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Asphalt (AC) in the 21st Century is very different from asphalt made 100 years ago. With binder modification, sophisticated aggregate crushing techniques, a plethora of additives and the introduction of nano technology, asphalt (AC) has rapidly become a “super-construction material”.

However, it still requires paving and compacting, and the technology in this activity has also modernised dramatically. The achievement of density of the asphalt layer is the subject of this webinar and the Society for Asphalt Technology invites you to attend and enjoy our webinar which addresses some finer details of how asphalt density is achieved in these modern times. See the presentation here…

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SEALS FOCUS AREA Early life performance of non-homogenous modified binder (Bitumen Rubber) grade S-R2 in Namibia Herman Mostert, Element Consulting Engineers, Namibia Abstract Bitumen Rubber binders have been used in Chip seals in South Africa since the early 1980’s. Over the past 3 decades the use thereof has extended to southern Africa, including Namibia where

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Cutting edge technology and products are employed in the bituminous surfacing of South Africa’s roads. The industry prides itself on being up to date with the latest local and global wisdom in surfacing treatments. As practitioners it is up to each one of us to ensure that our knowledge remains relevant. To this end, the Society for Asphalt Technology has invited some of the country’s leading experts to unpack the latest guidelines on surface seals & Sabita Manual 40.

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