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12th CONGRESS OF ROADS URUGUAYA

On 25, 26 and 27 September, the biannual conference of the Uruguayan Association of Roads was performed.

LATU again in the more than 350 players in the Uruguayan roads were present to exchange and learn about the latest developments in local infrastructure, maintenance, mobility, road safety and artwork, among other topics.

The same Bitafal Group participated in the exhibition presenting the new rheometer (DSR) of CITEVI well as new products supported by this equipment as are the HIMA, the PG 70-28 and new level of performance emulsions (EPG) . Technical presentations were linked to the performance of the above products and the recently published book "High Performance Surface Treatments".

The opening of the Congress was delivered by President of the AUC, Ing. Gerardo Fernandez, Minister of Transport, Víctor Rossi, Director of Mobility of the IMM, Pablo Inthamoussú, the Director of LATU and IDB representative for Uruguay.

Special conferences were given by Ing. Maria Mar Colas, from CEPSA and ATEB(Spain) “Surface treatments with asphalt emulsions for low-traffic highways”, by Mr. Jorge Setelich (Undersecretary of Transport and Public Works, Uruguay) “Central Railway Project – Uruguay in progress”, from Ec. Gonzalo Márquez (Municipal Government of Montevideo, Uruguay) “Electric Mobility in Montevideo: Where are we and where are we going?”, by Ing. Fabián Schvartzer (Independent Consultant, Argentina) with “Contribution of high-performance geocells in the calculation of pavement structures” and Dr. Ing. José Ramón Marcobal (SACYR, Spain) “Contributions to pavement engineering in Uruguay: a look towards the future”

In addition a thematic table "Proposals of Political Parties for the sector" where representatives gave their vision of how we are and proposals for the next period of government was conducted.

Within the thematic blocks, more than 30 technical papers on Transport, Road Safety, Structures, management and maintenance as well as pavements are presented.

The BITAFAL Group participated with four technical papers on "Surface treatments High Performance", "Advanced study of mixtures using different asphalts", "New asphalt emulsions level of performance" and "Recycling with cement and multiple treatments locked" together with the DNV.
At the close of the Congress there was a distinction as the best work of the Congress "Implementation of a mechanistic-empirical method for pavement design in Uruguay" of Ing. Martin Scavone and Gerardo Flintsch.

The novelty of the exhibition was that the outdoor showed new Wirtgen KMA 220 recent acquisition of CVC for recycling mixtures using foamed bitumen.
We look forward to the next Congress of Roads Uruguaya that possibly be done with the IBWC XXI.

GROUP OF PAVING EXPO BITAFAL PARTICIPATED

From day 27 to August 29 was held the Expo & Conference Paving South America, in San Pablo.

Pavement recycling with rejuvenating emulsions, micropavimentos high performance membranes antireflection thin cracks. These are some of the titles of the talks that were presented last August in the Paving Expo&Conference San Pablo, where we had the pleasure to attend.

The note then delves into the most relevant topics of the event that will mark the future of sustainable techniques in our region.

This conference consisted of workshops specific technologies where the field specialists unveiled the latest advances in products and application techniques. During the three days of Congress they were presented about 2300 and about 8800 people attended the various workshops.

Among the most relevant topics, deep recycling with emulsion can be highlighted. This technique, which is becoming more important every day, was explained in detail by experienced professionals, such as Tim O'Connell of Ingevity. Among the benefits that it highlights is first of all the fact that a recycled emulsion base provides superior strength and flexibility that minimizes rutting, fatigue and thermal cracks. Likewise, it is a cost-effective method where all the stone and asphalt material is recovered. For his part, Jorge Escalante from TDM commented on the Peruvian experience with this technique on a high-traffic highway in his country.

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Sustainable techniques mentioned above that in the past were not taken into consideration for technical and economic reasons, they are stomping the region. It was clear from the conference view is set to more sustainable alternatives where bet to improve the bases and very durable thin layers which are applied as rolling.

We thank our friends Betunel e Ingevity for kindly inviting us to the event. For those interested in updating their knowledge on these issues, the next edition will be held in the 1 to 3 September 2020.

INAUGURACION ROUTE 8 melo-Aceguá

the section built by the company CVC on Route 8 connecting Melo with the Brazilian border was opened.

On 10 September the ribbon cutting took place in the village Isidoro Noblía found in the newly renovated section. The ceremony was attended by Minister Victor Rossi, the Mayor of Cerro Largo, Pablo Duarte, representatives of the company, DNV and other national and local authorities as well as colleagues and friends.

The section was recycled in 9 m and then a road of 7.2 m was conducted in double bituminous treatment with fog. In some sites existing sewers widened and conditioned with asphalt some sections as traversing Noblía.

Recycling cement was performed in 25 cm depth giving a great bearing capacity to stretch. irrigation curing is then performed with

Recycling cement was performed in 25 cm depth giving a great bearing capacity to stretch. irrigation curing is then performed with Emulsion IRRIGATION 65 which allowed the release to traffic during last winter without problems. Bituminous simple treatment was performed on the 9 m wide while the fog twice using only road always Emulsion IRRIGATION 65 P25.

Exudation problems that appeared last year were already controlled in January and hopefully a good pavement performance this season and next summer following. The sealed surface texture was evenly across the entire width making resemblance to a asphalt.

We commend the company for having completed all the sections in very good condition and high quality. It is expected durability and enjoyment for users who can circulate in a safe and comfortable route.

Presidency note: https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/sala-de-medios/videos/ministerio+de+transporte++ruta+8++inaugura+tramo+entre+melo+y+acegua

PG 70-28 asphalt NEW

Bitafal Special Asfaltos incorporates a new high-quality modified bitumen called PG 70-28.

The new surface has excellent results in laboratory, achieving resistance to permanent deformation and the like fatigue one asphalt AM3. If you are perform traditional tests it can be classified as an asphalt AM2 (almost AM3) of the IRAM 6596 standard but is a performance grade asphalt PG 70-28 E (for extremely heavy traffic).

And there are several works that are using this new alternative modified asphalt on the one hand is being used in the retreading on concrete Route 8 by Tracoviax and CVC and another is beginning to be used in the reconstruction of Route 14 you have to perform the PPP Circuit Vial 3 by the Espina-Copasa consortium.

At 12th Congress of the Road Uruguaya the benefits of this new modified asphalt and comparative studies with other asphalt cements were presented at the square.

On Route 8, it is conducting a retreading over the existing concrete section of Mataojo Solis - Minas. First a base layer of 5 cm and then a 4cm surface, both prepared with the asphalt PG 70-28 (AM2).

The mixing temperature is in the range of 160 ° C, maintaining the characteristics of a conventional asphalt work and high performance work to achieve good workability in the vicinity of 150 ° C.

Both companies are making a very good job in both manufacturing and laying and compaction of asphalt mixture which is reflected in surface quality, both macrotexture and IRI. We emphasize safety equipment used as mobile radars and donkey backs of much needed in a high traffic route. Moreover, for the roughness of the section are being used skates 6 m with sensors coupled to the terminating and results feel gait.

We thank the companies and the MTOP the offered confidence.

NEW SEALS SEALING COLD - BITAFLEX PU

CITEVI has developed a new joint sealant applied cold and has high durability and strength.

Sealant Bitaflex PU is a liquid sealant at room temperature in black, of two components formulated with asphalt and polyurethane elastomers which cure when mixed to form a very strong self-leveling material of high elongation properties and good toughness, weathering and as a wide variety of chemicals such as fuels and oils.

It can be used for waterproof sealing of high strength and adhesion in cracks and control joints and expansion in concrete floors (roads, warehouses, factories, etc.) as well as for expansion joints in bridges.

Among the advantages of this new sealant we include:

It is applied at room temperature without heating.
exceptional elongation, tolerates the movement of joints.
Weatherproof, extraordinary resistance to rain and sunlight.
Resistant to chemical attack.
It maintains its properties (adhesion and elasticity) for a long time indoors or outdoors.
Once cured resists continuous immersion in water and other substances.
Release allows traffic in less than 2 hours.
Fragua rapidly throughout its thickness, even in deep joints.

Its presentation is in metal pails of 20 kg. Tests were conducted on some bridges and the Port of La Paloma with very good results, we attach images below.

For information, write to: bitafal@bitafal.com.uy

AUC HAS NEW HEADQUARTERS

More spacious, comfortable and bright, the new headquarters of the Uruguayan Association of Roads will allow greater flexibility and frequency of activities thereof.

The new location has a large conference room that can hold about 100 seated people. In turn, easily storable furniture was acquired that allows for training and postgraduate courses for up to 50 participants. The facilities are complemented by a meeting room, an office, a kitchen with a dining room and bathrooms. We congratulate the Association and its Board of Directors for the change made and we wish an excellent use of the headquarters. The address is Wilson Ferreira Aldunate 1322 Of. 202 and the phone +598 29009412.

On 29 July with the presence of about 50 members of the Ordinary General Assembly of the AUC who officiated in turn as opening the property acquired was performed. A new feature this year is the realization Technical Diploma in roadworks will feature 8 modules to perform during this year and next year and aims training of technical staff at work. For more information about the Diploma (https://www.auc.com.uy/event/curso-topografia-diploma-de-tecnico-en-obras-viales/). In turn he appeared to Uruguay as a possible future site of the XXI IBWC to be held in the year 2021, an event that will be confirmed in the coming months and keep you informed.

PERFORMANCE OF ASPHALT MODIFIED HIGH

the thesis of Ignacio Kröger Engineers and Carlos Pfeiff on the performance of highly modified asphalts (HiMA) was recently introduced.

Last July 4th fought against the Ing. Magdalena Pastorini, Ing. Arturo Forteza and Lic. Laura Luzuriaga with the final thesis which took more than eight months of intense work on a comparative study between the Hima the AM3 and AC30.

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In this thesis several technical papers to be presented at the 12th Congress of the Road Uruguaya and in the XX IBWC to be held in November in Mexico are released. Moreover it is performing a scaling himâ asphalt plant are preparing the experimental sections to assess their field performance in the long term.

FIRST TRANCHE OF ASPHALT IN URUGUAY HiMA

the first experimental section using highly modified asphalt (HiMA) was performed in Uruguay

The new highly modified asphalt (HiMA) developed by sion, He was executed by Necklace last August in the widening of Route 101. The section in question consists of 600 meters above prior to entering the roundabout junction Nicolich (direction Montevideo) outside lane. The aim of HIMA provide durability to asphalt, primarily because of its outstanding resistance to cracking and permanent deformation.

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The original project consists of a black base with conventional AC-30 asphalt 12 cm on which a road surface with 5 cm AM3 is then applied. Colier was proposed, with the approval of the MTOP, 600 m replace the AC-30 HIMA of which 300 m in thickness was reduced to 10 cm (17% reduction).

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And extracted with witness samples of the asphalt plant will proceed to perform tests of dynamic modulus, and fatigue loaded in four-point beam wheel. With structural package information and research, it will proceed to use mechanistic empirical design programs, such as BackViDe (IMAE) to predict their behavior.

We appreciate the confidence Colier MTOP and apply technology to allow himâ for the first time on our roads. The research results will be presented at the XII Congress of the Road Uruguaya on 25, 26 and 27 September and the XX IBWC Mexico 25-29 November.

Credits: Rafael L. Martins

CHILDREN'S DAY IN BARRIO COLONIA Nicolich

28 August 2019
in: Community,Bitafal group,News,Social responsability

Friday August 16 Garden # 293 and CAIF Fraternity of Colonia Nicolich, celebrated the day of the child with games, shows and gift-giving.

GROUP BITAFAL She was present with the donation of toys and learning materials with the collaboration of employees and the company who collected and delivered gifts to 120 children from the CAIF FraternityAnd for 222 children of the 293 Garden Cologne Nikolich.

A beautiful delivery experience, dedication and above all the satisfaction and gratitude of children, teachers and principals who welcomed us so warmly.

Special thanks and congratulations to the entire team of Bitafal Group who are committed to the proposed actions for children early childhood in our neighborhood, so I joined efforts to collect toys and money for the purchase of recreational materials - teaching.

NEW INDUSTRIAL PLANT

Bitafal group expands its installed capacity by acquiring the plant Urupema

The new plant, located in Barros Blancos at km 27 of Route 8, is the new commitment to develop the local market with new products and reach the regional market with high quality products and technical level.

They are more than 5 ha in area with 2000 m2 of roofed warehouses, plant chemicals advanced and more than 1000 m3 tank where we will develop a new generation of modified asphalts and other products for road maintenance.

He is currently performing a set point and the installation of equipment, an integral vehicle scale and adapted for handling asphalts waiting to be conducting the first tests in tanks next July.

Urupema was a processing plant plasticizers for PVC industry and other chemicals, being a plant that elaborated products both domestically and regionally. The whole plant is functional and adaptable to the preparation of other types of chemical compounds advanced for road maintenance.

CITEVI is working intensively on the development of a new range of innovative products that will be available commercially in the coming months and correspondingly present at events and fairs to participate.

We will keep you informed of developments in the next editions of "Making Roads".

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