Grand Palm Hotel and Casino Gaborone, Botswana2nd to 5th Sept 2007

CAPSA 07

Theme

Consolidating Best PracticeWhat does this mean

Large Subcontinent

Variable Population Density and Long Distances

Geology

Heavy Loads

Materials and Environment

Generally Good Variety of Materials

Generally benign climate for road-building

Developing Countries

Weaker Governments

Limited Funds

Conclusions

Need to get the most bang for our buck spent on pavements

Need to maximise use of local resourcesNeed to optimise use of expensive

manufactured materialsNeed thin waterproof surfacingsNeed good pavement and surfacing

management to ensure that what is built lasts for its design life and beyond.

Conclusions

Need to have good Materials Engineers, Technicians and Technology

Need to come to CAPSA to consolidate the good practices of the past with a view to the future

Format

3 Days and 3 NightsShort and CompactOutside – ExhibitionLess FormalFocus on Practical

Format

No call for papersInvited Papers

Good SpeakersGood Moderators – Mostly O’Seas

Many Well Structured WorkshopsGood PlanningGood FacilitatorsEnsure Participation and Learning

Programme

Sunday 2nd – IcebreakerMonday 3rd

OpeningHealth Safety and Environment (HSE)Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA)4 parallel workshops

Exhibitors Braai

Programme

Tues 4thSurfacing SealsBit Stab2 parallel workshop sessions (4)

Gala Dinner

Wednesday 5thStructural Design2 parallel workshop sessions (4 and 3)Closing

Conclusions

Come to Participate, Learn and Enjoy

Lets get Southern Africa back on the World Map in terms of our materials knowledge, pavement design and asset management expertise.