1. MLS User Group feedback TRB2017
WJvdM Steyn

2. Global MLS User Group

3. MLS User Group Operations of MLSUG currently updated
Matrix of activities
Information
International manufacturing, servicing of MLS entities
PaveTesting
Relational / Technical support
University of Pretoria

4. 2016 APT conference More than 8 papers High Temperature Deformation
Validating Efficiency of Reinforcement Grids
Comparative Evaluation (WMA)
Non-Destructive Pavement Structural Analysis
HMA Resistance to Reflective Cracking Using Geo-composites
Performance of UV Irradiation Aged Asphalt Mixtures
Bearing Capacity of Standard Pavements
Effects of Surface Condition on Non-uniform Contact Stresses

5. Programs BASt (Federal Highway Research Institute, Germany)
Indoor pre-experiments for EU sponsored Project – HEALROAD
Liaoning Provincial Research Institute
Field APT on Plant-mix Cold Recycling Tech. of Expressway - Changtu County of Liaoning Province
EMPA Switzerland
Reported separately, mostly recycling evaluation. Comparative tests with 2 AC containing 60% and 75% RAP.
Tongji University, China
Thick asphalt pavement on cement treated aggregate bases

6. Programs JSTI group & Southeast University, China:
New MLS66 & MLS11 completed for delivery early Planned to evaluate fatigue life of typical asphalt pavements with Cement Treated Base (CTB). Also maintenance options.
VTI – Blacksburg VA:
Collaborative research project (scaled MLS11 & f-s APT) completed & reported
Texas:
MLS11 testing on sections for evaluating skid resistance evaluation (Pecos, Texas)
South Africa:
SANS series of Civil engineering test methods SANS 3001-PD1:2015 Edition 1 Determination of permanent deformation and moisture sensitivity in asphalt mixes with the MMLS3 - accepted for publication
Commercial evaluation of pavements as per standard testing protocols - > 70 tests