Conference program
For conference session details, download the Detailed Conference Program (PDF file, 110kb, version dated 25 July). This now includes complete listings of all sessions, presenters and papers. For a one-page summary of the conference sessions, download the Summary Conference Program [PDF file, 100kb, version dated 25 July]. Please note that this program may be subject to change.
Papers will be presented on a range of topics:
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Here are some of the program highlights:
Bitumen Safety Demonstration
A bitumen safety demonstration will be showcased on Sunday (day of registration) by Mr Barry Gundersen.
This will be a ‘practical’ presentation of the more graphic demonstrations used in well known bitumen safety courses presented to promote safe practices when working with bitumen.
Barry Gundersen has over 38 years engineering and management experience in the road surfacing industry on both sides of the Tasman. He was National Technical Manager for Bitumix (NZ) for 15 years before setting up his own consultancy in 1995, specialising in road surfacings. Barry has been a visiting lecturer at Auckland University for 12 years and also runs training courses for the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association.
National Practice
This session provides an overview of current sealing practices from various sealing countries such as Australia, New Zealand, UK and South Africa.
Sprayed Sealing Practice in Australia
Mr Walter Holtrop, Manager of the Training and Advisory Centre, Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA)
Chipsealing Practice in New Zealand
Mr Barry Gundersen, Consultant, Gundersen Consulting, New Zealand
The Design of Surface Dressings (chip seals) in the United Kingdom
Dr Cliff Nicholls, Senior Academy Fellow, Infrastructure Division TRL Limited, United Kingdom
Sprayed Sealing Practice in South Africa
Mr Trevor Distin, Chief Executive Officer, Sabita, South Africa
Bitumen Emulsions
A paper featuring the bitumen emulsion surface dressings market in Europe has been prepared by the International Bitumen Emulsion Federation (IBEF) in France
NOTE: the 23rd ARRB Conference immediately follows the Sprayed Sealing Conference. Participants of the Sprayed Sealing Conference are encouraged to attend the 23rd ARRB Conference, and special registration rates will apply. For more information visit www.arrb.com.au/conferences. Some topics relevant to Sprayed Sealing will also be showcased on the first day of the 23rd ARRB Conference.