The word concrete comes from the Latin word "concretus" (meaning compact or condensed)

the perfect passive participle of "concrescere", from "con-" (together) and "crescere" (to
grow).Concrete is the most widely used material on earth after water. Concrete plays a critical
role in the design and construction of the nations infrastructure. The engineering marvels like
Roman aqueducts, the Coliseum are examples by Greeks and Romans. The wide use of it in
structures, from buildings to factories, from bridges to airports, makes it one of the most
investigated material of the 21st century. Due to the rapid population explosion and the
technology boom to cater to these needs, there is an urgent need to improve the strength and
durability of concrete.