Research on road construction

This year, Empa plays host to the biennial conference of the European Asphalt Technology Association (EATA). From 12 to 14 June, around 200 participants will congregate in Switzerland for the first time. The focus is on research and development in the field of asphalt technology and its sustainability. The European Asphalt Technology Association (EATA) was founded in 2004 and is an informal organisation comprising European engineers and scientists who are interested in research into and the development of technology in the field of asphalt. Every two years, the conference provides them with the opportunity to swap notes on the most cutting-edge technologies and trends. At the conference from 12 to 14 June, around 200 international experts will come together to learn about various aspects of their specialist field. Specifically, they will discuss the durability of road surfaces and bituminous binding agents, environmental aspects, asphalt recycling, structural characterisation and dimensioning, innovative surface materials, the damage, ageing and performance of surfaces, and road preservation.