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Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregate - Concrete Prism Test
This Test Method determines the susceptibility of aggregate to an expansive reaction when mixed with cement in a concrete mix. It measures the change in length of concrete prisms containing the aggregate under investigation. This Test Method is not…
Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregate – Accelerated Mortar Bar Test
This Test Method determines the susceptibility of aggregate to an expansive reaction when mixed with cement in a concrete mix. It measures the change in length of representative mortar bars containing the aggregate under investigation during storage…
Webinar: Updated Roadside Design Guidance – Crash Risk Evaluation Procedure Background
Minimising the risk of roadside crashes is important in reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. The recently updated Part 6 of the 
Webinar: Updated Roadside Design Guidance – Crash Risk Evaluation
Minimising the risk of roadside crashes is important in reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. The recently updated Part 6 of the 
Background to the Development of the 2020 Edition of Guide to Road Design Part 6
This research report documents a proposed process to evaluate roadsides risk for inclusion into Austroads&rsquo
Anti-Graffiti Coatings
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…
Effectiveness of Anti-Graffiti Coatings
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…
Supply and Placement of Steel for the Reinforcement of Concrete
Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5310 sets out the requirements for the supply, fabrication, handling and placement of steel used for the reinforcement of concrete (&lsquo
Cathodic Protection of Concrete Structures
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…
Coating of Concrete
Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5343 sets out the requirements for the application of decorative and protective surface coatings to concrete, including supply and quality of materials, surface preparation, application, relevant testing and…