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Network Signage for Over Height Vehicles Approaching Road Tunnels
This report, originally published in November 2021, outlines the findings of a project to develop clearer and more consistent tunnel signage to reduce the impact of over-dimensioned and dangerous goods vehicles on both infrastructure and Workplace…
Webinar: Austroads Project Pipeline 2022-23
This webinar introduces Austroads new projects lined up for the 2022-23 financial year. The session is most beneficial to consultants who may be interested in tendering for Austroads projects. Upcoming projects focus on road network resilience,…
Webinar: Guide to Project Delivery Parts 2 and 3 Update
Two parts of the Austroads Guide to Project Delivery &ndash
Guide to Project Delivery Part 3: Contract Management
The Guide to Project Delivery consists of five parts. Part 3 is concerned with the procurement and management of road construction contracts. It covers in detail, key processes and procedures relating to documentation and contract administration. It…
Guidelines for Planning and Assessment of Road Freight Access in Industrial Areas
These guidelines have been developed to help councils plan and assess road freight access to industrial areas, including ensuring that infrastructure provided by developers is adequate to meet access needs for many years.
Evaluation and Strengthening of Existing Bridges to Carry Increased Vehicle Weights
Detailed investigation and live-load evaluation was undertaken for several 1930s reinforced concrete bridges followed by strengthening where required.
A New Vehicle Loading Standard for Road Bridges in New Zealand
With the progressive increase in heavy vehicle loadings associated with improved transport vehicle technology, the current vehicle loading standard for the design of bridges in New Zealand, first introduced in 1972, may not be appropriate for use in…
Upgrading NZ Bridges for High Productivity Motor Vehicles
New Zealand (NZ) has introduced High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMV’s) to improve freight efficiency on its road network. The significant increase in vehicle mass limits has required a national bridge load capacity evaluation and strengthening…
Potential Framework for the Nationwide Assessment of Heavy Vehicle Access to Bridges
A key component to improving freight productivity in Australia is to improve access to the network for heavy vehicle operators. The assessment of bridge capacity is perceived to be critical to this aim. Currently a significant number of bridge…
Review of Axle Spacing Mass Schedules and Future Framework for Assessment of Heavy Vehicle Access Applications
A key component to improving freight productivity in Australia is to improve access to the network for heavy vehicle operators. Assessment of bridge capacity is perceived to be critical to this aim.