Tipco Asphalt Public Company Limited organized lecture on asphalt emulsion and the asphalt concrete production process for third-year students from the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University.
On September 2 and 4, 2024, representatives from Tipco Asphalt Public Company Limited, Mr. Sompun Leelapunyaporn, Senior Manager-Technical Intelligence, and Mr. Krisorn Wongsavad, Senior Officer-Technical Service, served as lecturers for third-year civil engineering students in “Civil Engineering Materials” course for the first semester of 2024. Additionally, Associate Professor. Dr. Boonchai Sangpetngam, Deputy Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Laboratory and Material Testing Division also participated in the experience sharing session. The lecture covered the hot-mix asphalt (HMA) production process and machines, as well as the transportation for the HMA to be used in road pavement. The lecture also covered environmentally friendly and sustainable asphalt emulsion for cold-mix asphalt for road maintenance and repairs.
This lecture not only provided an opportunity for students to ask questions and exchange knowledge about asphalt products, and share engineering work experiences, but also sparked interest among students in seeking internships and site visits in the upcoming academic term. This practical training is part of a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Civil Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, and Tipco Asphalt Public Company Limited, aimed at supporting special lectures from the company’s experts as partners to exchange knowledge and enhance education on asphalt and sustainable road construction.
