Quality Assessment of VG30 Bitumen: A Comparative Study of Indian Sources

With India’s road infrastructure expanding rapidly, bitumen demand is rising, making quality assurance more critical than ever. Kamlesh Gupta, Assistant Vice President – Pavement & Vipul Jain, Assistant Manager, Cube Highways Technologies, evaluate VG30 bitumen from three major Indian sources, highlighting performance variations and the importance of stringent quality control for durable, long-lasting highways.

Introduction

In a rapidly developing country like India, the demand for bitumen is witnessing a significant rise, driven primarily by the expansion of `highway infrastructure, urbanization, and industrial growth. In contrast, developed countries are experiencing a decline in bitumen consumption primarily due to the focus on maintenance work rather than the construction of new roads, as most of their road networks are already well-established.

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