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete’

Eng. Amol Anand Patil – ‘High Performance Concrete and Application in High Rise Buildings’

Khoo Jyh Hao – ‘Advances in Precast and Prestress Concrete Applications’

Dr. Nihal Somarathne – ‘Alkali Aggregate Reaction – Is it a Thing of the Past?’

Dr. M.C.M. Nasvi – ‘Alkali Activated Geo-polymer Concrete, A Concrete for the Future?’

The registration for the seminar could be done by contacting the Secretariat of the Society of Structural Engineers – Sri Lanka, Room No. 222, 2nd Floor, Institution of Engineers Building, 120/15, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo - 07, Sri Lanka. Email: [email protected], telephone +94 11 269872, web: www.ssesl.lk.