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Australia and New Zealand Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing Overview 2017-18: A Transnational Survey of Laws, Procedures and Trends
Australia and New Zealand Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing Overview 2017-18: A Transnational Survey of Laws, Procedures and Trends
This overview includes: an outline of the road safety imperative in Australia and New Zealand
Review of the National Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework
Review of the National Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework
This report reviews the National Heavy Vehicle Driver Competency Framework and its adoption or otherwise by states and territories.
Assessment of Key Road Operator Actions to Support Automated Vehicles
Assessment of Key Road Operator Actions to Support Automated Vehicles
Australian and New Zealand road agencies and operators are preparing for the introduction of Automated Vehicles (AVs). This report investigates the potential changes needed to the way road networks are managed to consistently support and optimise…
Bonded Anchors: A VicRoads Perspective
Bonded Anchors: A VicRoads Perspective
  • ABC2017-056-17
  • 26 Apr 2017
  • Bridges
Bonded Anchors are a type of connection which comprises a metal component, either a length of reinforcing bar, a threaded bar or a purpose-made anchor in combination with an adhesive. This type of anchor is increasingly being used to connect road-…
Rectification of Captain Cook Bridge Bearings
Rectification of Captain Cook Bridge Bearings
  • ABC2017-097-17
  • 26 Apr 2017
  • Bridges
Captain Cook Bridge is an iconic bridge crossing the Brisbane River, and is the most trafficked bridge in Queensland, connecting the City’s south with the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD).
AS(AS/NZS) 5100 - 2017: Rail Bridge Design and Ratings - Key Changes
AS(AS/NZS) 5100 - 2017: Rail Bridge Design and Ratings - Key Changes
  • ABC2017-116-17
  • 26 Apr 2017
  • Bridges
The revision of AS(AS/NZS) 5100 series has resulted in key changes to the provisions for train braking loads, dynamic load allowance, train collision loads, bridge bearings and design for light rail bridges. Longitudinal rail force provisions have…
Reducing Life-cycle Costs for Bridge Owners by Increasing Durability of the Bridge Bearing
Reducing Life-cycle Costs for Bridge Owners by Increasing Durability of the Bridge Bearing
  • ABC2017-156-17
  • 26 Apr 2017
  • Bridges
Rapidly improving design technology and the desire to optimise structural designs, present challenges, and also opportunities, for bridge designers. One of the most important components of a modern bridge is the bearings.
Reducing Life-cycle Costs for Bridge Owners by Increasing Durability of the Bridge Bearing
Reducing Life-cycle Costs for Bridge Owners by Increasing Durability of the Bridge Bearing
  • ABC2017-117-17
  • 26 Apr 2017
  • Bridges
Rapidly improving design technology and the desire to optimise structural designs, present challenges, and also opportunities, for bridge designers. One of the most important components of a modern bridge is the bearings.
Wigram-Magdala Link Bridge: Low-Damage Details For a More Efficient Seismic Design Philosophy
Wigram-Magdala Link Bridge: Low-Damage Details For a More Efficient Seismic Design Philosophy
  • ABC2017-118-17
  • 26 Apr 2017
  • Bridges
The aftermath of the Christchurch earthquake highlighted difficulties in the assessment and repair of damaged plastic hinge zones in conventional reinforced concrete structures. Particular issues are uncertainty in strain history, low-cycle fatigue,…
Criteria and Guidance for the Design of Integral Bridges
Criteria and Guidance for the Design of Integral Bridges
  • ABC2017-103-17
  • 26 Apr 2017
  • Bridges
Integral and semi-integral bridges are a common form of construction, providing some marked advantages over other construction forms. Integral and semi-integral bridges minimise the use of bearings and expansion joints by providing a direct…
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