Concrete. Concrete • The word concrete comes from the latin word “concretus”. Which means compact. • Now a days concrete is most common and necessary things in our life. • It’s a composite material composed of course aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement which hardens over time. Its an artificial stone made of sand, stone, water & cement. History • The history of cementing materials together goes back to the time when prehistoric man prepare his cave to build shelter. • He used mud and clay to fill the gap between stone. To keep out the wind and cold. • Later the Assyrians