Publications

Within Australia and New Zealand, the processes, procedures and reporting of mass and dimensions of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) differs significantly depending on the jurisdiction where the measurements take place. Austroads&rsquo

Within Australasia Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), also known as mobile plant in New Zealand, are routinely measured and weighed differently depending on the jurisdiction completing the measuring and weighing. The objective of this research is to…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5820 specifies the requirements for the supply and application of anti-graffiti coating systems to structures, roadside furniture and traffic controller boxes. It excludes the application of coating systems to…

This test method determines the performance of anti-graffiti coatings and is based on Main Roads Western Australia Testing Method for Anti-Graffiti Coatings 6706-02-2238. This Test Method assesses the following properties: ease of removing graffiti…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5350 sets out the requirements for the supply of materials and application of waterproofing membrane systems on new or existing concrete bridge decks. It does not cover waterproofing membrane systems for use on…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5390 sets out the requirements for the cathodic protection (CP) of steel in atmospherically exposed, buried and submerged concrete. It covers both new and existing structures and includes: assessment of existing…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5420 sets out the requirements for the supply of bolts, nuts, screws, washers, studbolts and threaded rods for steelwork. It also includes requirements for the supply of stainless steel fasteners. This…

This webinar, delivered on 9 April 2020, examines alcohol related road trauma and reports on the differing legislation, penalty and enforcement policies and practices in place across Australian jurisdictions. It recommends improvements in policy and…

This report provides an Australian policy and regulatory framework to encourage effective reforms to reduce and prevent drink driving and riding. The key recommendations to reduce drink driving across Australia include: extending