Publications

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Advanced Systems for Managing Heavy Vehicle Speed on Steep Descents
Austroads technical research project ST1863, examined whether a technical solution is available that can identify heavy vehicles, their speed and configuration, and provide appropriate early warning of unsafe operation on descents. The project was…
Road Design for Heavy Vehicles

Heavy vehicle crashes across Australia and New Zealand continue to be a major road safety issue. There are road design criteria that are not based on the requirements of heavy vehicles and the purpose of this study was to update criteria for…

Harmonisation of Pilot and Escort Vehicle Driver Requirements: Stage 2
This report documents the process and results of industry consultation in relation to a nationally harmonised pilot and escort vehicle driver accreditation scheme and operational guideline proposed in 2013.
Transport and Handling of Polymer Modified Binders
This Pavement Work Tip outlines the key requirements for transporting and handling Polymer Modified Binders (PMBs). It is a summary of procedures described in greater detail in AAPA guidelines.
Bituminous Materials Safety Guide
  • AP-G41-15 Edition: 4
  • 24 Feb 2015
  • Pavement
The Bituminous Materials Safety Guide describes safe working practices and disposal of waste materials to be used when handling hot bituminous products in sprayed sealing, asphalt and bituminous stabilisation operations.