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Development of a Stone Mastic Asphalt Mix Design Procedure: Selection of Appropriate Compaction Equipment for the Mix Design

This report examines the selection of an appropriate laboratory compaction device for stone mastic asphalt (SMA). The laboratory compaction of the SMA mix is crucial as the volumetric properties are selected based on the results from laboratory…

EME Technology Transfer to Australia: An Explorative Study

This study investigated the potential introduction of the French high modulus hot mix asphalt technology, called enrobés à module élevé (EME) to Australia. The EME mix technology provides a high performing asphalt material for use in heavy duty…

Improved Design Procedures for Asphalt Pavements: Pavement Temperature and Load Frequency Estimation

This report documents a study designed to predict temperature and load frequency in asphalt pavements and their effect on the modulus of the asphalt material. It is the first report from a three-year Austroads project which aims to improve the…

Maximising the Re-use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement: Binder Blend Characterisation

This report presents the findings from the first year of a three year Austroads study which aims to maximise the re-use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in new asphalt product. The objective of this first year of study is to improve the…

Nationally Consistent Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Data Definition Framework
This report proposes a data definition framework to describe Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas (HVRAs). HVRAs are generally provided by state road agencies (SRAs), but others are provided by the private sector, local governments and the community. Having a…
Harmonisation of Pilot and Escort Vehicle Driver Requirements
This report presents the current situation for pilot and escort vehicle drivers in Australian jurisdictions, and proposes a nationally harmonised approach. This approach was developed in consultation with jurisdictional stakeholders through…
Heavy Vehicle Safety Data
This report presents recommendations for the creation of a database to support heavy vehicle road safety performance indicators. It aims to assist state road agencies, police and other stakeholders identify and collect the minimum datasets required…
Evaluation Protocol for Warm Mix Asphalt

This report presents details of a Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Evaluation Protocol. The Protocol guides the evaluation of specific WMA technologies and processes such as additives, surfactants and foamed bitumen, and sets out the conduct of appropriate…

Laboratory Evaluation of Warm Mix Asphalt Mixes

This report presents the results of the laboratory testing program conducted in support of the validation trial of warm mix asphalt (WMA) and hotmix asphalt (HMA) conducted in Melbourne, Australia, between 2010 and 2012. Although the intention was…

Improving the Safety of Heavy Vehicles in Urban Areas: A Crash Analysis and Review of Potential Infrastructure and ITS Countermeasures
Heavy vehicle freight transport in Australia is expected to double by 2020, as compared to 2000 levels. In New Zealand, similar growth in heavy vehicle transport is anticipated. The greatest impact from this growth will occur around urban areas…