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Webinar: Harmonisation of Measurement and Mass Assessment Procedures for Special Purpose Vehicles in Australasia
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
Harmonisation of Measurement and Mass Assessment Procedures for Special Purpose Vehicles in Australasia
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…
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
Waterproofing of Concrete Bridge Decks
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…
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…
Supply of Small Box Culverts
This Austroads Technical Specification ATS 2230 sets out the requirements for the supply of small precast reinforced concrete rectangular box culverts, up to 1200 mm wide and 1200 mm high, and associated link slabs. It excludes box culverts: which…
Webinar: An Australian Drink Driving Policy and Regulatory Framework
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…
Effectiveness of Drink Driving Countermeasures: National Policy Framework
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 
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…
Supply of Geopolymer Concrete
Austroads Technical Specification 5330 covers the requirements for the supply and delivery of Geopolymer Concrete in strength grades up to 50 MPa for use in the following applications: gutters, kerbing, drainage channels, footpaths, driveways,…