Bitumen, once a predictable byproduct of crude oil refining, is now at the center of a global supply and quality challenge. As refining technologies evolve and crude sourcing diversifies, the characteristics of bitumen have become increasingly inconsistent. This has posed challenges for contractors, suppliers, and transportation departments around the world. Bitumen Quality Changes Historically, bitumen was [...]
Creating durable, long-lasting asphalt pavements that are also environmentally friendly is a constant challenge for producers, contractors, and transportation agencies. As asphalt surfaces age over time and become brittle, they can exhibit cracking, raveling, and potholes. When replacing these surfaces, the roadway material can be milled and used as a future source of aggregate and binder for new road [...]
In modern roadway construction, the choice of polymeric additives plays a critical role in balancing performance, and workability. Traditional elastomeric and plastomeric polymers have long been used to enhance asphalt binders when developing polymer modified bitumen (PMB) mixes. However, advancements in polymer technology, such as the introduction of bitumen-friendly polymeric additive PGXpand®, are reshaping how engineers approach high-performance [...]
The Sripath Group of Companies is pleased to welcome Dr. Atakan Aksoy as a technical consultant and regional contact for customers and partners based in Turkey. As a member of the Sripath Innovations team, Dr. Aksoy’s expertise will support operations and business in increasingly growing region of interest in the asphalt and bitumen industry. Dr. Aksoy is [...]