SCI HQ, London, UK
18 October 2012, 09.00 - 16.15
Organised by SCI’s Construction Materials Group
Synopsis:
Bitumen is a complex visco-elastic material, derived from the hard end of the hydro-carbon spectrum, which is used as the binder in the majority of flexible road pavements since the demise of coal tar in the middle of the last century. The complexity allows for wide variation in properties, both naturally occurring and deliberately engineered, that leaves many engineers who regularly use the product confused about the myths and the truth. The seminar is intended to set out the position of bitumen as a useful engineering material that is key to an efficient road network in this and other countries.
Papers will be presented reviewing the history, exploration and manufacture of the material, looking at its chemical and physical properties, its influence within asphalt mixtures and its specification and testing.
Attendees:
The seminar is aimed as an update to practising engineers and technicians in the highway industry, whether from a bitumen supplier, an asphalt producer, a consultant or a highway authority. In short, anyone who will be designing, specifying, producing or laying asphalt in which bitumen is a major contributor to the performance. It will assist their understanding of how to optimise that performance during construction, on site and for durability.
Programme:
09.30 Registration and refreshments
10.00 Group chairman's welcome, Adrian Blacker, SCI Construction Materials Group
10.00 Welcome and introduction, Cliff Nicholls, TRL
10.10 Sources, supply and availability, Keyvan Hedvat, Argus Media
10.35 An understanding of the uses of rheological properties, Ian Lancaster, Nynas
11.00 Refreshment break
11.30 Modification and additive updates, Jeff Barnes, Nayler Chemicals
11.55 The place of natural asphalts, Adrian Blacker, Asphalt Associates
12.20 Bitumen requirements for recycling asphalt, David Markham, Tarmac
12.45 Morning discussion
13.10 Lunch
14.10 How to specify for your requirements, Paul Edwards, Lafarge
14.35 Performance related specifications, Egbert Beuving, EAPA
15.00 SHRP and superpave 20 years on, François Chaignon, Colas
15.25 New climates – new designs?, Simon Shearwood, Norfolk County Council
15.50 Afternoon discussion
16.15 Refreshments on departure
Bitumen Booking Form and Programme
Organisers:
Miles Williamson, Nynas UK
Mike Gibb, Atkins
Cliff Nicholls, TRL
John Richardson, Colas
Location:
SCI HQ, London, UK
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Delegate Fees:
Earlybird fees - before 17 September 2012
GB£125 . . . . . . . . .IAT/CIHT Member
GB£110 . . . . . . . . .SCI Member
GB£35 .. . . . . . . . . SCI Student
GB£145 . . . . . . . . .Non Member
GB£75 . . . . . . . . . .Subsidised Member
Standard fees - after 17 September 2012
GB£145 . . . . . . . .IAT/CIHT Member
GB£130 . . . . . . . .SCI Member
GB£45 .. . . . . . . . SCI Student
GB£175 . . . . . . . .Non Member
GB£90 . . . . . . . . .Subsidised Member
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