India must focus on building resilient road infrastructure
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India must focus on building resilient road infrastructure

Vadodara-based firm Zydex Industries has developed a silane nanotechnology-based product for road construction that can resist cracking under heavy traffic loads and cyclic weather. The company is using nano-polymer and silane to make roads free of potholes and cracks, thanks to their anti-strip property and enhanced resistance to moisture damage. The company has also developed a technology to make aggregates waterproof, thus forming a skin-like layer that is water-resistant and prevents the formation of potholes. Himanshu Agarwal, Chief Operating Officer, Zydex Industries, speaks about global best practices and an approach that will ensure a world-class road network.

What is the current condition of roads in India?
The Indian roads network, excluding the highways, continues to face challenges in quality due to factors like the rapid rise in vehicle numbers, adverse weather conditions, a lack of high-grade materials and inadequate construction practices. The occurrence of premature damages and distress before the defect liability period (DLP) ends highlights the severity of the issue...

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Vadodara-based firm Zydex Industries has developed a silane nanotechnology-based product for road construction that can resist cracking under heavy traffic loads and cyclic weather. The company is using nano-polymer and silane to make roads free of potholes and cracks, thanks to their anti-strip property and enhanced resistance to moisture damage. The company has also developed a technology to make aggregates waterproof, thus forming a skin-like layer that is water-resistant and prevents the formation of potholes. Himanshu Agarwal, Chief Operating Officer, Zydex Industries, speaks about global best practices and an approach that will ensure a world-class road network.What is the current condition of roads in India?The Indian roads network, excluding the highways, continues to face challenges in quality due to factors like the rapid rise in vehicle numbers, adverse weather conditions, a lack of high-grade materials and inadequate construction practices. The occurrence of premature damages and distress before the defect liability period (DLP) ends highlights the severity of the issue...To read the full Interview Click Here

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