Publications

This report summarises work conducted to establish a compaction procedure for the Austroads asphalt mix design process. Part of the early work examined overseas research and this is briefly summarised to provide supporting evidence as to the…

The Austroads asphalt mix design method was developed in 1997 and has had a number of revisions over the intervening years as test methods evolve and experience is gained. However, implementation of the method has been variable across the various…

This report summarises some of the literature dealing with the compaction of dense graded asphalt. Compaction of asphalt is usually expressed in terms of air void content. This is necessary as the aggregate which constitutes about 95% of the mass of…

The development of an Austroads asphalt mix design procedure led to adaptation and adoption of a number of overseas test methods. These test methods were then compiled into what has become a suite of Austroads test methods. The Austroads test…

This report presents a testing plan to examine the effect that multiple axle group loads (e.g. tandem, triaxles, etc.) have on the flexural fatigue performance of asphalt, and forms a component of long term Austroads project work. The testing plan…

After an introduction to ITS and the wireless communication requirements for the different ITS applications, the report summarises the overseas radiocommunications regulatory arrangements supporting 5.9 ITS and describes the technical and system…

The aims of this project are to provide decision-makers with broad advice to assist them in their policy decision-making on cooperative ITS by identifying and examining the main policy issues of cross-jurisdictional scope involved with the…

For years, improvements in driver behaviour, vehicle safety and road infrastructure have made the road network much safer. As roads become safer, many economic benefits are achieved for society, both direct and indirect. In the past, the primary…