The SAT Council and member community work hard to deliver value for all members. This includes
- Free informative “members only” content on the SAT website;
- Invitations to attend industry forums (live or webinars), which attract CPD points, at discounted rates;
- Information and technology exchange at all levels via workshops, seminars, conferences and online platforms;
- Technical publications and audio-visual material;
- Participation in SAT presentations, attracting CPD points;
- Education, competency testing and recognition for achievement;
- Skills transfer between members;
- Cross pollination of ideas;
- Valuable opportunities for inter-generational debate and discussion;
- Updates on asphalt research;
- Opportunities to share your views as a member of SAT at industry forums;
- Recognition of excellence by members;
- The skills of professional or technical advisers, consultants and examiners who may be commissioned by SAT from time to time;
- Consistent value through tough economic times when it becomes all the more critical.
Examples of Technical Exchange, Papers & Insights you will have access to as a member

Intro to TRH3 / Sabita Manual 40: Design & Construction of Surface Seals
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.

SAT Webinar : Asphalt Density: Myths, Truths and Lessons Learned
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…

Asphalt Density - The Myths, The Truths, The Lessons Learned
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”.

SAT Webinar : TG 2 - Technical Guidelines: Bitumen Stabilised Materials
SAT was pleased to present to industry the Third Edition of TG2 for BSMs, incorporating 18 years of experience and new technologies. The first TG2 guideline was published in 2002 for foamed bitumen only and the Second Edition for BSMs in 2009.
This technology has now been implemented globally and the manual has been assembled using evaluation data from abundant project investigations and long-term pavement performance records. This has allowed the DEMAC materials classification system to be updated, mix design procedures to be overhauled and refined, and the Pavement Number method to be updated. At the same time, a mechanistic design function has been developed for BSM pavement structures.

Introduction - The Use of Reclaimed Asphalt in the Production of Asphalt
Sasheen Rajkumar provides a global and local view, starting with a definition of RA and the historic context. He goes on to detail the asphalt recycling process, mix types, influencing factors, and issues around quality. What are the environmental and economic benefits and, importantly, the regulations around ownership and disposal of RA?

Use of Reclaimed Asphalt in the Production of Asphalt. Mixing Plant Requirements.
There are various mixing plants with different capabilities that can be used for asphalt mixes incorporating RA, as well as recycling batch plants. Herman Marais provides the information you will need. While the same basic types of mixing plants are used, modifications are required, and standard plants should not be used to produce asphalt with high RA content.

