Understand what binder test results mean on the road.
Bituminous binders can determine how successfully a road material is produced, transported, placed and compacted – and how well it performs once opened to traffic. NTRO’s Holding It Together course gives you a practical technical foundation in the three principal binder groups used in Australian road construction: unmodified bitumen, polymer-modified binders and bituminous emulsions.
Move beyond simply reading a specification or test certificate. Explore how binders are produced, why different grades behave differently and what key test results reveal about pumping, spraying, mixing, storage, coating and compaction. You will also connect laboratory properties with performance in the field. See how binder selection and specification can influence rutting, cracking, bleeding, fatigue resistance, durability and other construction and whole-of-life outcomes.
The course works through the Australian specifications governing each binder group:
Led by NTRO materials specialists, this face-to-face course gives you direct access to experts who understand both binder science and its practical application. Ask questions, examine test methods and work through the issues that affect real road projects. Selected Melbourne sessions may also include a guided laboratory tour, allowing participants to see binder-testing equipment and processes firsthand.
After the workshop, complete a short online knowledge assessment to consolidate your learning and demonstrate your understanding.
Enrol now and learn to turn binder specifications and test results into better-informed construction decisions.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
