This paper describes an update and overview of the use of Bitumen-Rubber (BR) in South Africa. The South African experience with the transfer of the Bitumen-Rubber Technology to mainland China is also discussed briefly.
This guideline document covers the role and function of bitumen in road layers or applications, the types and grades available in South Africa, standard specifications and technical requirements, selection criteria for a wide range of applications and a brief description of availability and packaging.
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Modifying bitumen is currently a common practice in South Africa. The asphalt pavement industry has seen an increase in use of different types of modifiers in an attempt to improve or extend the properties of bitumen.
The largest quantity of bitumen rubber used for a single project in South Africa was on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project from 2009 to 2011, where around 400 000t of bitumen rubber asphalt ...
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AECI Spraypave, a South African manufacturer of bitumen, modified binders and emulsions for road construction, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AECI Much Asphalt. The business owns unique technology that enables the enhancement of penetration grade bitumen required to produce asphalt. This technology entrenches AECI Much …
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The South Africa National Road Agency Ltd has entered into a research and laboratory testing agreement with the CSIR to support the revision of the South African Pavement Design Method (SAPDM). The research includes characterising a bitumen-rubber semi-open graded mix, known in South Africa as BRASO. The general concern was whether …
Commercial Software packages are available in South Africa that cover the Pavement Number PN Design System and the Design Equivalent Material Classification DEMAC system. At the same time, the TG2 (2020) ... manufacture and construction of bitumen rubber asphalt wearing courses Manual 20 Sealing of active cracks in road pavements
The viscosity of the BR binder generally lower than in South Africa (fewer and coarser rubber crumbs, which take longer to react, more stable viscosity)
The success of rubber-modified bitumen has led to its widespread adoption by government agencies and road authorities throughout South Africa.
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In South Africa, an empirical characterisation of crumb rubber modified (CRM) bituminous binders has historically been the only means of predicting their performance in pavement layers, short of constructing pavement test sections.
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Aggregate 95% of Asphalt by Mass 85% - 90% of Asphalt by Volume. Aggregate consists of hard material which is generally derived from the crushing of solid rock or boulders. The structural and functional performance of an asphalt mix in the pavement layer is largely influenced by the physical properties and characteristics of the aggregate blend.
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Increase in traffic demands and environmental considerations make the use of rubber-modified bitumen attractive and economically viable. Continuous research is required to stay updated with latest materials available and methods of manufacturing. Currently the bitumen specification in South Africa is being revised to align with the …
The design procedures and construction practices used for the construction of Bitumen-Rubber Asphalt in rehabilitation projects in South Africa are also discussed. Bitumen- Rubber Asphalt / Hot Mix Asphalt (BRHMA) is normally used where the other asphalts have already failed or where the existing base courses are in severe distress.
The Bitumen rubber technology adopted in South Africa was obtained from Arizona in the early. a 50/70 or 70/100 pe netration grade binder (80%) a t 190°C 200°C and adding groun d tyre cru mbs ...
With a fleet of more than 30 modern bitumen distributors, bitumen haulers, 13 mobile bitumen rubber and PMB modification plants Tosas is well placed to service the roads industry with all its requirements.
The outstanding success of Bitumen-rubber (B-R) asphalt over the past 15 to 20 years in South Africa has revived interest in this product in recent years. This success became prevalent in 1998 with the report on the 12-year service life of bitumen-rubber asphalt on the Buccleuch Interchange [Potgieter etal 1998].
The new mix, which includes recycled tyres, can help to bolster low-grade quality bitumen. It will also assist South Africa in producing specific asphalt mixes in the event of national bitumen shortages.
Much of the production from Mathe Group factory, goes to bitumen product manufacturer, Tosas, for the manufacture of rubber modified bitumen. This product is being used by the South Africa National Road Agency for massive upgrades to the N1 in Gauteng and the N2 / N3 leading from the port of Durban.
Rubis Energie's bitumen division is gaining strength in Africa with the opening of its new subsidiary Rubis Asphalt South Africa. September 2021. Rubis Asphalt South Africa based its operations on a "ship to containers" model. Our first operations took place in September 2021. Starting from the cities of Cape Town or Durban, we deliver ...
