Mr.
Porus Bhatt, Founder Chairman, Genesis Infra Project Consultant
Stone
Matrix Asphalt (SMA) technology represents an advanced, high-performance
pavement solution highly suited to India's rapidly expanding road
infrastructure. As founder chairman Porus Bhatt of Genesis Infra Project
Consultants, a pioneer in implementing SMA technology in India, emphasizes, SMA
is a game-changer in road construction focused on durability, safety, and
sustainability.
Importance of SMA Technology for India
SMA
is a gap-graded asphalt mix offering superior rut resistance, toughness,
stability, and skid resistance through a stone-on-stone skeletal structure
bonded by a high bitumen content, filler, and bitumen-coated cellulose fibers.
This composition notably extends pavement life by resisting deformation,
cracking, and ravelling. Compared to traditional bituminous concrete, SMA has a
longer life cycle and is cost-effective over the long term due to fewer repairs
and maintenance needs.
For
India’s unique climatic and traffic conditions, SMA is ideal because it
supports the “vocal for local, local for global” vision by using Made In India,
Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) certified bitumen coated cellulose
fibers, ensuring high-quality and indigenous materials consistent with
Atmanirbhar Bharat. The technology is already implemented in major projects under
the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), contributing to stronger,
safer roads nationwide.
Highway Safety in the Context of Rapid Infrastructure
Growth in India
With
India's National Highway network expanding significantly 12,349 km constructed
in FY24 alone the focus on highway safety is crucial. SMA technology inherently
enhances safety with its skid resistance and stable surface under heavy traffic
loads. Moreover, rapid infrastructure growth is complemented by advanced road
safety measures, including the implementation of Intelligent Transportation
Systems (ITS) policies by NHAI, featuring AI-based video incident detection and
enforcement systems to reduce accidents and improve traffic management.
This
holistic approach to highway construction and safety is vital for protecting
road users amid burgeoning traffic volumes and ensuring long-term
infrastructure performance.
Genesis Infra Project Consultants:
Driving SMA Implementation in India
Genesis
Infra Project Consultants, have pioneered SMA technology in India with
extensive expertise in implementing and supervising projects. The company not
only advocates SMA usage but also supplies CRRI-certified bitumen coated
cellulose fibers made in India, a critical additive for SMA mix durability.
Their
commitment includes educating engineering communities, handholding contractors,
and partnering with key agencies like NHAI, IITs, and Municipal Corporations to
advance smart, sustainable road construction.
Contact and Learn More
For
stakeholders interested in implementing SMA technology or procuring bitumen
coated cellulose fibers, Genesis Infra Project Consultants offers unparalleled
expertise and guaranteed quality. Visit www.genesisinfraconsultants.com to
explore their projects and contact them for collaboration.
This synergy of cutting-edge technology, safety innovation, and indigenous manufacturing positions SMA as a cornerstone of India's future-proof highways, supporting economic growth and sustainable infrastructure development
