Help validate the asphalt of the future
Fibre reinforced asphalt proves itself in practice; now for objective data. Dutch Fiber Trading seeks validation sections with government and contractors.
The Dutch infrastructure faces a considerable challenge. Roads need to last longer, maintenance budgets are under pressure, and at the same time there is a growing need to further reduce CO₂ emissions and raw material use, and to reduce the number of asphalt mixtures in use.
Extensive international research has been carried out into the use of aramid fibres in asphalt. This has demonstrated positive effects on, among other things, rutting, cracking and service life. In the Netherlands too, a number of roads, roundabouts and trial sections have now been realised in which fibre reinforcement has been applied.
From practical experience to objective data
Practical experience has been positive. Visual inspections and regular monitoring show that the structures are holding up well. The time has now come to further substantiate these experiences with objective data — not only to confirm the performance of fibre reinforced asphalt, but above all to predict service life more accurately, plan maintenance measures better, optimise structures, reduce the number of asphalt mixtures required, make sustainability gains (MKI [environmental cost indicator] and CO₂ reduction) visible, and support clients in making well-founded investment decisions.
Why we are looking for validation sections
With validation sections we want to gather independent field data, monitor long-term performance, objectively assess service life and maintenance, optimise mixtures and structures, work towards fewer variants and more standardisation, accelerate the validation of sustainable innovations, and share knowledge with the entire sector.
For this we are seeking collaboration with municipalities, provinces, water boards, Rijkswaterstaat, contractors, asphalt producers and knowledge institutes.
Let's measure, monitor and prove it together
Does your organisation have room for an innovative trial section? Let's measure, monitor and prove it together. Contact Dutch Fiber Trading to discuss the possibilities.