SG: "Ukrainian Pilot Paving Meets Government Standards"

SG announced on November 21 that it has laid eco-friendly asphalt concrete using steel by-product 'slag' as aggregate over an 850-meter section of the 'Zalizya-Zaborichi' road in Kyiv, Ukraine, according to the quality results report. The company stated that the section is operating stably.

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Recently, the National Infrastructure Development Institute (NIDI), a Ukrainian state agency, released a comprehensive evaluation of the pilot construction section, assessing parameters such as modulus of elasticity, surface smoothness, adhesion coefficient, cross slope, and visual condition.

The evaluation found that the eco-friendly steel asphalt concrete, also known as 'K-Ascon,' met all the design standards for structural stability and driving safety. In its report, NIDI stated, "It has sufficient rigidity and a smooth surface to stably support vehicle loads, ensuring good ride quality and safety." The report also noted, "It provides sufficient braking force even on wet surfaces, and rainwater drainage functions smoothly."

This local pilot paving is a core part of SG's strategy for the Ukraine reconstruction project. Based on the evaluation data, the company plans to establish design standards for applying the product to the reconstruction project. Additionally, SG will review the feasibility of long-term paving and aims to expand the use of eco-friendly steel asphalt concrete to major road sections near Kyiv.

Eco-friendly steel asphalt concrete uses slag, a by-product remaining after separating iron from iron ore, as aggregate. SG owns related patents for this technology. Ukraine, as a major steel-producing country, has abundant slag resources, providing favorable conditions for local production and supply.

An official from SG's Ukrainian subsidiary stated, "The evaluation results from the state agency under the Ukrainian government serve as important evidence confirming both the technological capability and construction stability." The official added, "These results will serve as key data for expanding the application of eco-friendly steel asphalt concrete in future government reconstruction projects."

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