Indian Concrete Institute

Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) is the national organisation of engineering professionals, employed in concrete construction and associated research in India. It was founded in 1982 in Chennai following a resolution in the International Seminar and Exhibition on ‘Modernization of Concrete Practices’ organised jointly by the Structural Engineering Research Centre (SERC) and Anna University.[2]

Indian Concrete Institute
AbbreviationICI
Formation7 September 1982 (1982-09-07)[1]
Typenon-profit Organisation
PurposeIt is dedicated to the cause of Disseminating Knowledge on Concrete, to Promote Concrete Technology and Construction and to address the Research Needs of Concrete.
HeadquartersGandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, India
Region served
44 regional Centres
Membership
13,000
Secretary General
Er. R. Radhakrishnan Secretary General
Websiteindianconcreteinstitute.org

The ICI imparts training to working professionals in changing technologies in concrete constructions, promote research work in concrete technologies, publish journals on research finding, newer technologies, and solution for practical problems, collaborate with agencies employed in concrete construction, research and associated manufacturers for better adoption of the technology by working professionals.[2][3]

References
  1. The Hindu. 'Concrete Day celebrations.'
  2. Indian Concrete Institute Official Website. 'About Indian Concrete Institute'.
  3. The Hindu. 'Engineers asked to go for concrete roads.'


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