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Validation of Superpave™ Method of Asphalt Compaction for Australasia
This report details the testing of 21 Austroads jurisdictions mixes and one airport mix to develop a relationship between the Austroads Gyropac Gyratory compactor, which is now redundant, and the Servopac (setup to AS/NZS) and Superpave Gyratory…
National Harmonisation of Test Methods Used in Asphalt Performance Specifications
This report documents the delivery of the first component of a new Austroads performance-related asphalt specification framework. This included the development of several new test methods and updating a number of existing test methods for use in…
Road Tunnel Wall Panels and Finishes: Best Practice Approaches
This report documents the best practice approaches for the use of road tunnel wall panels and finishes, which informed the development of a specification framework. This was developed through a workshop with subject-matter experts, review of current…
Asphalt Laboratory Fatigue Relationship: Stage 1 Utilisation of Existing Data
This report documents the findings of the first stage of an Austroads project which aims to benchmark the laboratory fatigue performance of locally manufactured asphalt mixes against the performance predicted by the Shell relationship in Austroads…
Development of the Austroads Rejuvenator Evaluation Protocol
This report describes research into the development of a draft Austroads evaluation protocol for rejuvenators. Rejuvenators are typically used to produce asphalt mixes containing high levels of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). The report includes a…
Network Signage for Over Height Vehicles Approaching Road Tunnels
This report, originally published in November 2021, outlines the findings of a project to develop clearer and more consistent tunnel signage to reduce the impact of over-dimensioned and dangerous goods vehicles on both infrastructure and Workplace…
Technical Basis of Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4E: Recycled Materials
The purpose of this literature review is to assess the current body of research for the incorporation of recycled material in pavements to inform updated guidance to the current Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4E: Recycled Materials. New…
National Specification for Crumb Rubber Binders in Asphalt and Seals
Crumb rubber binders have been used to construct sprayed seals in Australia for many decades but have not been utilised in asphalt in the past. Due to the lack of crumb rubber binder grades in the Australian national polymer modified binder (PMB)…
Technical Basis of Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology Part 2: Pavement Structural Design
This report documents the technical basis of the 2010, 2012 and 2017 editions of Austroads&rsquo
Viability of Using Recycled Plastics in Asphalt and Sprayed Sealing Applications
This report examines the viability of using recycled plastics in asphalt and sprayed seals by Australian and New Zealand road authorities. The report presents the findings of a literature review, including case studies of local and overseas road…