Asphalt concrete made with TNK-Alfabit polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) has improved performance and durability characteristics compared with conventional pavement mixtures.
“TNK-Alfabit’s unique properties are the product of innovative manufacturing technologies. We apply a proprietary technology to cross-link polymer and asphaltene molecules, rendering unique properties to the pavement made with TNK-Alfabit—strength, durability, and stability of basic characteristics under extreme service conditions,” says Wolfgang Garbe, Technical Director, Performance Unit Bitumen, TNK-BP.
The experimental roadway section will undergo testing before decisions are made on the format of further cooperation and setting up deliveries of TNK-Alfabit for road construction in Moscow.
TNK-Alfabit is an innovative product manufactured by TNK-BP. TNK-Alfabit helps address automobile road degradation problems: it prevents road surface cracking caused by sharp temperature differences and makes road surface more durable and stable against rutting. TNK-Alfabit extends the life of roadways in heavy service to 7–8 years.
Worldwide experience of polymer-modified bitumen application in road construction has demonstrated its indisputable advantages over other asphalt concrete improvers. In recent years, PMBs have gained a 10–12% share of the European road bitumen market. PMBs are increasingly in demand in the Russian Federation as the country’s road traffic grows.
The experimental roadway section is located at Volokolamsk Highway–MKAD interchange along the outer side toward Crocus Expo trade fair center.