Iulian Man, SAMI Bitumen Technologies Technical Services Manager, speaks to Roads & Infrastructure about the company’s latest binder SAMIfalt I-Brid created in partnership with RMIT University.
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Moving binder innovation forward with SAMI
SAMI Bitumen has developed a low viscosity crumb rubber binder that can be sprayed during the cool periods of the year featuring a significant reduction in the use of kerosene. We speak to Primal Surfacing, a company using the product due to its safety and environmental benefits.
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An international example: GB5
Puma Bitumen is partnering with a major French construction company Eiffage to bring GB5 base course mix to Australia. Through a demonstration with Boral, Puma is hoping to embed the mix as commonplace for Australian roads.
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Portable seal age assessment device set to speed up road management
ARRB has developed a new test method for rapid, in-field characterisation of binder ages using a new piece of technology.
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Revised bitumen standards released by Austroads
Four Australian standards for bitumen and related products used in road construction have been updated with technical expertise provided by Austroads.
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VIDEO: VEGABAR 82 – abrasion resistance
The VEGABAR 82 pressure transmitter with a ceramic measuring cell enables high accuracy measurement for highly abrasive materials such as sand.
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New technical specification for bituminous pavement crack sealing
New technical specifications have been released by Austroads. The specifications cover the requirements for supply of sealant and the sealing of cracks in asphalt and spray seal pavements using hot placed elastomeric and crumb rubber sealants.
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VEGA: VEGAPULS 64 – condensate & buildup
The VEGAPULS 64 liquid radar level measurement instrument works to improve efficiency for bitumen suppliers, and the service providers maintaining their assets.
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Polymer modified binder test methods updated
Three updated test methods have been published by Austroads to safeguard people who handle polymer modified binders (PMB) or use them in road construction.
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Onshore bitumen with SAMI
Sebastien Chatard, SAMI Bitumen Technologies General Manager, speaks with Road & Infrastructure about a resurgence in onshore manufacturing as SAMI opens its new bitumen terminal.
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