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SURFACE TREATMENTS SEMINAR - 24 FEBRUARY 2009 IN DURHAM
The RSTA has re-scheduled the seminar cancelled on 4th December and will be running the 1 Day Surface Treatments Seminar titled “The Highway Engineer’s Toolbox” in Durham on 24th February 2009.
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RSTA 1 Day In-House Seminars

The One Day In-House Seminar is for the more experienced engineer.  The object of these seminars is to bring engineers and technicians up-to-date with the new European Specifications related to surface treatments.  The content can, to some extent, be tailored to meet specific requirements but we envisage something along the lines of the programme below.   

09.15   Welcome & Introduction 
09.30   Surface Dressing Specification BS EN 12271, National Guidance Document & Road Note 39 
10.00   Slurry Seal & Micro Asphalt to BS EN 12273 - What is New? 
10.30   The New Asphalt Specifications - What is different? 
11.00  Coffee Break 
11.15   The Selection & Use of High Friction Dressings 
11.45   Road Preservative - A Cost Effective Solution 
12.15   Developments in Binder Technology 
13.00  Lunch 
14.00   Pavement Recycling - A Comparison of the Available Methods & Technology 
14.30   Measuring Skid Resistance on Local Authority Roads 
15.00  Tea Break 
15.15   Sustainable Asset Management 
15.45   Review & Summing Up 
           *   Open Forum with Panel of Presenters 
16.30   Closing Remarks


On the basis that the client provides the venue and refreshments, this would cost £1750 excluding VAT for up to 20 delegates.  Any additional delegates will be charged an additional £100 + VAT each.  This includes the provision of one pack of supporting literature comprising:-

*  The RSDA's Code of Practice
*  One copy of the RSTA DVD "Making Britain's Roads Safer"
*  Up to 25 copies of the RSTA Pocket Guide to Road Note 39 (extra copies cost £8 each).
*  A photocopied handout of each presentation given on the day