Publications

The Elastometer is the key testing instrument for PMB specifications in Australia. The Elastometer operating software and data acquisition system were developed in the 1980s, originally to run under DOS and later upgraded to Windows 3.1. This…

The aim of this project is to investigate intersection crashes with a view to determining suitable intersection approach treatments, and opportunities for better managing speeds through intersections, so as to reduce the severity of intersection…

This Pavement Work Tip outlines the influence of temperature and binder viscosity on handling properties of asphalt using different binders.

Polymer modified binders (PMBs) can provide improved service performance over normal bitumens in demanding situations. However, a number of field problems have been experienced with PMBs and some of these have been attributed to property changes…

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…

This Pavement Work Tip provides a handy reference to the recommended practice for cutting sprayed sealing binders.

Effective performance of bituminous binders in sprayed seals is a vital element in contributing to the overall performance of the sealed road network in Australia. To this end, Austroads has identified the maintenance of a minimum level of technical…

Intersection crashes are one of the more common type of crash that may occur in rural environments. It is therefore important, within a Safe System, that factors that may contribute to intersection crashes and methods that may be used to prevent…