Publications

Ductile behaviour of steel is an important characteristic that underpins structural steel design approach. Ductility of steel enables it to undergo plastic deformation under overload conditions which serves as a warning sign indicating that the…

The Glenferrie Road bridge is located over Gardiners Creek in Hawthorn, Victoria and was constructed in 1891comprising three masonry arch spans with a total length of approximately 25 meters. The bridge was subsequently widened in 1921 by John…

In recent years, there has been a significant growth in the new and extension of railway lines in Victoria. This has resulted in an increase need for rail viaducts due to narrow rail corridors in heavily built up suburban areas. Traditional railway…

There is a growing requirement for infrastructure to consider sustainable practices to ensure the preservation of resources and achievement of climate change ambitions. In the areas of recycled materials, the Australian Federal Government has…

The New Nowra Bridge is the third crossing over the Shoalhaven River at this location, and will carry all northbound traffic on the Princes Highway through Nowra. It is one component of the design and construct Nowra Bridge project, which widens 1.7…

This test method sets out the procedure for determining the apparent viscosity of PMBs at temperatures above 100°C, using the Brookfield Thermosel rotational viscometer.

This test method applies to polymer modified binders, polymers and crumb rubber.Materials are sampled according to this protocol to ensure that correct sampling procedures are followed and that test results provide the required information on…

This test method sets out the procedure for the determination of the flash point of polymer modified binders (PMBs). This test method is applicable to PMBs used in the construction and maintenance of pavements (as specified in ATS 3110).

This test method is applicable to all binders that do not have a viscous response at 70°C and at long loading times when confined to film thicknesses in the range 0.1 to 1mm. It is applicable to all modified binders.

This test method sets out the procedure for the determination of mass change or loss on heating of a polymer modified binder (PMB) due to the effect of heat and air during rolling thin film oven (RTFO) treatment.