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ADVANCES IN ROUTE 14

Road Circuit 3 advances according to the schedule foreseen in the rehabilitation of Route 14.

The “Circuit 3” Public-Private Participation project in charge of the COPASA and ESPINA consortium comprises the sections of Route 14 that go from the city of Mercedes to Sarandí del Yí. There are about 300 km of road rehabilitation using cold recycling technology with Portland cement and a subsequent 4 cm tread with the new modified asphalt BITAFLEX PG 70-28 provided by Grupo Bitafal.

In addition, the construction of a bypass to the city of Sarandí del Yí, the construction of two new traffic lanes in the city of Trinidad and the construction of a new section that connects Route 14 with Route 3 is planned.

This Route that crosses our country practically in the center has an important weight for the productive activity, foreign trade and the productivity of the companies that export through the port of Nuevo Palmira and especially for the pulp production plants of UPM and Montes del Plata. The situation of the same was diverse, sections in bituminous treatment and sections in asphalt layer with variable widths in all their extension.

The new project involves a widening in several sections together with their respective bridges, correction of the layout, planimetric improvements to increase the average speed as well as reinforcement of the structure and a smooth and safe running surface.

Currently there is a large deployment of teams and work fronts throughout the route. Many national companies are doing a great job in the construction of their respective sections or bridges. Idalar, Cujó, Incoci, Díaz Alvarez, Molinsur, CVC, Frivial, Saceem, Espina and other subcontractors are working at the same Impact.

All sections have a widening and recharging front for granular material, then a 20 cm cold recycling front with Portland, then an emulsion curing irrigation IRRIGATION BITAFAL 65 and gravel and finally a paving front applying a 4 cm thick asphalt mix with modified asphalt BITAFLEX PG 70-28.

In Bulletin # 108 of last November we anticipated some aspects of the work such as the incorporation of technology for example: 4 m rules for pavers, automatic control systems for motor graders, oscillating compactor rollers, among others, as well as safety and neatness of the works.

In addition to this, the works are being carried out at a very good pace and it is expected that by the middle of this year a large part of the sections will be completed.

Once again, we thank the Consortium and the contracting companies for the trust they have given to supply such an important input as modified asphalt and emulsions for a road work of such magnitude.

BITAFAL GROUP RESPONSIBLE CARE AND ENVIRONMENT

He December 3 We welcome the representative of the Responsible Care Program Environment and an external auditor of the LSQA, to conduct the audit on compliance with the requirements of this program, which the company is attached.

Was one more instance verification and enrichment of management, the positive result of it, stimulates continue working in this direction.

The purpose of the Program of Responsible Care Environment, is to manage the risks they are exposed the different actors involved in the management of chemicals, looking for continuous improvement and excellence in their interaction with the environment, occupational health and safety of employees and the community.

PRINT 50 AN ALLY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Since the introduction of the emulsion 50 in Uruguay PRINT form base priming it has changed considerably because of the technical and economic advantages

We have made little emphasis on the environmental benefits of its use to the detriment of asphalt diluted for priming as in the case of the MC1. Diluted contains 30% volatile solvents evaporating end to the atmosphere photochemical smog impact on the greenhouse effect and the reduction of the ozone layer while PRINT 50 only emits water in curing.

Also, temperatures of handling and application of different types of primers lead to significant fuel economy as the PRINT 50 It is fully liquid at room temperature and water it is possible at temperatures as low as 40 to 50 ° C while the MC1 must be heated to 90 ° C or 80 to be applied correctly.

In recent years the use of PRINT 50 in Uruguay achieved:
- Reduce by 3000 tons of solvents emitted into the atmosphere
- Reducing CO2 emitted to the atmosphere because of its lower temperature manufacturing, handling and application
- Improving safety and health of workers by lower operating temperatures and avoid inhaling solvents
- Eliminate the risk of explosion in regadores trucks.

As for flammability and explosion hazard we should worry seriously and only in 2019 there were 2 accidents which fortunately had no fatal casualties but substantial material losses.

March 14 2019: Explosion of a tank RC2 in Maldonado http://www.maldonado.gub.uy/?n=38251&mm=Obras

3 of June 2019: Explosion and fire sprinkler asphalt diluted in Cologne: http://ro.com.uy/2019/06/incendio-en-colonia-un-camion-exploto-y-otros-dos-tomaron-fuego-en-el-talleres-municipales/

In many countries of the world the use of diluted asphalt is prohibited, as is the case of Argentina and Spain, or at the least there are state policies that tend to reduce these products. In the US and Canada have guidelines for not using dilute solvent regulate their content or used out only from the time of ozone generation (usually summer).
It has recently been proposed that can not manufacture or market any diluted containing more than 0.5% by volume of volatile solvents evaporated at 260 ° C or less as determined by ASTM D402.
Uruguay should consider this path if we want to be an environmentally responsible country and protect the lives of workers.

For further information on the technical advantages we approached them a paper presented at the 9th Congress of the Road Uruguaya: https://bitafal.com.uy/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9%c2%ba-CVU-Trabajo-Imprimaci%c3%b3n-con-emulsiones-mejoras-t%c3%a9cnicas-y-ambientales.pdf

Crossed by Route 7

The general state of the route is good and has done good work that will have long life.

In recent years, a great effort has been made on Route 7 to improve its structural capacity and bring it to a primary route standard. To this end, a widening of the road has been carried out in almost its entire extension to reach a total width of 11 m and double bituminous treatments have been carried out on the 7.2 m road and simple treatments on the shoulders. Cement has been recycled over more than 100 km and granulometric stabilized sections have been carried out to increase the bearing capacity of the pavement.

Structural results speak for themselves, there are no potholes or sinkholes despite the tremendous growth that had heavy route, but we still have way to go to achieve double bituminous treatment resistant and durable from day one.

Exudation treatments presented in several sections of the works recently opened but have been remedied by the construction companies time and no risk for rising or severe bleeding now. It is clear that the sections carried out during the winter are most affected but there are still sections executed in good time they had exudation.

On the other hand those made from October 2019 to date show a very good performance and have not submitted exudates and has been achieved adequate dosing and has been made in good time.

Irrigations A are always in very good condition and this is because the appropriate proportions of aggregate and asphalt are used (because if there are landslides, the base is visible and it is necessary to redo the section), which allows having the necessary voids in the system to prevent exudation. On the other hand, when there are landslides in aggregate B, not much attention is paid to it, since aggregate A “hides” the problem, but that is where the necessary voids are lost, since the asphalt of both irrigations is there, but only to adhere the aggregate. A. This is verifiable in the field since the most compromised sections have a cushion of aggregate B in the ditch and the sections in better condition do not.

In this regard we insist on the following points to prevent premature exudates:

1) Respect the ban

2) Incorporating ball penetration test for the ramming potential at the base arid

3) Make dosing based on rational method Austroads where in addition to the characteristics of the aggregates are incorporated concepts based and traffic

4) In the selection of aggregates, narrow strips search granulometric aridos for irrigation A and B that do not overlap in their belts or are contiguous

5) Executing processing B should be next to or immediately after the A cure system for simultaneously minimizing loss arid B as proposed in multiple treatments locked

6) Use highly modified emulsions (P40 or P60) for those sections which have a high traffic and are in thermal Mediterranean area

7) Making only the risks A

We need to rethink the usefulness of double treatments as new work. Today Today we are making almost all stabilized bases, so a simple treatment that provides impermeability and an adequate macrotexture is more than enough. Irrigation A already cured and in service have a very good mechanical resistance and are capable of withstanding high traffic without problems, there are plenty of examples in Uruguay and in the world. In New Zealand and Australia, only simple irrigation is done in new construction and they are maintained frequently to maintain the necessary safety and functionality characteristics.

January 2020 - Bitafal Group

OPENING OF ROUTE 50

Serviam inaugurated the section linking Route 1 with Tarariras

The rehabilitation of 22 kilometers of Route 50 in the department of Colonia was attended by Minister of Transport and Public Works, Victor Rossi, the Mayor of Cologne, Carlos Moreira and other national, departmental and local.

bacheo and one double bituminous treatment was performed in almost the entire length of the path executed emulsion IRRIGATION BITAFLEX 65 P25 and a double Spreader SECMAIR CHIPSEALER 41. In turn, between Route 1 and the locality El Semillero, a micro computer was placed in cold emulsion BITAFLEX MICRO 62 P25 that markedly improved the surface finish of treatment.

The works also included improvements in various sections such as the urban area of El Semillero and Tarariras where asphalt was laid and the correction of the layout of some curves and the construction of eight culverts. The works demanded an investment of three million dollars.

Serviam thank the provided confidence in the supply of products and services.

BITAFAL in "DISRUPTIVE"

We were invited to share our experience in innovation

Disruptive is a series of the National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII) broadcast by TV City and through social networks. The series shows the way that cross the Uruguayan entrepreneurs. out their challenges, goals and motivations to bring out innovative ideas.

We share the program issued last December 10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZOIsXrGXwY

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND SUCCESSES FOR 2020

From Group BITAFAL we wish them every success for the coming year

We arrived at the end of the year 2019, undoubtedly marked by the electoral cycle, which has involved almost the entire road network. We have worked hard and we have put our efforts on improving the quality of everything BITAFAL Group offers. Invest in technology, a new plant and train our employees, seeking to follow the path of innovation, commitment, responsibility, teamwork and transparency.

As every year, we highlight the work we are doing all players in the sector, as our roads is a reference worldwide for the level of innovation we apply to the construction and maintenance of our roads. We thank all our raving fans who believed, believe and believe that Bitafal Group is a company that promotes the development of the sector.

Thank you for the confidence offered in these years and we hope to accompany them in their future projects.

We share with you some highlights of the 2018-2019 work cycle that position us to a 2020 full of new objectives:

We opened a new terminal in 1000 tons of asphalt at our plant in Colonia Nicolich: https://bitafal.com.uy/inauguracion-de-nueva-terminal-de-1000-toneladas/
We optimize the blend of asphalts basis for achieving quality and consistency in manufactured products: https://bitafal.com.uy/homogeneidad-calidad/
We incorporated a dynamic shear rheometer Anton Paar Smartpave 102: https://bitafal.com.uy/citevi-da-un-gran-paso-a-incorpora-un-reometro-dsr/
We are introducing the book "High Performance Surface Treatment": https://bitafal.com.uy/lanzamiento-libro-grupo-bitafal/
Adjust penetrations emulsions to meet performance weather and traffic Uruguay: https://bitafal.com.uy/homogeneidad-calidad/
We opened a new plant in Route 8 for supplying modified asphalts: https://bitafal.com.uy/nueva-planta-industrial/
We expand our transport fleet asphalts to reach the region: https://bitafal.com.uy/ergont-continua-ampliando-su-flota/
We developed the new highly modified asphalt and conducted a test section: https://bitafal.com.uy/nuevo-tramo-con-asfalto-hima/
We developed a two-component joint sealant for cold application: https://bitafal.com.uy/nuevo-sellador-de-juntas-en-frio-bitaflex-pu/
We incorporate a new type PG 70-28 asphalt modified high quality being used in many works: https://bitafal.com.uy/nuevo-asfalto-pg-70-28/ Y https://bitafal.com.uy/asfalto-pg70-28-en-ruta-14/
We toured the country several times to watch closely the realities of work and accompany our customers in the inaugurations: https://bitafal.com.uy/no-es-lo-que-dicen/ Y https://bitafal.com.uy/mantenimiento-de-rutas/
We participate in fairs and congresses most important in the world of asphalt and construction: BAUMA: https://bitafal.com.uy/bauma2019/The honesty Rusi: https://bitafal.com.uy/viii-pro-bitum-rusia-2019/, PAVING EXPO BRASIL: https://bitafal.com.uy/grupo-bitafal-participo-de-paving-expo/, 12th CONGRESS VIALIDAD URUGUAYA: https://bitafal.com.uy/12-congreso-de-la-vialidad-uruguaya/, XX CILA MEXICO: https://bitafal.com.uy/xx-cila-en-mexico/ and other events such as CONEXPO CHILE
We collaborate with educational institutions on various occasions: Campaign shelter, Child Day, Christmas, donations instead of gifts year-end. They were beneficiaries CAIF Fraternity and Garden 293 Colonia Nicolich, Liceo Francisco de Paysandu, Uruguay Fe y Alegría, among others
We reinforce our commitment to safety, health and care of the environment with various actions, and training and investments in the development of friendly and circular economy thinking products.

We see a promising 2020 both in our work in Uruguay and the region. We develop new technologies and products to keep us apart. We follow the path of the generation and dissemination of knowledge, so much so that we will be doomed to the organization of the XXI IBWC in Uruguay to be held in 2021.

We will remain close to our customers and friends always seeking the best for our country and strengthen the ties that are most important for long-term sustainable development.

Congratulations and much success for 2020.

Road maintenance

We made a tour of the fronts of works which are being used Bitafal products.

This time we made 1400 km traveled by different works in progress, or a year of operations, for the purposes of check the technical situation and being in contact with the realities of the same.

In general all routes flown are in good condition but we have to convince us that interventions on the roadways when done in a timely manner so substantially lengthen the quality and durability of our floors. On the other hand we must continue to innovate and look for continuity mechanisms that do not generate electoral cycles ups and downs in the construction industry.

1) Laying asphalt mixture with modified BITAFLEX AM3 on driveway route 5It executed by the company HYG, great work rate and tidiness, a substantial improvement on driveways executed noticeable, providing a long service life of the road.

2) Then we visited the works on route 3 Pass of the Port to Young about 6 years ago and made it in very good shape and visited the recent works carried out by the firm Gofinal / Lemiro Pietroboni in retreading executed asphalt modified asphalt BITAFLEX AM3. I became essential that retreading modified asphalt because it was the only stretch of Route 3 in the vicinity of Young was fatigued.

3) Just finished running route 25 also modified asphalt BITAFLEX AM3. We were accompanying the company Colier Opening of the section of Young to Route 90 which has a traffic of 300 trucks per day wood and general condition of the road it was very bad due to the age of the last interventions.

4) They are starting the work by signing the INCOCI route 90, Which is stabilized with portland cement and seal with a surface treatment made with highly modified emulsions.

5) On Route 30 Route 3, Diaz Alvarez signature is running treatments emulsions IRRIGATION Bitaflex 65 P40, Achieving aggregate adhesion / asphalt very good and well behaved at the high temperatures of the region.

6) We participate in the cuts ribbon inaugurating bridges all route 30, Works of very good quality and excellent execution deadlines were completed 7 months before the deadline, congratulations to the four companies that participated: Saceem, Incoci, Grinor and Cujo.

7) Bases route 30 are being prepared by the firm Tracoviax in its entirety for treatment reinforced emulsions highly modified type IRRIGATION 65 P40 as required by the standard and the respective region.
Sieve executed with bases are being stabilized very well and really congratulates them for the arduous task of mastering the basalts of the north.

8) We review the overall asphaltic treatments region surrounding the city of Artigas and we can certify that his condition is very good. We visited the section executed by Incoci on Routes 30 and 31 as well as performed by Tracoviax on Route 30 and kept in good shape, without exudates or potholes. They are very well executed with the correct dosage, presenting a texture that can be seen in the photos taken.

9) And returning, we passed the landmark CHIPING executed by Colier on route 5 in the sections of hits on Route 43, San Gregorio de Polanco. That stretch was performed for the purpose of a necessary and immediate intervention to last 1 or 2 years, as we have been 8 years and continues to provide adequate service. Only they have been some meters bridging sealing.

We have to convince us that interventions on the roadways, when done in a timely manner, so substantially lengthen the quality and durability of our floors.
That calculation is handled that for every dollar we spend on maintenance, spare 8 future dollars, in this and many other cases are checked handsomely.

We have cases of the Chiping de Ruta 8 of Serviam 4 years, the retreading 2 cm asphalt Arnel Bitaflex AM3 on route 8 which it lasted more than 10 years and only last year was milled and Recapo by the firm Techint. It is very good for our company to see the progress of the work and make returns to our friends.

Until next time.

XX IBWC IN MEXICO

A large contingent of Uruguayan at the XX Congress of the Asphalt Iberolatinoamericano held in Guadalajara, Mexico

From the 25 to the November 29th He was held at the Performing Arts Center of Guadalajara a new edition of the most important congress in the world of asphalt. This time more than 800 technicians from 27 countries were present to show progress in binders and asphalt paving technology.

The strong presence of Uruguay was to ratify the realization of the XXI IBWC in the city of Punta of the East in November 2021. The launch was performed by a campaign of expectation during the Congress with a stand of Uruguay, an information campaign through leaflets and finally the announcement at the closing ceremony along with a video prepared for the occasion.

Organized by the AMAAC (Mexican Association of Asphalt), the WHAT XX It was held in conjunction with the Expo Asphalt Mexico and consisted of 5 days of intense knowledge sharing and closer ties between the different actors in the world of asphalt.

They presented more than 150 technical papers in various forms such as plenary lectures 2 auditoriums and simultaneous presentations in the same room with multiple screens and in which participants approached according to topics of interest.

There were also six lectures by prominent experts who spoke on asphalt mixes, infrastructure, design methods and auscultation of pavements.

Uruguay was present with 10 technical papers presented of which 7 were performed oral presentation format. Bitafal group He presented on emulsions degree of performance on mixtures with highly modified asphalts and on agile trials DSR (rheometer) to determine characteristics of asphalt mixtures. Serviam presented a paper on the design and implementation of a foamed bitumen recycling by Ing. Faustina Keuliyan and also on the rehabilitation of Route 60 with the Capeseal technology by Ing. Rodrigo Tejería and Pablo Carranza.

Furthermore Eng. Oscar Giovannon (Arg.) Presented the thesis of Ing. José Luis Martucci on recycled foamed performed in Route 3 and James Kröger presented thesis Ing. Gerardo Fernandez on primer emulsions.

He Tuesday in the afternoon, in a special session, Bitafal Group presented his book "High Performance Surface Treatment" of which were delivering copies of the same to all participants and which had an excellent reception.

The week was full of hard work broadcast next IBWC to be held in Punta of the East, first with the dissemination of material on Uruguay and customs, then on our natural beauty and closing Tipped East and an express invitation to participate in the XXI IBWC to be held in 2021 with a promotional video. We're on track and we will fulfill the expectations of all "cileros".

Nuevamente "one more!"

ROUTE OPENING 18

Last October 10th Serviam inaugurated the work carried out on Route 18.

Route 18 Archives - Grupo Bitafal

Addition was performed on the sections still had good structural condition but any sign of surface damage, a micro cold emulsion BITAFLEX MICRO P25 62 with excellent quality implementation. We commend the company for work performed and the confidence provided.

The inauguration took place in Pueblo Rincón in the presence of the Minister of Transport, Victor Rossi, the Director of Roads Leonardo Cola and other members of the MTOP. In turn participated the mayor of Vergara, representatives of the Treinta y Tres, colleagues and friends.

A detail of execution and the new control technique mentioned cracking may be found at: https://bitafal.com.uy/nueva-tecnica-de-control-de-fisuracion-para-cementados/

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