During her business trip from March 2 to 6, 2026, Tatyana Chistova, Head of the Department of Highways at the Faculty of Transport Communications, participated in the scientific and practical conference "The Ural Route: Modern Asphalt Concrete. Crushed Stone, Bitumen, and Technologies," where she presented a paper entitled "Using Chemically Activated Filler for Cement and Asphalt Concrete." The paper presented the results of research conducted at the Department of Highways.
The subject of chemical activation of acidic aggregates generated significant professional interest among the participants. Rocks of the Mikashevichi complex (biotite granites, granodiorites, and quartz diorites), which possess predominantly acidic properties (SiO₂ content > 65%), do not provide proper adhesion to bitumen, and consequently, the strength and durability of asphalt concrete.
The discussion covered the mechanisms of chemical activation, the impact of modified aggregates on the properties of asphalt concrete mixtures, and the potential for integrating these technologies into industrial practice.
As part of the off-site event at the facilities of PJSC "Uralasbest", meetings were held with the management of the companies "Stilobit", "Uralasbest", and "Ekover". During the discussions, up-to-date information on modern technologies and materials was obtained. This information will be applied to the updating of the department's academic programs and teaching materials.
Quarry of the Bozhenovskoye deposit
Mineral wool manufacturing plant
Stone materials processing plant
Natural stone materials processing: 4 million tons per day
During the review of the laboratory and production facilities of the LADOR Research Institute, the experience in conducting scientific research using the state-of-the-art laboratory complex for testing the properties of bituminous binders, emulsions, and asphalt concrete mixtures was examined.
Equipment for testing road construction materials
Participants of the Ural Way 2026 conference were informed about the planned International Scientific and Practical Conference of BNTU "Buildings, Structures, and Transport Communications. Construction and Its Technical Support," which will take place in November 2026.
