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The Revision of AS 5100.4: Bearings and Deck Joints
A major revision of AS 5100.4 Bearing and Deck Joints has been undertaken in preparation for the publication of a new edition of AS 5100. The major changes to Part 4 of the Standard include the introduction of provisions for modular deck joints and…
Rural Bridge Cost Benefit Analysis and Inclusion Within an Investment Program
Economic analysis can inform investment decisions around proposed bridge projects. This paper outlines the evaluative techniques and methodologies used in appraising a proposed bridge replacement and approach realignment project located in rural…
Inelastic Displacement-Based Seismic Design of Balanced Cantilever Bridges With Mid-Length Joints
Ideally, a balanced cantilever bridge is built with its superstructure continuous between the abutments. For long bridges, mid-length expansion joints may be necessary. The separation of expansion joints may be maximised by supporting the…
Modular Joint Testing for the Hunter Expressway
Modular bridge expansion joints (MBEJs) are widely used throughout the world for the provision of controlled pavement continuity during seismic, thermal expansion, contraction and long-term creep and shrinkage movements of bridge superstructures.…
Anzac Cable Stayed Bridge Health Monitoring
Roads and Maritime Services of Transport for NSW in collaboration with the Bridge Solution Alliance formed by Freyssinet, Lend Lease and Sage Automation undertook a major maintenance project to solve stay cable vibrations, strengthening-related…
West Gate Bridge: Refurbishment of Demag Expansion Joint and Roller Bearings
Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge, first opened to traffic in 1978, is around 2.5 km long and comprises an 848 m long five-span steel box girder portion over the Yarra River and two continuous concrete box girder approach viaducts 871 m and 670 m long.…
Economics of Materials Availability and Recycling

The costs of sourcing traditional pavement materials are increasing as sources are being exhausted, haulage distances are increasing, and access to traditional sources is increasingly restricted. As a result, jurisdictions are seeking alternative…

Australia and New Zealand Roads Capability Analysis 2013-2023
This report provides a detailed outlook for road construction and maintenance activity, and its implications for workforce capability, for road agencies in Australia and New Zealand. The report provides an analysis of the capability of the…
Quantifying the Benefits of High Productivity Vehicles
This report outlines the direct and indirect benefits of High Productivity Vehicles (HPV) in Australia. Direct benefits examined include safety, productivity, fuel and environmental savings. An attempt has also been made to estimate indirect…