It will soon be possible to build
roads from metallurgical slag in Kazakhstan. Alexander Akberdin, a local
scientist, presented this processing technology at the annual innovation
competition in Astana. His innovative idea aims to repurpose the harmful waste
from metallurgical industries into crushed stone for road construction.
Implementing this project could extend the lifespan of road surfaces by
decades. The developer believes that this initiative will benefit both the
economy and the environment.
“We suggest considering
alternatives to asphalt in road construction, as it requires repairs every
three years or every six months. What we propose will serve for 80 years. We
aim to build concrete roads using slag rather than cement,” said Alexander
Akberdin, Laboratory Head at the Abishev Chemical and Metallurgical Institute.
Among the showcased innovations,
some focus on addressing road safety and construction challenges in
Kazakhstan’s complex climatic and hydrogeological conditions.
“Regarding winter snow
maintenance, it is proposed to develop a climate zoning map and tailor winter
maintenance standards to regional climatic characteristics. Moreover, our
scientists propose various innovative solutions in the field of ecology. The
works presented at our competition will be further studied, refined, and
implemented in our road sector in the near future,” said ¤Arman Alibayeva, President
of the Kazakhstan Road Research Institute.
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