23/05/2026
A few questions to a final year student;
Q: What is Microkrete?
A: A cement based concrete to repair micro cracks and jacketing.
Q: What is Corroprotect?
A: A special additive to protect steel from corrosion inside the concrete.
Q: What is Basekrete?
A: A mortar used for repairing and other types of masonry work.
Q: From where have you heard about these?
A: I haven't just heard about them, I have seen their practical use.
Q: How? These are the advancements happening in the concrete industry, and without even working in the industry, how did you get so much knowledge about them?
A: Well, in the Civil Engineering Department, Dr B C Roy Engineering College, Durgapur , we have a Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Construction Materials by Ultratech Cement Ltd., where all of these products along with many other products and their models are present for our students. I am very proud of it.