Publications

In November 2015, the Sydney Motorway Corporation awarded the Leighton Dragados Samsung Joint Venture the contract for the design and construction of Stage 2 ñ New M5 (Now M8) of the WestConnex project. The M8 runs from the existing M5 East corridor…

There is a growing requirement for infrastructure to consider sustainable practices to ensure the preservation of resources and achievement of climate change ambitions. In the areas of recycled materials, the Australian Federal Government has…

Jacobs worked for McConnell Dowell - Decmil Joint Venture consortium and Major Road Projects Victoria to design the Mordialloc Bypass. The 9km long freeway connects the Mornington Peninsula Freeway to the Dingley Bypass, improving connectivity in…

The Westconnex M4-M5 Link Tunnels project is the third stage of the Westconnex program of works in Sydney. The project links the southwestern M5 to Western M4, passing through St Peters Interchange, the most complex interchange in Sydney to date.…

The paper will describe key technical elements of the Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication, constructed to bridge the upper Spencer Gulf in Port Augusta, SA. The 550m long bridge duplicates the 1970 structure, to provide badly needed additional traffic…

Over recent years there have been a number of incidents of structural failures of sign and high mast lighting structures across Australia and New Zealand, primarily due to poor design and construction practices. In addition to the obvious…

This guideline documents consistent advice for the design and construction of large cantilever and gantry structures that is aligned with national and international best practice. Over recent years there have been a number of incidents of structural…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5350 sets out the requirements for the supply of materials and application of waterproofing membrane systems on new or existing concrete bridge decks. It does not cover waterproofing membrane systems for use on…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5390 sets out the requirements for the cathodic protection (CP) of steel in atmospherically exposed, buried and submerged concrete. It covers both new and existing structures and includes: assessment of existing…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5420 sets out the requirements for the supply of bolts, nuts, screws, washers, studbolts and threaded rods for steelwork. It also includes requirements for the supply of stainless steel fasteners. This…