Publications

This linked index of the Pavement Work Tips is designed to help practitioners easily access the more than 50 publications in the Work Tips collection.

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 3110 sets out the requirements for the supply of polymer modified binders (PMBs) and crumb rubber modified binders for use in both sprayed sealing and asphalt applications. The technical specification can also…

The webinar showcases the projects recognised with the Austroads Bridge Awards. The Austroads Bridge Awards acknowledge individuals and organisations that have delivered outstanding bridge structures and design across Australia and New Zealand. The…

The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in new asphalt mixes is a common practice in Australia and New Zealand due to its many benefits. RAP contents are typically about 10&ndash

This report describes research into the development of a draft Austroads evaluation protocol for rejuvenators. Rejuvenators are typically used to produce asphalt mixes containing high levels of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). The report includes a…

In late 2019, a concerned driver reported significant settlement at the Alice River Bridge on the Landsborough Highway (Blackall ñ Barcaldine) in Queensland, Australia. This ten span 140 m long bridge was constructed circa 1976, with each pier…

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) utilises various electrochemical protection systems such as cathodic protection, chloride extraction and re-alkalisation. Whilst the technical merits for re-alkalisation and chloride extraction are proven, there have been…

Opened in 1940, the Birkenhead Bridge over the Port River has a double leaf bascule opening central span. The bridge provides a critical road connection between Port Adelaide and Birkenhead while allowing shipping to access the inner harbor and its…

A concrete dam structure constructed around 70 years ago, was originally identified to be affected by Alkali-Aggregate Reaction (AAR) in 2002, and at the time some chemical, mechanical and microstructural properties of concrete in various parts of…

A load rating was undertaken as part of the asset owners regular periodic load rating on a 139 m total length, 12-span bridge carrying a single ballasted rail track on curved horizontal and vertical alignment originally constructed in 1996. The…