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SURFACE TREATMENT COURSE WITH THE AUC

SURFACE TREATMENT COURSE WITH THE AUC

The Uruguayan Association of Roads conducted the course on Surface Treatments with 50 professionals from the sector in June and is preparing its repetition for the first days of July.

Last June 14th The Surface Treatments course taught by Ing. Ignacio Kröger was carried out in virtual mode, one of the courses within the Diploma program for Road Works Technician (DTOV) taught by the AUC. On this occasion, specific topics of material selection, design, construction and good practices were discussed, in front of an audience of 50 people, including engineers, assistants, foremen, laboratory workers and students.

The objective of this course, in addition to training in these specific topics, proposes to eliminate several prejudices that still exist at the national level about the efficacy of surface treatments, and to convince that instead of "cheap" and that "they require a lot of maintenance" are the options more cost efficient for road maintenance.

Due to the great interest in this subject, the AUC plans to repeat the course on the day July 5th, also in virtual mode. Registration closes this week and there are limited places. If you are interested in participating, write before Friday to Ana Damonte in secretaria@auc.com.uy
FIRST SECTION WITH RECYCLED GLASS POWDER

FIRST SECTION WITH RECYCLED GLASS POWDER

We continue working on the Sustainable Development Goals incorporating recycled materials in pavements

We continue working on the Sustainable Development Goals incorporating recycled materials in pavements BITASEAL We continue working on the Sustainable Development Goals incorporating recycled materials in pavements
The first experimental section in Uruguay was carried out in the city of Trinidad with the participation of Fábrica Nacional de Cervezas (FNC), Arenas de Vidrio and the Intendencia de Flores. The BITASEAL The first experimental section in Uruguay was carried out in the city of Trinidad with the participation of Fábrica Nacional de Cervezas (FNC), Arenas de Vidrio and the Intendencia de Flores. The
The first experimental section in Uruguay was carried out in the city of Trinidad with the participation of Fábrica Nacional de Cervezas (FNC), Arenas de Vidrio and the Intendencia de Flores. The
In recent months, we have joined the company FNC, which has a special interest in finding an outlet for the recycling of discarded packaging, since a new Packaging Law is about to be approved, as well as several decrees that are on the way to recycling packaging in the short term. .

In recent months, we have joined the company FNC, which has a special interest in finding an outlet for the recycling of discarded packaging, since a new Packaging Law is about to be approved, as well as several decrees that are on the way to recycling packaging in the short term. . BITASEAL In recent months, we have joined the company FNC, which has a special interest in finding an outlet for the recycling of discarded packaging, since a new Packaging Law is about to be approved, as well as several decrees that are on the way to recycling packaging in the short term. .

BITASEAL sealant adjusts to different granulometries of glass powder according to the expected thickness to be applied, which can range from 1 to 4 mm and can also be colored in a wide range of colors according to need. In the coming months we will be executing the first section of BITACOLOR BITASEAL sealant adjusts to different granulometries of glass powder according to the expected thickness to be applied, which can range from 1 to 4 mm and can also be colored in a wide range of colors according to need. In the coming months we will be executing the first section of

SEALING CRACKS WITH BITABAND ASPHALT TAPE

SEALING CRACKS WITH BITABAND ASPHALT TAPE

BITABAND SELF-ADHESIVE tape seals and waterproofs where quick and easy manual placement is required

The company MTA Ingeniería has carried out a complex sealing of fissures in Shopping Tres Cruces using the tape BITABAND AUTOADHESIVA very successfully eliminating water seepage with a simple way of application.
The tape is composed of asphalt modified with polymers and special fillers that are presented in rolls with release paper for application in sealing different surfaces and as adhesion between materials. It comes in 10m long rolls in a 5cm width and 3mm thickness.
The applications of this product range from sealing cracks up to 5 mm wide in asphalt pavements to the construction of elastic bridge joints for fixing the reinforcement sheet and waterproofing the joint. We invite you to know more applications at this link: https://bitafal.com.uy/bitaband/
DOUBLE TREATMENT LOCKED IN CIRCUIT 1 PPP

DOUBLE TREATMENT LOCKED IN CIRCUIT 1 PPP

Traxpalco and Hernández and González perform at a very good pace with BITAFLEX RIEGO 65 P40 emulsion

The sections reconstructed by means of Surface Treatment include Route 54 and Route 57 and include a widening of the planimetric correction platform, surcharge and stabilized with Portland cement. Then, a double treatment is being carried out on the pavement at 7.2 m wide and a single treatment on shoulders at 1.8 m wide. The treatment is running with the technique Multiple Treatment Locked (TMT) with highly modified emulsion IRRIGATION BITAFLEX 65 P40 that allows high performance performance and early release to transit as well as saving materials without risk of exudation.
The works of Route 54 that the company Traxpalco is executing have made important progress in their execution since both the stabilization and the surface treatment are scheduled to be completed during the month of May. The works consist of a platform widening to 12 m wide together with planimetric adjustment of the entire section, then the granular material is stabilized with Portland cement to achieve a simple compressive strength of at least 20Kg / cm2. Then the TMT is carried out with highly modified emulsion IRRIGATION BITAFLEX 65 P40 with 6-12 mm aggregate and 12-19 mm with mist irrigation. The performance of the double treatment is above 15,000 m2 / day.
We thank Eng. Guido Saizar and Emilio Aitcin for sharing their concerns and collaborating with our company in continuous improvement.
The complete “Circuit 1” project consists of the reconstruction and maintenance of 260 km of existing route for a time horizon of 20 years, on Routes 12, 54, 55 and 57, as well as the construction of the Bypass in the city of Carmelo.
LEARNING ABOUT CONSERVATION

LEARNING ABOUT CONSERVATION

Is our network gaining or losing value?

This is one of the questions of the ROADVOCATE course taught by the Pavement Preservation and Recycling Alliance (PPRA), which we attend virtually and where we update our knowledge about preservation and conservation treatments.

April ends and with it goes another of the editions of the fantastic PPRA ROADVOCATE course. With the presence of more than 60 people, from various American transit agencies, construction companies and material suppliers, we learned from experts how to use various tools for better pavement conservation, including various calculators and technical material to get the most out of it. of our resources, especially in this pandemic context.

The ROADVOCATE course is a knowledge update course that imparts the pre to teach public transportation agencies, contractors, and the general public the fundamentals of making data-driven decisions, how to optimize budgets by spending wisely, and the importance of conservation.

The platform where the magic happens is on the PPRA website www.roadresource.org and it is where all the activities of the course are carried out. Among other things it contains:

  • A guide to select the most suitable treatment for a road, based on its condition or from a photographic comparison.
  • A complete treatment toolbox, fully explained from its materials to its execution and good practices.
  • Comparative calculators of equivalent annual costs, life cycle cost, remaining life and cost benefit between different treatments.
  • Sustainable calculators to assess green projects.
  • Manuals and technical information on all pavement recycling and conservation techniques.

The conservation of highways is becoming more and more relevant these days, when budgets are somewhat limited and when we must protect the road network, one of the most important assets of nations. It is interesting to note that the views of Americans regarding conservation are familiar to what happens in our South American countries: lack of budget, lack of long-term planning, political pressure, complaints from neighbors, etc.

Fortunately, slowly but surely, several agencies are reversing the trend from reactive to proactive maintenance. In this way, the wasteful thought of "let's intervene the roads in the worst condition" is left behind, which exhausts the resources of the administration, due to an attitude of "Let's keep good roads in good condition" Fortunately, slowly but surely, several agencies are reversing the trend from reactive to proactive maintenance. In this way, the wasteful thought of "let's intervene the roads in the worst condition" is left behind, which exhausts the resources of the administration, due to an attitude of

Grupo Bitafal, as a member of the PPRA and a participant in its international committee and marketing committee, is taking steps to bring this valuable knowledge closer to local and regional government administrations, so that in the future we can receive this type of courses in our countries and in Spanish.

We leave some of the screenshots of the virtual course, with more relevant information. Finally, we invite you to browse the web www.roadresource.org and learn more about conservation.

Until next time!

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BITAFAL GROUP

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BITAFAL GROUP

We work on many of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a happier and healthier world

The Goals for Sustainable Development (ODS), are the UN's master plan for a happier and healthier world by 2030.
At Grupo Bitafal we ask ourselves: how do we incorporate these objectives into our day to day?
Under the UN initiative "Make change possible" we focus on several of the SDGs to live in a more sustainable way at work and at home, changing consumption patterns, focusing on the use of renewable energy and others. We invite you to learn about our initiatives.
Regarding GOAL 9: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, we believe that innovation and technological progress are key to discovering lasting solutions to economic and environmental challenges and that is why we focus on:
  • Implement an Innovation Management System to develop the initiatives we take in an orderly manner.
  • Promote sustainable and long-lasting technologies such as pavement recycling, soil stabilization, high-performance surface treatments, and asphalt mixtures with modified binders.
  • Promote a philosophy of preventive maintenance of pavements using mainly cold techniques.
  • Promote asphalt emulsions as the most user-friendly alternative to the use of asphalt binders.
Regarding GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION we seek to do more and better things with fewer resources, decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, increasing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable lifestyles. We are proposing a transition towards green economies like the CIRCULAR ECONOMY and with low carbon emissions. For this and linked to the other objectives:
  • We work on the incorporation of recovered waste in paving such as: end-of-life tire dust, crushed glass, steel slag, recycled plastics, recovered hydrocarbons and other large amounts of waste that are a great problem for our society.
  • Study the life cycles of the cold techniques that we promote, seeking to minimize the carbon footprint with different initiatives.
  • We have a total Waste Management looking for alternatives for reuse and recycling.
Regarding GOAL 7: AFFORDABLE AND NON-POLLUTING ENERGY we focus on changing our internal consumption matrix by incorporating clean energy, including renewable sources, energy efficiency and reducing the use of non-renewable fossil fuels. For this we are implementing in our plants:
  • Install photovoltaic solar power generation systems.
  • Implement recovered oils as an alternative fuel to Fuel Oil.
  • Install sensor-based control systems along with frequency inverters, timers, and lighting fixtures to promote energy savings.

All these initiatives are closely related to GOAL 13: ACTION FOR CLIMATE to adopt urgent measures to combat climate change and its effects. With these initiatives we seek to reduce carbon emissions from our operations and supply chains, improving energy efficiency; reducing the carbon footprint of our products, services and processes; and increasing investment in the development of innovative and inclusive low-carbon products and services.

In addition, being part of ASIQUR's Responsible Care of the Environment (PCRMA) Program since 2008, many of these initiatives focused on the environment have been complemented with social ones for several years and therefore under OBJECTIVE 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, OBJECTIVE 3: HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, OBJECTIVE 4: QUALITY EDUCATION and OBJECTIVE 5: GENDER EQUALITY we have various initiatives such as:
  • Within our company as well as in the neighborhood where we are installed for information, collaboration, training on various topics of interest.
  • We collaborate with gardens, schools, CAIF and other local institutions to improve living and working conditions with financial donations, shelter campaigns, toys, food, among others.
  • We incorporate young students in dual modality, internships, internships and others for their training and work experience.
  • We seek to achieve a work table on the contribution of pavements to road safety.
  • We have strict protocols for the protection of employees and the community against different risks such as chemicals or COVID-19.

We will go deeper into the different initiatives in future editions of our Newsletter to count the progress and spread the enthusiasm for a happier and healthier world.

THE WORKS OF THE PPP CIRCUIT 7 BEGAN

THE WORKS OF THE PPP CIRCUIT 7 BEGAN

Grupo San José trusts Bitafal to supply asphalt products

The Group, made up of the companies Serviam, CVC, Interagrovial, plans to duplicate the road in the section of Route 3 between Routes 1 and 11, and the construction of the Route 11 bypass to the city of San José, as well as the construction of a new 400 m bridge over the San José river.
Bitafal will supply the modified asphalt and emulsions for the execution of the pavements of the work that the PPP must maintain for 20 years. For this, both the black base layers and the tread layers with modified asphalt will be made.
Last monday February 1st A construction commencement ceremony was held, with the presence of the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Luis Alberto Heber, the undersecretary, Juan José Olaizola, and the mayor of San José, Ana Bentaberri.
An execution period of 3 years is estimated for this project, which will be financed by Grupo San José S.A. with the support of CAF, CAFAM and BROU, which amounts to USD 70 million and 20 million for the rest of the contract, destined to maintenance.

Bitafal will supply the modified asphalt type PG 70-28 for base coat and type PG 76-28 for rolling as well as modified emulsions used for bonding and accessory works. We will keep you updated on the progress of the work.

BITAFAL GROUP IS PART OF THE ISSA

BITAFAL GROUP IS PART OF THE ISSA

We continue to expand our commitment to improving and transforming roads. As of 2021 we are part of the international committee of the most important world association for the promotion, training, education and best practices in pavement conservation technologies.os, la International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA).

The ISSA is the international association in charge of discussing pavement preservation technologies. It has an extensive library of technical standards, drawn mainly from extensive American experience, which assist in the design, testing, quality control, measurements and payment procedures for the application of grouts, cold microagglomerates, surface treatments and sealing of cracks. .

It is a network of more than 250 members dedicated to strengthening the industry, offering training, incorporating the latest innovations and new technologies in the preservation of pavements. The organization provides training workshops to its members and provides a space for multidisciplinary technical exchange, from the laboratory scope to on-site application. Being part of the ISSA also implies belonging to the pre (Pavement Preservation and Recycling Alliance) that has powerful online tools to manage pavements.

Our role within the association is to be able to bring all this technical and practical knowledge to the Latin American ministries, municipalities, laboratories and companies, to continue moving together the permanent improvement of our conservation works, especially in this challenging global context. We will keep you informed of more news and events in the next newsletters.

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