Publications

This test method is used to measure the ability of a concrete with a maximum coarse aggregate size of 20 mm or less to retain its water under pressure. This test determines the amount of water de-filtered when concrete is subjected to a certain…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5315 sets out the requirements for the supply of Special Class Concrete used in: bridges with a design life of 100 years

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5341 sets out the requirements for the repair of cracks in concrete, including supply and quality of materials, surface preparation, application, relevant testing and acceptance criteria. The technical…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5317 sets out the requirements for the coring of hardened concrete for the purpose of assessing the in-situ concrete properties, including compressive strength, volume of permeable voids and density. It does not…

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 Code of Practice for the Management of Alkali Aggregate Reactivity template has been developed for the use of Austroads member agencies. The document outlines the management strategies, testing and approval process required to regulate alkali…

Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) QA Specification B80 'Concrete work for Bridge' (TfNSW B80)10 has seen continual improvement over the years. These improvements adopted recent industry trends and new technologies including self-compacting…

The Sydney Harbour Bridge was completed in 1932 and at that time carried six road lanes and two rail corridors on each side. The rail corridor on the eastern side was used for trams and was replaced by a roadway in the late 1950ís. The rail corridor…

Sydney Gateway is a road and rail project to cater for forecast growth in passengers and freight through Sydney Airport and Port Botany. The project comprises road (Stages 1 &

The aim of this paper is to share the experience in managing the risks facing a 125 years old Hampden Bridge which is a unique road suspension bridge in Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales. It was built in 1897 and this is a load-deficient bridge which…