Blocks of bitumen in the NTRO laboratory.

Holding It Together - Using Bitumen, PMBs and Bituminous Emulsions in Road Construction

This course provides an overview of the three main types of bituminous binders that are used in road construction (i.e. unmodified bitumen, polymer modified binders and bituminous emulsions). It includes information about how each material is produced as well as how they are specified. The course also describes the specified tests that are performed on each type of material and how the results of these tests will affect road construction and long-term road performance.

About this course

This course will provide a general insight into the use, specified properties and applications of bitumen, polymer modified binders (PMBs) and bituminous emulsions that will benefit project/contract/asset managers as well as technical specialists in State Road Authorities and Local Councils. This course will also benefit technical and production staff that work for binder suppliers.

Course Outline

Learning Outcomes

Understanding of how unmodified bitumen, PMBs and bituminous emulsions are produced
Understanding of the specifications applied to these materials, tests included in each specification and general applications of each material
Understanding of how the test results obtained for these materials affect construction and road performance

Topics Covered

Knowledge Transfer Accreditation

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Who is this for?

Registration Instructions

The following instructions should be followed by all MRPV personnel (including NELP and WGT) when registering for training.
If you are delivering road construction projects in Victoria, you must comply with the standards determined by the Victorian Government. These standards are covered in the following workshops.
For more information, please contact MRPV-TechnicalTraining@roadprojects.vic.gov.au