Annual Industry Event
CSIR International Convention Centre
Annual Industry Event
CSIR International Convention Centre


Delegates at the SATBinderr Conference have exclusive access to  Three Masterclasses presented by South Africaâs top asphalt and bitumen experts. The recordings of the Masterclasses are below and available for verified Conference delegates to watch.
SATBinderrr AND Masterclasses are registered for CPD Points.

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THE EFFECTS OF BINDER STRIPPING AND THE ROLE OF ADHESION
Presented by Eddie Bond, Technical Executive at AECI Specialty Chemicals
SynopsisÂ
This masterclass explains why it matters to talk about adhesive promoters or anti-stripping agents. You will get to grips with factors influencing adhesion, as well as adhesion and cohesion failures.
Learn about adhesion promoters and additive chemistries, how each chemistry class functions, the mineralogy and reactivity of aggregates, testing of adhesion promoters and determining dosages, and the interactions of additives in binders. Finally, Eddie will talk about applications in emulsions, asphalt, and cold mixes.

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SURFACE TREATMENTS: MINIMISING THE RISK OF POOR PERFORMANCE
Presented by Gerrie van Zyl, Director of Mycube Asset Management Systems
SynopsisÂ
Gerrie shares his expertise on how to minimise the risk of poor performance in seal work. His content is based on the knowledge of experienced practitioners and interrogation of a younger generation, more than 30 forensic investigations into premature failure, as well as global research.
This masterclass includes modules on the selection of surfacing for different conditions, typical testing and reporting errors, the interpretation and effect of input parameters in design, shortcomings in current specifications, and critical aspects that need specific attention during construction.

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Expanding on Chemistry for Roads
Presented by Johan Muller, Operational Executive at Specialised Road Technologies
SynopsisÂ
Johan covers binders from evolution to specifications to alternative technologies. Find out about bitumen from cradle to grave, from crude to application, including the chemistry associated to the physical properties of bitumen.
He continues with the evolution of road construction, focusing on the need to keep water out of the base layers, and a âSimple Chemistry 101â explanation of SARA, modifiers, rubber and emulsifiers. The masterclass will also put into perspective the cohesion, adhesion, morphology, surface texture and geology of the mother-of-stone as these factors relate to the basic concepts of electrostatic charge (polar bonds) with non-polar organic glues.