Publications

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National Harmonisation of Test Methods Used in Asphalt Performance Specifications
This report documents the delivery of the first component of a new Austroads performance-related asphalt specification framework. This included the development of several new test methods and updating a number of existing test methods for use in…
Road Tunnel Wall Panels and Finishes: Best Practice Approaches
This report documents the best practice approaches for the use of road tunnel wall panels and finishes, which informed the development of a specification framework. This was developed through a workshop with subject-matter experts, review of current…
Asphalt Laboratory Fatigue Relationship: Stage 1 Utilisation of Existing Data
This report documents the findings of the first stage of an Austroads project which aims to benchmark the laboratory fatigue performance of locally manufactured asphalt mixes against the performance predicted by the Shell relationship in Austroads…
Austroads Road Deterioration Model Update: Cracking
This report documents a project designed to update the current Austroads road deterioration (RD) models using the long-term pavement performance and long-term pavement performance maintenance (LTPP/LTPPM) dataset and other data available, such as…
Austroads Road Deterioration Model Update: Roughness
This report documents a project designed to update the current Austroads road deterioration (RD) models using the long-term pavement performance and long-term pavement performance maintenance (LTPP/LTPPM) dataset and other data available, such as…
Austroads Road Deterioration Model Update: Rutting
This report documents a project designed to update the current Austroads road deterioration (RD) models using the long-term pavement performance and long-term pavement performance maintenance (LTPP/LTPPM) dataset and other data available, such as…
Austroads Road Deterioration Model Update: Deflection
This report documents a project designed to update the current Austroads road deterioration (RD) models using the long-term pavement performance and long-term pavement performance maintenance (LTPP/LTPPM) dataset and other data available, such as…
Design, Delivery and Testing of Road Tunnel Aesthetic Features: Best Practice Approaches
This report outlines a detailed and contemporary review of in-tunnel aesthetic features applied and tested, and how such features can be considered throughout the project lifecycle: planning, design, procurement, operation, maintenance, testing and…
Austroads Review Report: Traffic Noise/Long-life Surfacings

This report provides a review on surface characteristics in relation to traffic noise and long-life surfacings. For the conventional asphalt surfacings in general road construction practice, the selection of mix type and size would define two most…

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…