Publications

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5305 sets out the requirements for the design, erection and removal of Formwork (including falsework) for cast-in-place concrete used in the construction of bridgeworks and other structures. The technical…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5120 sets out the requirements for the construction of Reinforced Soil Structures. It does not cover reinforced slopes / foundations, soil nail walls or reinforced embankments. The technical specification can…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5110 sets out the requirements for excavation, backfill associated with bridgeworks, including the construction of cofferdams. If specified, it also applies to other major structures such as culverts with a span…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5140 sets out the requirements for the supply, assembly, installation, grouting, stressing and monitoring of ground anchors which are post-tensioned. It includes drilling, grouting and water testing, and sealing…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5520 sets out the requirements for the supply of laminated elastomeric bearings. For bearing installation requirements, refer to ATS 5570. The technical specification can also be downloaded as a Word document.

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5510 sets out the requirements for the supply of elastomeric bearings made up of a single unbonded elastomer layer (plain pads and strips). For bearing installation requirements, refer to ATS 5570. The technical…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5570 sets out the requirements for the installation of bridge bearings. It does not cover the attachment of girders to the bearings. The bearings must be installed in accordance with this Specification and the…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5530 sets out the requirements for the supply of pot bearings and associated attachment plates, including their design and fabrication. 

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5540 sets out the requirements for the supply of spherical approved sliding material (ASM) bearings and associated attachment plates, including their design and fabrication. It applies to bearings with both…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5670 sets out the requirements for the supply and installation of finger type bridge deck expansion joints, such as steel fingerplate (i.e., parallel sided fingers) or aluminium saw tooth (i.e., triangular sided…