Publications

These guidelines provide essential information regarding Buried corrugated metal structures (BCMS) from the design process, installation, in-service monitoring, through to maintenance and repair procedures. BCMS have been used in Australia as an…

In June 2007, a severe storm over the Hunter Valley caused extensive damage to private and public infrastructure throughout the Hunter Valley. Moderate flooding caused damage to the abutments of the nominated bridges. The NSW RTA engaged the NSW…

Highway bridges form major links in the global highway networks. The structural condition, performance and durability of highway bridges are important to the society, environment and economy of this and future generations. The engineering students…

The West Gate Bridge is a key transport link to Melbourne’s western suburbs. The 2.6 km long bridge crosses the mouth of the Yarra River and comprises two concrete box girder approach viaducts either side of the 850 m long cable stayed steel box…

Buried Corrugated Metal Structures (BCMS) are a much less expensive option compared to other forms of buried structures such as rigid structures. The BCMS draws its strength from the interaction between the structure wall and the surrounding soil.…

Friction-type connections are widely used to connect steel members where slipping is not permitted under serviceability loads. The friction developed between the faying surfaces transfers the design shear forces at the serviceability limit states.…

Welding procedures have been developed for the repair and maintenance of wrought iron bridges. New qualification requirements are proposed that take into account the limited ductility of wrought iron yet allow an appropriate assessment of the…

Between 1871 and 1893, 27 wrought iron lattice truss road bridges were built in NSW. Of these, 17 were built under the guidance of the noted bridge designer John A. McDonald and the 16 remaining are managed by the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority…

Concrete deterioration due to reinforcement corrosion poses one of the greatest risks to the integrity of the Roads and Traffic Authority’s (RTA’s) bridge stock. As an alternative to Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP), the RTA is assessing…

A 350m long bridge has been constructed over the Hunter River near East Maitland as part of Third Hunter River Crossing Project. The bridge consists of 12 spans of Super-T girders with central spans of 30m. The bridge is located in an area that is…