Technical information

In this section, we display technical notes (including RoadMat R&D studies), case studies and user guides for our website.

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April 2025 field trial with Wetfix® G400 on US Highway 98 in Pasco County, FL: 2.5-3 inches (6-8 cm) of Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) were paved on a granular base. Picture courtesy of Nouryon

New generation Warm Mix Asphalt solutions with Wetfix® G400

Wetfix® G400 marks a significant advancement in the realm of warm mix asphalt (WMA) technology, serving as the next-generation compaction aid and adhesion promoter. It stands out with its environmentally friendly composition and low odor profile, removing the need for hazardous chemical labels.

Case study

30 October 2025

Road Events for 2026

This note compiles the main events for the road industry in 2026

Event list

07 November 2025

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Road Events for 2025

This note compiles the main events for the road industry in 2025

Event list

24 October 2025

In 2023, Colas and BAM Royal Group have commissioned two cycle paths equipped with 1,000 m² of Wattway photovoltaic coating in the provinces of North Brabant and North Holland in the Netherlands. Picture courtesy of Colas.

Can we efficiently harvest energy from pavements?

This note describes the various routes to harvest energy from pavements and their maturity, cost and efficiency

Technical note

01 May 2025

The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Test Track in Auburn Alabama where the hybrid B2Last® + SBS trial was performed. Picture courtesy of NCAT

New BASF evaluation of Hybrid B2Last® Modified Asphalt Pavement

BASF explored the performance of the hybrid B2Last® + SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) modified asphalt binder on the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) Test Track in Auburn Alabama.

Case study

12 May 2025

PR FLEX 20® by PR Industrie was used on 297,000 m2 of wearing course in Queen Alia International Airport (Jordan). Picture courtesy of PR Industrie

Application of PR FLEX 20® on Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan

PR Flex 20® was chosen for the polymer-modification of the new wearing course during the North Runway rehabilitation in QAIA

Case study

02 February 2025

Application of Asphacal® TC on a tack coat. Picture courtesy of Lhoist

Use of Asphacal® TC to protect tack coats

The use of Asphacal® TC has become inevitable during road maintenance operations. It preserves the cleanliness of neighboring road network, insures a proper bonding and the performance of surface courses, thus allowing for a long pavement life

Case study

30 August 2024

Geosynthetics are largely used in pavement construction. Picture courtesy of Afitexinov

Why use geosynthetics in pavement engineering?

This note describes geosynthetics, geotextiles and associated products and how they are used in road construction

Technical note

05 September 2024

The B270 (Waldfischbach, Germany) test sections where the asphalt with B2Last® achieved similar properties to a typical PmB 25/55-55, while reducing mixing and laying temperature (Warm Mix). Picture courtesy of BASF

B2Last®: the new bitumen additive for enhanced asphalt durability

The principles and benefits of B2Last® were validated in the B270 test section where it was shown that similar properties to those obtained with conventional polymer-modified binders could be achieved, while allowing for a significant temperature reduction (Warm Mix)

Case study

22 March 2024

The 27th PIARC World Road Congress took place in Prague (Czech Republic) in October 2023. Picture from Jéshoots (pexels.com)

RoadMat R&D: Presentation of the RoadMat database at the 27th World Road Congress

Three papers and a poster on the RoadMat database have been presented at the 27th PIARC World Road Congress held in Prague (Czech Republic) in October 2023

RoadMat R&D Studies

18 February 2024