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2016 YEARBOOK CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE IATThe Institute of Asphalt Technology

PO BOX 15690 • Bathgate • EH48 9BT

Tel 01506 238 397email info@instituteofasphalt.org

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• 1966

IAT Formed

Sir H Manzoni, CBE Elected President

First Asphalt Journal published

• 1976

First National Meeting held,

Nov 15th at NEC Birmingham • 1979

G J Rayner Elected President

Membership fees were very affordable

• 1980

G F Brantingham

Elected President

• 1968

Course in Asphalt

Technology

at South East

London Technical

College

• 1970

Argent Award for

best technical paper

launched

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• 1978

First National

Conference held,

May 3rd in Oxford

Memories and milestones…

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• 1985

Irish Branch formed

• 1975

First branches formed - Pennines,

East Midlands, Western, North East,

Scottish, South East & Northern Ireland

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• 1974

R G Martin

Elected

President

• 1983

A W M Burman

Elected

President

• 1986

F M L Akeroyd

Elected President

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Memories and milestones…

1985 20161966 1997

The Institute of Asphalt TechnologyPO BOX 15690 • Bathgate • EH48 9BTTel 01506 238 397email info@instituteofasphalt.orgwebsite www.instituteofasphalt.orgISSN 1479-6341

President • Geraldine Walsh, FIAT Vice President • Alan Ferguson, FIAT Editor • Pippa Birch, MIAT Business & Development Manager • Russell HunterSecretary • Michael Atkinson, FIATHon Treasurer • Ray Wood, MIAT

The Institute of Asphalt Technology

50TH ANNIVERSARY YEARBOOK • 2016

1966-2016

YEARS

2 President’s Welcome

4 IAT Strategy 2016 –2021

6 Celebrating 50 years of Past Presidents

10 IAT Overview

11 Who’s Who in the IAT 2015/2016

12 IAT Council 2015/2016

13 2016 Conference Speakers

14 Branch Committees 2015/2016

PAPERS

42 Blacktop Training before the IAT

46 A Brief History of Asphalt

56 Road & Airport Design & Construction

during the Latter Half of 20th Century

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Institute of Asphalt Technology’s 2016 Yearbook –

a special edition hard cover book which celebrates the first 50 years of the IAT and looks forward to the next 50.

The publications team works tirelessly to bring you the best quality publications and I

thank them for putting their heart and soul into this extraordinary edition. This book will

look great on any coffee table or in any reception area, ensuring that the IAT is recognised

as the organisation which will continue to provide an excellent service to our Members –

informing, guiding, educating and paving the way.

Pippa Birch

Editor

Published by www.aladltd.co.uk

Designed by Sharon Levett • sharonlevett@hotmail.co.uk

© 2016 Institute of Asphalt Technology

No material in this issue may be reproduced in any form except by permission in writing from the Institute Secretary.

Contributors express their personal and professional opinions in this publication and their views are not necessarily those of the Institute of Asphalt Technology.

15 Branch History

27 IAT Golden Awards

30 Russell Hunter’s Report

31 Routes to Membership

32 New/Upgraded Members

33 The Akeroyd Award Winner 2016

34 Trade Associations

2 IAT 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEARBOOK • 2016 www.instituteofasphalt.org

Hello and welcome to the 2016 IAT Special 50th Anniversary Year Book

The Institute of Asphalt Technology 1966 – 20161966 – A year of many notable events, births, deaths and marriages. A year in which a pint

of Guinness was 12p, a gallon of petrol cost 26p, Walt Disney died, England won the World

cup (the trophy was subsequently stolen and found by Pickles the dog), the Severn bridge

opened to traffic, ‘Batman’ airs for the first time on our television screens, John Lennon met

Yoko and Bobbi Gibb was the first ever female participant in the Boston marathon. Many

notable dignitaries and celebrities were born including David Cameron, Gordon Ramsey,

Sinead O’Connor and Paul McGinley to name but a few. And, most significantly within

that year, the Institute of Asphalt Technology was founded:

“The Institute was founded in 1966 as a Learned Society by a group of far-sighted

practitioners in the belief that there was a need for sharing technical information,

educating new people into and within the Industry and for setting and protecting

standards across the Industry.”

50 years is an achievement and

congratulations to the IAT, its members and

all involved in the Institute. This event is a

celebration for the Institute but it is also a

celebration of learning and knowledge and

the same core principle of the IAT from 50

years ago is as valid today as it was in its

foundation.

So what has made the Institute so successful

and how have we stood the test of time?

I believe it is because we have embraced

our core activity of education and we have

continuously provided learning opportunities

across many platforms from technical events

to training days to national conferences

to networking. The interesting aspect

to learning is that it involves aspiration,

vulnerability, self awareness and, above

all, curiosity. As an Institute we must

therefore make it easy to learn so that the

aspiration to learn is greater than the fear

of vulnerability. The IAT has continuously set

the stage for learning for the last 50 years

and with your continued support I have

no doubt that it will continue to serve the

industry for another 50 years.

It is hard to believe that I have already been

IAT President for a year and I am now firmly

established on my journey. So what have

I done for the past year?

At the start of my Presidency I set out two

key objectives:

1. Broaden the focus of the Institute

2. Broaden our membership profile.

To achieve this I have gone back to basics

by examining and setting out what the

core objectives of the Institute are and

what is our market. Whilst ever conscious

of our 50th Anniversary, I must ensure that

the structures for continued growth of the

Institute are in place.

At Council we have developed a Vision

and a Mission for the Institute.

Geraldine Walsh FIAT President IAT (2015 - 2017)

1966-2016

YEARS

President’s Welcome

We have set out an ambitious five year

corporate strategy that is encompassed

within four key pillars. This strategy sets

out a number of key aims and initiatives

that will add increased value to the Institute

and to you, our members. A brief outline of

the strategy is set out in this Yearbook. We

have employed the services of Crackerjack

to illustrate this as an infographic. The full

strategy, as depicted by the infographic,

will be presented in our September edition

of the Asphalt Professional. I think it will be

very exciting and I hope you will think

so too.

OUR VISION: Our vision is to be the competent body that provides a

framework for training, support and continuous professional development to enable our members to achieve their goals and objectives and be recognised as leaders in the field of

asphalt technology

OUR MISSION: To promote the use of asphalt through education,

shared knowledge and networking

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We are also re-branding and have taken

the opportunity to design a new logo. The

new logo signifies a fresh approach to

our role as providers of technical training

and education in our industry. I have no

doubt there will be those among you who

will wonder why, some who will dislike

it and others who will embrace it as the

symbol that hopefully demonstrates a

move forward for the next 50 years. It is

an exciting time for the Institute. If we can

achieve our ambitious corporate plan as set

out in our five year strategy, we will all see

the benefits including increased educational

opportunities (both formal and informal),

professional recognition for membership

and an updated website.

The IAT has continuously set the stage for learning for the last 50 years and with your continued support I have no doubt that it will continue to serve the industry for another 50 years.

The last six months have therefore been

very busy but there is more to do. I am

mindful of being the first female IAT

President. One of my original aims, as stated

previously, was to broaden our membership

profile. I believe that the Institute needs

to achieve and target a more sustainable

membership and that includes increasing

the number of female members and young

graduates, be they male or female. I know

I have work to do!

With respect to my responsibilities, I had

the pleasure of attending the University

of Derby’s (Centre for Mineral products)

Graduation ceremony on the 8th of April

and the sense of pride was tangible. It was

genuinely truly inspiring and I would like to

offer my personal congratulations to all who

graduated. For me, the day represented

personal achievement but also a massive

commitment from the students, their

families, friends and partners. Well done

to all and I wish you every success in

whatever journey you chose to take.

I also attended the ‘Road Maintenance

Matters’ conference organised by the Irish

branch and a recent Scottish branch training

day. Both events were extremely well

attended and covered a variety of topics

from asset management to pavement

design, surface dressing, paving operations

and health and safety. Well done to both

branches and remember when it comes to

safety ask yourself the question “Am I doing

enough?”

These recent visits have shown me that

the Institute is a vibrant body which is well

capable in engaging with colleagues across

all sectors of the asphalt industry. On your

behalf I will do my best to continue this

engagement.

On that note I will leave you enjoy this

special edition of the Yearbook – it speaks

for itself. It has involved a momentous effort

on behalf of all involved and for that I say

“Thank you and well done”

Happy 50th Anniversary

1966-2016

YEARS

AsphaltProfessionalJOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF ASPHALT TECHNOLOGY

No 68 • APRIL 2016

www.instituteofasphalt.org

International Best PracticeTechnical papers and case studies from around the globe

Plus all your regular features

VISION

1 Serve ourMembership

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4 Connect andDevelop the IAT

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In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Institute, Council and I have worked

diligently over the last six months to set structures in place for the continued growth

and development of the IAT. With that in mind, we have developed a five year

corporate strategy for 2016 - 2021 which is illustrated here as a high level infographic.

This represents a commitment to our members and industry and encompasses

our vision and mission. Through four key pillars: Serve Our Membership, Quality

Education, Share Knowledge and Connect and Develop the IAT, we aim to deliver

added value to our members. We will achieve this by deploying a number of strategic

initiatives including enhanced educational opportunities, greater connectivity and

professional recognition. I will continue to develop this in the September edition

of Asphalt Professional, so watch this space. I hope you like it.