Publications

The Elastometer is the key testing instrument for PMB specifications in Australia. The Elastometer operating software and data acquisition system were developed in the 1980s, originally to run under DOS and later upgraded to Windows 3.1. This…

This Pavement Work Tip outlines the influence of temperature and binder viscosity on handling properties of asphalt using different binders.

In 2006, BIS Shrapnel prepared a report for Austroads Incorporated which provided a detailed outlook for road construction and maintenance activity and its implications for workforce capability for member authorities. The report, titled Australia…

Polymer modified binders (PMBs) can provide improved service performance over normal bitumens in demanding situations. However, a number of field problems have been experienced with PMBs and some of these have been attributed to property changes…

A major study was undertaken to determine relationships between binder rheological properties and the rut resistance of asphalt mixes, as indicated by the laboratory wheel tracking test. Twelve binders, including three bitumens, a Multigrade binder…

This Pavement Work Tip provides a handy reference to the recommended practice for cutting sprayed sealing binders.

Effective performance of bituminous binders in sprayed seals is a vital element in contributing to the overall performance of the sealed road network in Australia. To this end, Austroads has identified the maintenance of a minimum level of technical…

Seven government regulatory areas, which operate under legislation with some features in common with chain of responsibility legislation, were reviewed to identify work undertaken to define workforce roles, competencies and/or capabilities and the…