1. Development of new road-building materials with specified properties and levels of reliability
1.1 Optimization and development of concrete compositions on an organo-hydraulic binder, taking into account the climatic features of operation.
1.2 Development of asphalt concrete mixtures with high resistance to plastic deformations "ACDR" (asphalt concrete with increased deformation resistance).
1.3 Development of various kinds of additives that improve the properties of road-building materials (bitumen, asphalt concrete, etc.).
1.4 Methodology for selecting the composition of asphalt concrete mixtures with specified reliability and durability indicators corresponding to the project data and required service life.
1.5 Development of compositions and technology for the device of thin-layer road surfaces (up to 3 cm) on asphalt concrete and cement concrete coatings.
1.6 Development of asphalt concrete compositions of low water resistance, for the installation of coatings on bridges and overpasses.
1.7 Development of compositions of cold and warm asphalt concrete mixtures.
1.8 Development of compositions of colored asphalt concrete.
1.9 Development of compositions and investigation of properties of asphalt concrete containing carbon nanomaterials (CNM).
1.10 Development and selection of materials for the restoration of road clothes by means of cold regeneration in place and strengthening of soils.
1.11 Development of special compositions for the protection of asphalt concrete pavement from the effects of negative environmental factors, as well as regenerating and rejuvenating compositions.
1.12 Development of road surface and clothing structures taking into account climatic and transport and operational features of the construction area, providing increased durability and reduced material consumption.
2. Research and development of scientifically-based methods for assessing the properties of road-building materials:
2.1 Diagnostics of the pavement material in order to determine the residual resource and, if necessary, the appointment of the optimal type of repair measures.
2.2 Development of a methodology for predicting the development of deformations and destruction of the pavement in order to determine the most rational ways of maintenance and prevention of premature destruction.
2.3 A method has been developed for limiting the loads or temperature of the coating in the summer period of the year.
2.4 Determination of the causes of road surface defects and development of solutions to eliminate them.
3. Assessment of the reliability of the road surfaces in use and determination of their projected service life in the structural layers of road clothes.
4. Scientific support and technical control during the implementation of road construction projects at the stages of construction, reconstruction, overhaul, maintenance and maintenance.