SANRAL adopts new specifications for asphalt and bitumen designs: Sean Strydom, SANRAL Southern Region Materials Specialist (right), and Yanga Mshweshwe of SANRAL’s Centre of Excellence determine the theoretical maximum density of asphalt. SANRAL has adopted two new road materials engineering specifications for the construction of the national road network, and other roads under its jurisdiction. Port Elizabeth, 15 September 2016 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited … [Read more...] about SANRAL adopts new specifications for asphalt and bitumen designs
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Bitumen Shortage Hampering Potholes Repair and New Road Surfacing
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's turn-around time for fixing potholes and the tarring of roads is currently adversely affected due to the national shortage of bitumen supplied by refineries all over the country. Bitumen is used in the manufacturing process to produce asphalt, which is a sticky black conglomerate, used in road construction where it is used to repair potholes, general road repairs and new road surfacing. Over the last couple of months, bitumen was either not available … [Read more...] about Bitumen Shortage Hampering Potholes Repair and New Road Surfacing
