Publications

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 Publications
Analytical Study of Performance Models for Unbound Granular Pavements

This report presents an analytical and parametric study to assess the relevance of rutting performance models for unbound granular pavements.

The rutting performance relationship used in the Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology Part 2 – Pavement…

Review of Definition of Modified Granular Materials and Bound Materials

This report investigates the origins of the current Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) criteria that differentiates modified granular materials from bound materials. Based on the review, a number of changes to the UCS design criteria are…

Improved Rut Resistance Characterisation of Granular Bases - Manufacture and Commissioning of a Wheel-tracking Device

To assess permanent deformation of granular materials repeated triaxial tests are currently used. A previous research project highlighted interest in using a wheel-tracking test to obtain a better agreement with field performance.

A new wheel-tracker…

Development of a Wheel Tracking Test for Rut Resistance Characterisation on Unbound Granular Materials

To assess permanent deformation of granular materials, repeated triaxial tests are currently used in Australia. A previous research project highlighted interest in using a wheel-tracking test to obtain a better agreement with field performance. A…

The Influence of Multiple Axle Loads on the Performance of an Unbound Granular Pavement under Accelerated Loading: Interim Data Report

This report details the data collected during the performance assessment of a typical unbound granular pavement under accelerated loading, using the Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) with single, tandem and triaxle axle group loads.

As part of the…

The Application of Network Operations Planning Framework to assist with Congestion Management and integrated land use and transport
The Austroads Network Operation Planning Framework (the Framework) was developed in 2009 however it is not widely used by road agencies. This research aimed to understand each road agency’s approach and consider how the Framework could be improved…