Tokyo Cement creates new dialogue at Society of Structural Engineers
View(s):Question Time is a monthly discussion forum organised by the Society of Structural Engineers of Sri Lanka (SSE-SL), the apex body of the structural engineering fraternity. It is the platform where professional as well as student members of the SSE come together to discuss new technological trends and developments in the engineering and construction fields, making it an opportunity to share knowledge among a like-minded group of industry experts.
In a media release, Tokyo Cement Group said it became the principal sponsor of Question Time seminar series for 2018 in the SSE’s event calendar. As part of this far-reaching professional partnership, Tokyo Cement created a fresh dialogue on latest developments in the construction industry by bringing in field experts to discuss a range of timely topics.
The first of the seminar series sponsored by Tokyo Cement Group was held in July where Engineer G. Balamurugan – Quality Assurance Manager at Tokyo Eastern Cement Co. discussed the key benefits of Blended Hydraulic Cement with Fly Ash, in the modern age of construction. He highlighted the technical features of Fly Ash blended cement, best suited for stronger and durable concrete structures that can protect steel reinforcements against chemical attacks.
The September session focused on Manufactured Sand, discussing why it is the most viable and environmentally friendly alternative to river sand.
Presented by Janith Kaviraj, Manager – Product Testing at the Construction Research Centre, this Question Time event added a new dimension to the discussion on using manufactured sand to produce concrete by harnessing its key characteristics, one of the hottest topics in construction industry today, the release said.
The last SSE-SL Question Time for 2018 was conducted by Yasas Wickramege in October, presenting the applications and benefits of ready-to-use construction products manufactured using Dry Mortar Technology. The session covered all dry-mix mortar solutions ranging from Masonry Mortar, Wall Plasters, Tile Adhesives, Screed Mortar, Water-proofers, to Self-levelling Flooring Compounds, discussing their key benefits and industry drivers that make them the smarter choice.
SSE said the seminar series is one of the foremost capacity development efforts carried out by the society to encourage member engagement. It provides an opportunity for industry partners to permeate new ideas that are trending in the field of engineering.