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Austroads Test Methods and Specifications
ATM-000-23
14 Nov 2023
Pavement
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This document provides a hyperlinked list of the Austroads Test Methods and Specifications.
Modified Surface Texture Depth (Pestle Method)
ATM-250-23
Edition: 7.0
10 Nov 2023
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This method describes the procedure for the determination of the surface texture depth of road surfaces, by the sand patch technique. This method is only applicable to surface texture depths greater than 0.3 mm. This method was developed from BS…
Deformation Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures by the Wheel Tracking Test
ATM-231-23
Edition: 4.0
17 Aug 2023
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This document describes the procedures to be followed to test an asphalt specimen using a wheel tracking test device. The procedures can be carried out on prismatic specimens that have been manufactured in the laboratory, cut from an existing…
Verification Procedures for a Wheel Tracking Test Device
ATM-210-23
Edition: 3.0
17 Aug 2023
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This document describes the procedures to verify that a wheel tracking test device complies with the requirements of those devices permitted for use in Austroads test method ATM 231. The procedures are advisory rather than mandatory and reference…
Characterisation of Flexural Stiffness and Fatigue Performance of Bituminous Mixes
ATM-274-23
Edition: 3.0
17 Aug 2023
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The test method specifies procedures for the characterisation of the stiffness and fatigue behaviour of bituminous mixtures using a four point bending test configuration. The test procedure to characterise the complex modulus is contained in Section…
Webinar: Standards Australia – Bitumen and Related Materials for Roads
WEB-ASB-22
13 Sep 2022
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In Australia and New Zealand, bituminous binders used in road construction are tested prior to use to ensure they will perform satisfactorily during road construction/maintenance. Some of the Australian Standards that are used for these tests have…
Cone Penetration of Hot Poured Joint Sealant
ATM-284-22
4 Aug 2022
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This test method describes the procedure for determining the cone penetration of a joint sealant at 25 
Flow Properties of Hot Poured Joint Sealant
ATM-281-22
4 Aug 2022
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This test method describes the procedure for determining the resistance of hot poured joint sealants to flow at a temperature of 70 °
Preparation of Hot Poured Joint Sealant for Laboratory Testing
ATM-280-22
4 Aug 2022
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This test method sets out the procedure to be used to prepare joint sealant samples for testing.
Heat Degradation of Hot Poured Joint Sealant
ATM-283-22
4 Aug 2022
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This test method describes the procedure for determining the degree to which a joint sealant is degraded by heat during prolonged storage (6 
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