Conventional bitumen tends to become brittle at low ambient temperatures and soft at high road surface temperatures. SAMI Bitumen’s SAMIseal M500 binder solves this issue in sprayed sealing applications, helping retain the aggregate better.
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Austroads proposes new crumb rubber binder specifications
Austroads has published the results of research which proposes a specification for the use of a binder containing crumb rubber in the construction of asphalt pavements.
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Austroads releases new structural design method for flexible pavements
A new structural design method has been published by Austroads for flexible pavements containing lightly bound cemented materials.
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Going further for better performing roads with Puma Bitumen
Ahead of the opening of a new bitumen modification facility in Port Botany, Roads & Infrastructure sits down with Puma Bitumen Australia’s General Manager, Phil Chirnside, to learn about the company’s capabilities and worldwide connections.
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SAMIfalt I-Brid: research meets innovation
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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Polymer landing in Port Hedland with SAMI
As regional airports across Australia undergo capacity upgrades, SAMI Bitumen’s iulian Man talks to Roads & Infrastructure about the structural requirements of airport-grade asphalt.
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Conquering a crumb rubber challenge
Puma Bitumen’s new crumb rubber modified binder is set to become a standout in its suite of high performance road binders.
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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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