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Taking Representative Samples of Bituminous Binders From Road Tankers from Sampling Points Only
This work tip provides guidance on binder sampling to ensure that consistent and reliably representative samples are obtained so that any test results: represent, as near as practicable, an average of a consignment or batch
Austroads Test Methods and Specifications
This document provides a hyperlinked list of the Austroads Test Methods and Specifications.
Extractions of Bituminous Binder from Asphalt
This method has been developed for extracting bituminous binders from bituminous mixtures i.e. asphalt field samples, loose plant mix or reclaimed asphalt pavement.
Characterisation of the Viscosity of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Binder Using the Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR)
The test method sets out the procedure for the determination of viscosity of binders recovered from RAP source materials, as well as of virgin binders and rejuvenators.
Webinar: 2022 Winners of the Austroads Bridge Awards
The webinar showcases the projects recognised with the Austroads Bridge Awards. The Austroads Bridge Awards acknowledge individuals and organisations that have delivered outstanding bridge structures and design across Australia and New Zealand. The…
Webinar: Passenger Cars and other Non-Truck Tyres Crumb Rubber in Asphalt
This webinar focuses on the Austroads report Passenger Cars and other Non-truck Tyres Crumb Rubber in Asphalt: National Market Analysis, Review of Industry Practices and Technology Transfer. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the fate…
Passenger Cars and other Non-truck Tyres Crumb Rubber in Asphalt: National Market Analysis, Review of Industry Practices and Technology Transfer
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the fate of end-of-life tyres, the tyre recycling industry in Australia and New Zealand, the specifications for the use of crumb rubber in road applications and the potential benefits of other-than-…
Selection of the most suitable electrochemical repair technique for rehabilitation of concrete bridges and structures
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) utilises various electrochemical protection systems such as cathodic protection, chloride extraction and re-alkalisation. Whilst the technical merits for re-alkalisation and chloride extraction are proven, there have been…
Birkenhead Bridge Bascule Span Deck Replacement
Opened in 1940, the Birkenhead Bridge over the Port River has a double leaf bascule opening central span. The bridge provides a critical road connection between Port Adelaide and Birkenhead while allowing shipping to access the inner harbor and its…
Long-term effects of AAR in a 70-year-old concrete structure
A concrete dam structure constructed around 70 years ago, was originally identified to be affected by Alkali-Aggregate Reaction (AAR) in 2002, and at the time some chemical, mechanical and microstructural properties of concrete in various parts of…