Grupo Bitafal Comunicación, Author at Bitafal

ROAD INVESTMENT WILL CHANGE THE REALITY OF THE COUNTRY'S ROUTES

Routes within the country are being prioritized, emphasizing those that connect the territory from East to West, such as 14, 20 and 26

In 2021, more than 500 million dollars were invested in road works. The amount will double this year and, at the end of the five-year period, it will reach 3.3 billion. This investment will make it possible to change the road situation in the country, with maintenance works, new routes and changes in quality standards, informed Minister José Luis Falero.

Falero explained that the routes in the interior of the country are being prioritized, emphasizing those that connect the territory from East to West, such as 14, 20 and 26. It is also aimed at rehabilitating those routes that are important to generate a greater development in the northern departments, such as Route 6. Various execution modalities are used, trying to be efficient in the use of Uruguayan resources, he said.

Source: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/inversion-vial-cambiara-realidad-rutas-del-pais

FIUBA PAVEMENT LABORATORY

03 October 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalts, fiuba, laboratory, floors, roads

We visited one of the pavement laboratories more modern region of

The laboratory of the Department of Transportation of the FIUBA carried out by Ing. Juan Campana and Ing. Alejandro Bisio are part of a major renovation carried out by Vialidad Nacional a few years ago, supporting universities and different district laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment. of Highway.

We had the pleasure of visiting the facilities, knowing how the laboratory works and taking the opportunity to strengthen even more the ties with this University of Argentina.

The laboratory has capacities for the analysis of the different asphalt paving materials as well as equipment for the design and evaluation of mixtures. It has a complete laboratory for analysis of asphalt binders both by traditional tests and by grade PG. It also has aggregate and filler evaluation equipment as well as dynamic soil evaluation equipment.

As for asphalt mixtures, they have different types of mixers and compactors for the preparation of various test specimens, as well as all the tools for their correct sawing and preparation. The highlight is the mixture evaluation equipment that has both dynamic modulus according to European and American standards and fatigue evaluation equipment in various formats. Obviously the rutting and binder content equipment and others are present in such a modern laboratory.

XVIII ARGENTINE CONGRESS OF ROADS AND TRANSIT

03 October 2022
in: News,Uncategorized
Tags: asphalt, congress, mtop, floors, road safety, roads

Great Uruguayan delegation in the XVIII CAVYT

On September 26, 27 and 28, the traditional Argentine Road and Traffic Congress was held at the Convention Center of the Hilton Hotel in Puerto Madero, with a historic attendance of more than 2,000 participants.

The Uruguayan delegation was present with a large contingent of Engineers from the National Directorate of Roads as well as Municipalities and companies in the road sector of our country. Grupo Bitafal presented on the Development of the Cape Seal in Uruguay and also on the promotion of the next XXI CILA that we are proudly carrying out together with the AUC.

The inauguration of the Congress was attended by the Ministers of Public Works of Argentina, Gabriel Katopodis, and that of Uruguay, José Luis Falero, as well as other road and transportation authorities from the neighboring shore.

The event was held simultaneously in 5 rooms where the following topics were discussed: Network management and road asset management; connectivity, transport and logistics; Smart Technology: Knowledge, innovation and creativity; Rural roads; Road safety: policies to reduce accidents; flooring; Sustainable Multimodality in Urban Regions; Environment and road transport; and Highway Planning and Project.

In parallel, the Symposium organized by the Permanent Asphalt Commission was held with three master lectures by renowned technicians in the field such as Dr. Miguel Angel del Val, Dr. Angel Sampedro and Dr. Carlos Fonseca focused on Sustainability and in Road Safety.

The Uruguayan delegation was present with a large contingent from the DNV who attended along with the Minister and his advisers showing the change in direction that the MTOP shows in terms of the training of its collaborators and that they will also be present in large numbers at the next CILA and the Uruguayan Road Congress.

A SECTION OF ROUTE 8 WHICH PASSES THROUGH THIRTY-THREE WILL BE REHABILITATED

An investment of 10 million dollars will be made to rehabilitate a section of route 8 that crosses the city of Treinta y Tres, between routes 17 and 19

In the coming weeks, the technicians from the Roads Directorate will be finalizing the executive project for the work. Once the project is finished and the details of the intervention are known, it will be announced to the departmental authorities and public opinion, informed Minister José Luis Falero.

The Minister toured the routes of the department. Several of them will be under construction throughout the period, as part of the execution of the national road infrastructure plan designed by the government. Falero stressed that not only will work be done on national routes, but also on secondary routes "which must be prioritized."

The hierarch highlighted the progress in the construction of the bridge that will link La Charqueada with the town of Cebollatí in the department of Rocha. The work not only involves the construction of the bridge, but also the rehabilitation of the accesses by Route 91.

Source: https://www.gub.uy/ministry-transport-works-public/communication/news/will-be-rehabilitated-section-route-8-passes-thirty-three

THE FOUR SECTIONS ARE AWARDED TO DUPLICATE ROUTE 5

The extension of the double track from Canelones to Durazno will improve traffic conditions and provide safety to users

Currently the double track runs from Montevideo to Canelones. Its extension will be executed in four sections. The first goes from Canelones to the town of Mendoza. The second goes from Mendoza to Florida, the third from Florida to Sarandí Grande and the last from Sarandí Grande to Durazno.

The estimated investment is about 300 million dollars. The duplication of the section that goes from Florida to Sarandí Grande is carried out through a rehabilitation, maintenance and financing contract (Cremaf). This financial instrument streamlines instrumentation times and speeds up the start of works. The tasks are executed in two years and their maintenance is guaranteed for the following 10.

Source: https://www.gub.uy/ministry-transport-works-public/communication/news/are-awarded-four-spans-to-duplicate-ruta-5

LESS THAN THREE MONTHS FOR THE XXI CILA and the 13th CVU

30 August 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalt, which, congress, Punta del Este, roads

Bonus registrations until October 13

In the final stretch to meet again with the asphalt community of Ibero-Latin America, we press the accelerator to try to have one of the best CILA Congresses in history. The almost 300 technical works received are being evaluated by the prestigious technicians convened for this purpose and we hope to have the results in the next few days. There will be 4 sessions in 3 rooms simultaneously to share the latest advances in the world of asphalt pavements. We remind you that there is a special registration rate until October 13, you can check them here:

https://cilaxxi.uy/sobre-cila/inscriptions-cila/

All Master Conferences are confirmed, we will have the participation of important technicians from Australia, USA, Spain, South Africa and Uruguay. You can find more information at: Keynote Conferences (https://cilaxxi.uy/sobre-cila/keynote-conferences-which/) and in the PROGRAM (https://cilaxxi.uy/sobre-which/program-which/)

The commercial exhibition is complete and we are looking for more places to expand it since there are many companies interested in participating in this event. On the other hand, social activities, such as the day of Integration or the walks of the group of companions, are being finished outlining. In the next few days the Newsletter with the details of the event will be available.

We are waiting for you in Punta del Este!

ASPHALT EMULSIONS COURSE FOR MTOP REGIONAL

30 August 2022
in: News

We participated in a course on the use of asphalt emulsions for road construction

On August 3 we were present at Tacuarembó to share a course on good practices in the use of asphalt emulsions for Regionals No. 3, 4 and 8 of the National Road Administration (DNV) of the MTOP. The event was attended by more than 30 people including foremen, machinists, operators and engineers from the aforementioned regional offices.

There are more and more environmental, technical and economic pressures that lead to the use of asphalt emulsions in road construction and the course that we prepare at Grupo Bitafal seeks to remove fears and provide practical tools for its effective implementation.

We begin the day with a general introduction to asphalt emulsions, their versatility and incomparable long-term quality compared to diluted asphalt, focusing in turn on the safety and sustainability of the emulsions.

Then we delve into the different techniques that use emulsions such as primers, bituminous treatments, micro-agglomerates and cold mixes for patching, always seeking a balance between technical and practical issues. To do this, along with the talk we were doing various demonstrations on the use of emulsions, bringing the product closer to users so that they recognize and understand it. At the same time, we provide various practical tools for dosing, calibration and application of the various techniques mentioned that we summarize in our Book "High Performance Surface Treatments".

All participants obtained a copy of said Book as well as direct contact with Grupo Bitafal technical staff to clarify doubts or queries that may arise during the application.

NEW SECTION WITH HIMA IN URUGUAY

A highly modified asphalt (HIMA) was used to cover a section of Route 1

Four years ago, Traxpalco carried out a coating on the concrete pavement of Route 1 to improve the IRI and the general surface condition of the section. The excellent results are felt when one drives on it and that is why an extension is being carried out with a project similar to the one reported in the Bulletin N° 94

On this occasion, a section of approximately one km of an Asphalt Arena was made, in which a highly modified asphalt with SBS polymer was used (HIMA) in a thickness of 20 to 30 mm. It is to be expected a greatly improved performance of this SAMI (Stress Absorbing Membrane Interface) type layer, since the asphalt HIMA It is much more effective than the usual modified asphalts (type AM3) to attenuate the rise of cracks and joints.

The asphalt HIMA It was prepared following the specifications proposed by the Florida Department of Transportation (USA), which is one of the states with the most experience in the use of this new technology. They are evaluated for performance at 76°C in the MSCR test that is carried out with the dynamic shear rheometer, contemplating a maximum viscosity so that mixing and compaction are similar to those used with type modified asphalts. AM2 Y AM3. This could be verified on site since both temperatures were maintained and there was no difference either during the preparation of the mix or when laying it.

The section in question with Arena Asfalto was carried out at km 54 of the roadway beyond Route 1 in the Libertad bypass. On it, the regularizing layer will be applied with a CAD 12 mixture and then an F10 as tread, both made with modified asphalt type AM3. In the vicinity of the Liberty Free Zone, it will also take place on an Asphalt Arena made with AM3 a CAD 12 leveling machine with asphalt HIMA to evaluate the performance of a usual dense mix (with less asphalt content compared to an Asphalt Sand) in attenuating the reflection of joints and cracks.

We will be monitoring the various sections executed to confirm the benefits of this technology that is increasingly being developed worldwide.

URUGUAY PRESENTS THE LARGEST WORKS PLAN OF RECENT TIMES

29 July 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalt, mtop, plan vial, uruguay, roads

In this five-year period, the largest investment in roads and bridges in the history of the country will be made. The quality of the road network will be raised with emphasis on transversal routes

The plan aims to improve the quality of roads and bridges to meet current and future needs.

The investment planned for the five-year period is 3,300 million dollars, which means an increase of 700 million compared to what was foreseen in the five-year budget, explained Falero.

Particularly, the investment in 2022 will be 905 million dollars, which represents about 2.5 million dollars per day. The figure marks a historical record. This investment will allow raising the standard of the road network to face the current traffic flow and future demands, accompanying the economic growth of the country.

Of the 8,800 kilometers of the road network, some 7,600 will be intervened, which represents more than 80% of the road network under construction. Maintenance works will be carried out on 4,400 kilometers, in about 2,600 there will be a change of standard and there will be 600 kilometers of new work, which will increase the country's road heritage.

One of the novelties of the plan is that special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the works. The Minister pointed out that there will be no more national ballast routes. There are currently 375 kilometers in these conditions, to which a double bituminous treatment with cement stabilizer will be carried out, to have a greater guarantee of its durability.

Source: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-transporte-obras-publicas/comunicacion/noticias/mayor-plan-obras-ultimos-tiempos

THE XXI CILA ON THE HORIZON

29 July 2022
in: News
Tags: asphalt, which, congress, Punta del Este, roads

Deadline for presentation of technical papers – July 29

Today is the deadline to submit the full papers, so all of us who submit our abstracts are working hard for the final delivery.

The Special Conferences are confirmed and in the next few days the Informative Bulletin with the details of the event will be available.

This last month has been, above all, very significant in terms of stand reservations. We can say with great joy that we already have almost 100% of the places reserved.

On the other hand, we remind you that until September 29 there is time to register with a bonus and you can do it here: https://cilaxxi.uy/about-cila/inscriptions-cila/

We believe that this congress is going to be very special, it took a long time and the desire to meet again is very great.

These congresses are not only instances of professional enrichment but also of building ties, generating friendships and transmitting knowledge from generation to generation.

We are waiting for you with enthusiasm!

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