12 May 2011, 00:00 -

Geosynthetics and Steel Meshes for Longer Lasting Roads

Venue: SCI HQ, London,UK

Organised by SCI's Construction Materials Group

Synopsis:

This seminar will review the issues and advantages of using the various types of geosynthetics and steel mesh systems that are available to enhance the performance of flexible composite pavements of roads, airfields and similar areas.

In the current economic climate with the coalition government looking to reduce expenditure on highway construction and with traffic volumes steadily increasing year on year, it is important more than ever before that highway authorities consider all options to ensure their pavements last as long as possible.

Incorporating Geosynthetics and Steel Meshes into the pavement structure is one such option for enhancing the service life of pavements. This approach effectively helps to make the existing asset last longer and reduces the whole life cost index thereby securing best value for the public purse.

Booking Form: Geosynthetics and Steel Meshes for Longer Lasting Roads

Who should attend?

This seminar is aimed at practising engineers and technicians in the highway and airfield industry who are interested in obtaining the maximum out of their materials for difficult and heavily trafficked pavement structures

Programme
 
9.30,   Registration and refreshments
 
10.00   Chairman’s introduction, Cliff Nicholls, TRL Limited
 
10.05   Manufacture of geosynthetics & steel meshes, Ian Fraser, Tensar and Chairman of the UK Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society  
 
10.30   Installation techniques, Howard Cooke, Asphalt Reinforcement Services and Chair of RSTA Sub - Committee
 
10.55  Refreshment break
 
10.55  RSTA/ADEPT code of practice, David Shercliff, Tencate
 
11.50  Case studies, Tom Foster, Foster Contracting & Richard Bennett, Maccaferri
 
12.15  ADEPT guidance, John McRobert
 
12.40  Morning discussion
 
13.10  Lunch
 
14.00  German experiences, Michael Schmalz, ifb - Gauer
 
14.45  Highways agency interim advice note, Donna James, Highway Agency
 
15.10  Making the right choice, Bob Noakes, Suffolk County Council
 
15.35  Afternoon discussion
 
16.00  Refreshments and close
 
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