Concrete Technology and Durability in TMR – Past, Present and Future

Author: Wayne Roberts

This presentation will give a brief history of our concrete technology and concrete durability journey within TMR QLD over the last 20 years together with our present position and issues, and where we see some of our future challenges and development.

Topics covered will include our overall concrete durability approach, our experiences with superworkable concrete, precast concrete, concrete for cast in place piling, geopolymer concrete, and our current progress towards achieving more a more sustainable and environmentally friendly version of concrete.

Some of our future challenges associated with material and concrete supply and achieving sustainability goals, along with our current research and development areas will also be discussed.

Key dates

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    October 2025

  • Abstract submissions open

    13 October 2025

  • Abstract submissions close

    31 January 2026

  • Author notification

    April 2026

  • Registration open

    May 2026

  • Full program available

    May 2026

  • Conference dates

    18-20 August 2026

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