Overview 

A wide ranging presentation around the A4 sized contact patch that keeps your 2 tonne projectile under control – how brakes work, how the brakes on older cars don’t and how the police interpret what is left when things don’t. For anyone with an interest in the tyre/road interface and looking to be entertained as well as learning something new.

Speaker

Dr John Bullas

A member of CIHT since 1991, John has been in (and out) of highways since 1987, currently working as a Technical Manager Certification at Pavement Testing Services Ltd (PTS).

With qualifications including Tarmac doctor (PhD, 2007) MIAT, Geologist (BSc Hons 1987) & Geotechnical Engineer (MSc 1991), John is an innovator who has had a wide-ranging career working with TRG Southampton, TRL, TRRL, Atkins, Motts, Hampshire CC and the AA Foundation for Road Safety Research. He is also a ISO 9001:2015 auditor.

Additionally, he has worked in refractory mineral technical sales, as a courier and driver, a 111-call handler and as a cruise liner security guard. John’s hobbies include being a sea angler, a series engine builder, 1978 mini owner and VW electronics interrogator.

Help and support

This is a Microsoft Teams Webinar, upon booking a place you will receive a confirmation email containing the webinar link.

For any queries, please contact regions@ciht.org.uk

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