Tipco Asphalt Public Company Limited, Phrapradaeng Plant, welcomed a group of students from the Department of Civil Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, for a study visit on asphalt emulsion product testing.
On September 11, 2024, the Research and Development Department of Tipco Asphalt, Phrapradaeng Plant, led by Mr. Christophe Duboscq, Senior Manager – Research and Development, and Mr. Sompun Leelapunyaporn, Senior Manager – Technical Intelligence, warmly welcomed Associate Professor Dr. Preeda Chaturabong and third-year students from the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. The visit was organized to provide insights into the technology and methods for testing asphalt emulsion and various grades of asphalt cement products. Additionally, the students discussed their ongoing research projects and received advice on advancing their studies in Highway Engineering.
The students showed great interest, as they expanded their classroom knowledge. Topics included studying the process of testing the performance of asphalt concrete using Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) from roads, producing Cold Mix Asphalt Concrete using asphalt emulsion products, and learning about the technology for producing Warm Mix Asphalt Concrete. This experience is expected to enhance their research projects and further their learning. This effort aims to elevate the learning process and develop skilled personnel in higher education, with the goal of sustainably advancing the construction industry in Thailand.
