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Austroads LTPP and LTPPM Study - Summary Report 2009-10

Austroads Project AT1064 Long Term Performance Monitoring and Model Development was initiated in 1994/95. The project was reviewed in 2003 and later in 2007 by GP Youdale Consulting Engineers to assess the project’s program and progress and, if…

Defining Applicability of International Standards for Intelligent transport systems (ITS): Final Report.
This is the final report of Austroads Project NS1524 that aims to address the need to improve Australian practice in Intelligent transport systems through greater knowledge and utilisation of international practices. The purpose is to identify those…
Asphalt Compaction
This Pavement Work Tips provides guidance on estimating the amount of time available to achieve effective compaction under various conditions.
Laboratory Study on Relationships Between Binder Properties and Asphalt Rutting
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…
Assessment of Rut-resistance of Granular Bases using the Repeated Load Triaxial Test
Over the last decade a considerable amount of research effort has been focussed on the development of a repeated load triaxial (RLT) test procedure to assist practitioners in the use of natural and marginal unbound base/subbase materials in road…
Review of the Environmental Aspects of Warm Mix Asphalt

The use of warm mix asphalt (WMA) appears to be increasing throughout the developed world in place of conventional hot mix asphalt (HMA). Acceptance depends upon confirmation of the environmental benefits and that on-road performance is at least…

Reviewing ITS Technologies and Road Safety Opportunities
Meeting road safety targets will be assisted by the deployment of a range of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) technologies which are already available or which will become available over the next few years. A recent Austroads study involved a…