In search of continuous improvement in product quality and sustainable development objectives, we launched the first pilot of a new box for the Bitaflex SA40Continue reading: NEW BITAFLEX BOX
Odoo is a comprehensive management software that covers all areas of the company such as billing, finance, purchasing, manufacturing, human resources, marketing, projects, among others. Odoo applications are perfectly integrated with each other, allowing us to fully automate commercial and industrial processes. It has the benefit of being open source software, which means that it is easily adaptable to the needs of our company and has a community of thousands of developers around the world who are constantly improving the platform and incorporating new applications.
We hope that the change will be reflected in a better service and greater speed in meeting the needs of all parties.
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
As Voltaire said, “There is no such thing as an accident. What we call this name is the effect of some cause that we do not see ”. In general, the incidence of the human factor is the main cause of claims, although the causes are really multiple and some are not very controllable. However, from our perspective and our commitment to Road Safety, the surface condition of the road is a controllable factor and we are working on various techniques and products that substantially improve this situation.
Traffic accidents are one of the most deadly evils in our country. From January 1 to November 30, 2020, a total of 19,721 people were injured by traffic accidents, of whom 347 died and 2606 were seriously injured, according to official figures from UNASEV. Although the rate decreased compared to the previous year (figures strongly influenced by the voluntary mobility restrictions of the pandemic), they continue to represent a problem to which we must pay careful attention.
We detail below some of the main causes and possible solutions:
Hydroplaning and “Spray” effect:
For example, if the asphalt does not drain the water well or due to defects in the road an accumulation occurs, the famous problem of aquaplanning or hydroplaning occurs. At the same time, in closed mixtures, the “Spray” effect occurs on rainy days that make visibility difficult. Beyond the profile of the road that must ensure drainage as well as have a low rut to avoid accumulation, there are solutions that are capable of improving this drainage.
One of the solutions that has been applied experimentally in Uruguay is an F10 mixture with modified asphalt BITAFLEX AM3 in which a higher macrotexture (above 1.0 mm in the sand patch) was achieved than in usual semi-dense mixtures and allows to reduce the "Spray" effect mainly. Even so, it is necessary to see alternatives that drain more water, so we are working to carry out a overcoated with a drainage-type mix with modified asphalt BITAFLEX AM3, asphalt rubber AMC 50 the highly modified asphalt HiMA. The high viscosity of these binders allows the mixture to be applied while maintaining its high percentage of voids and its excellent performance against permanent deformation, preventing the formation of rutting and water accumulation as well as eliminating the “Spray” effect.
The greater the voids on the surface, the safer the rolling, so there are alternatives with surface treatments that allow improving sections that have these problems. For example we have applied in Uruguay type surface treatments “Chipping" O cold microagglomerates to solve the rutting problem in such a way as to restore the transversal profile of the road and allow the normal drainage of water towards the sides. On the other hand the application of multiple locked treatments (TMT) It allows to generate voids but with a more comfortable and less noisy rolling.
Lack of texture and friction:
A problem related to the previous one but which is approached in a different way is the issue of the lack of friction of the road due to exudations or loss of texture of the stone aggregates. This can normally occur in heavily requested areas such as intersections, traffic lights, access to roundabouts, roundabouts, etc. In these cases, loss of vehicle control, increased stopping distance and skidding can cause serious accidents. To improve friction we are also working with high friction Seal Coat treatments, composed of high performance binders and excellent resistance aggregates. These treatments have the additional possibility of generating a red, blue or green color surface, which improves the visibility of the road and the driver's attention.
Wells:
Finally, the problem with wells is that they usually generate abrupt maneuvers at high speeds that can end in a collision or loss of control of the vehicle. For this, at Grupo Bitafal we work to promote preventive treatment, with the use of a battery of surface treatment techniques that allow, with the same money as with a milling and replacement scheme, to maintain a high standard of the pavement, ensuring the absence of wells.
In secondary and urban roads we have been working with departmental municipalities for several years supplying the family of emulsions MIX 55 to make cold mixes for patching.
In short, these are the latest developments in materials and techniques that improve road safety. We want to invite anyone interested to see our facilities and see these innovations first-hand.
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.
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 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. .
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.
Last January 28 The official inauguration of the works took place at the intersection of both routes, in front of Manantiales beach. The Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Luis Alberto Heber, the Mayor of Maldonado, Enrique Antía, the Director of Roads, Hernán Ciganda and the Directors of the company participated in the meeting.
There are several accolades that the Serviam company has received for the Capeseal that was carried out in more than 33 km of route that were rehabilitated in just 3 months. Not only for the quality of the finished work but also for the speed of execution as well as for the aesthetic and functional improvement of one of the main tourist corridors in Punta del Este.
As we discussed in the Bulletin # 118, the works on Route 104 consisted of cleaning the strip and deepening the gutters as well as the surcharge of between 15 and 20 cm of roughness that was recycled with cement along with the old existing bituminous treatment.
We do not care how far the goal is, we care about doing it together as a team, understanding that the success of one is the success of all.
We hope this video inspires you like us to build more and better roads.
The Uruguayan Association of Roads launched the Bulletin N ° 1 of the XXI Ibero-Latin American Asphalt Congress (CILA) that will be held in Punta del Este from 21 to November 26 of 2021 together with the 13th Congress of the Uruguayan Highway. Both events will be held simultaneously, taking advantage of the facilities of the Convention Center and Enjoy Hotel that provides an optimal setting for holding this type of Congress.
We enclose Bulletin N ° 1 with all the necessary information about the event.
Throughout the cycle we delve into the content found in our book that bears this name and what is available to download on our website: https://bitafal.com.uy/libro-tratamientos-superficiales/
The cycle consisted of 3 modules:
MODULE 1: How to guarantee the success of gravel irrigation: materials, selection, design and good construction practices.
MODULE 2: Surface treatments: Performance tests.
MODULE 3: Life cycle analysis of surface treatments: the most efficient option for conservation.
The recordings are already available on our website. They can access them HERE
Thanks to the more than 450 users who followed us throughout the cycle, and to convey to them that this was the beginning of a new modality that we will begin to implement.
As always, we are open to your concerns regarding the topics that are of interest to you so that we can develop in future webinars.
We go for more, we will continue to share paths.
