The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to start the process of monetizing toll-based operational road assets under the toll, operate and transfer (TOT) model, aimed to bring new investments to the highways sector. “We have not as
Global Bitumen Market
The global bitumen market is forecast to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of four percent between 2015 to 2020, and the world’s largest energy traders such as the Vitol Group and the Trafigura Group Pte. are in
Bitumen News
Bitumen (Asphalt) 80/100,60/70 cutback Bitumen MC30, MC70, MC3000, RC70, Oxidized Bitumen, Bitumen Emulsions,Prime & Tack Coat, Base Oil
Performance Grade (PG) Bitumen
Description Performance Grade (PG) bitumen is bitumen which is graded based on its performance at different temperatures. The LTPP has given certain algorithm to calculate the temperature of the pavement based on the temperature of the air above. From this,
Bitumen Paint
ALFA COAT 5 BITUMEN PAINT Description Alfa Coat 5 Bitumen Emulsion is a single-pack, fibrated and stable water-borne emulsion which cures to form a firm and flexible bitumen waterproofing membrane. Alfa Coat 5 is designed for use on horizontal and
Cutback Bitumen (Medium & Rapid)
Cutback Bitumen ( Liquid Bitumen ) is Bitumen that is dissolved in a solvent . Typical solvents include Naptha, gasoline and kerosene, white spirit etc. The type of solvent controls the curing time while the amount determines the viscosity of
Bitumen Price and Methodology
The Soaring Oil prices although justifies the fluctuation in the pricing of bitumen, there is not an established mechanism to derive the bitumen price till date. The bitumen market is getting mature and liquid. The majority of the exporting nations
Viscosity Grading of Bitumen (VG Grade)
Description To grade the bitumen based on viscosity BIS revised IS-73-1992specifications (Viscosity at 60°C) and as such there are four grades VG-10, VG-20, VG-30 & VG-40. A few qualification tests like specificgravity, water content, ductility, loss on heating &Farass breaking
Asphalt Recycling
Asphalt plant manufacturers agree that recycled asphalt is a valuable resource that is too good to waste – Mike Woof writes Around the globe there is growing interest in the use of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP). The technology to utilise
SANRAL TENDERS
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) his issued tenders to six pre-qualified bidders for each of the mega-bridges, over the Mtentu and Msikaba River gorges, that are to be part of the greenfield section of the N2 Wild Coast