Publications

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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…

Best Practice Guidelines for Procurement of ITS Solutions
This report documents how Australian and New Zealand jurisdictions are currently procuring a range of Intelligent transport systems (ITS) solutions and recommends ways jurisdictions could improve their ITS procurement practices.
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…

Best Practice Study on the Use of ITS Standards in Traffic Management
This research report reviews practice and standards for the implementation of Intelligent transport systems (ITS) Standards in traffic management and proposes a best practice framework for Australia and New Zealand.
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…
Asphalt Tack Coating
This Pavement Work Tip provides a guide to asphalt tack coating, including the rationale for its use and guidelines to good practice.