Publications

Austroads has completed a project to replace the obsolete gyratory compactors used in design and quality control testing of asphalt mixes and update its Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4B: Asphalt. Austroads asphalt mix design procedure currently…

The asphalt industry is rapidly evolving, and it is widely accepted that prescriptive specifications are not necessarily well suited to take full advantage of the benefits that new and innovative technologies can provide. There is therefore a desire…

This report documents the delivery of the first component of a new Austroads performance-related asphalt specification framework. This included the development of several new test methods and updating a number of existing test methods for use in…

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 InQuik Bridge System is an Australian innovation that was first conceptualized in 2015. Since its introduction into the market in 2017, it has been rapidly adopted in the Australian bridge market, with more than 160+ bridges in service or under…

Visualisation tools are often used during concept development to assist in developing feasible options and also for further consultation with stakeholders and other interested parties to gain approval for further progression of the project.…

One of the main remedial treatments for reinforced concrete structures such as bridges in marine environments is impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP). Many ICCP systems in marine environments have manifested backfill mortar deterioration due…

The innovative Viaduct over Muscle Creek and Hunter River with an overall length of 178.4m comprises four spans of 45.7m by 50m by 50m by 29.7m and 1.5m length beyond the bearings at each abutment, to suit a challenging and restrictive site. The…

The Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway (SKBSH) and Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway (SIBSH) are two of the most important arterial roads of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The project for the improvement of the two highways included their junction, known as the…

The most easily recognisable landmark in the northern NSW town of Grafton is the Grafton Bridge. Spanning the mighty Clarence River, it links the CBD with the southern suburbs. However, this 90-year-old icon needed to be duplicated to meet the…