Publications

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5510 sets out the requirements for the supply of elastomeric bearings made up of a single unbonded elastomer layer (plain pads and strips). For bearing installation requirements, refer to ATS 5570. The technical…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5570 sets out the requirements for the installation of bridge bearings. It does not cover the attachment of girders to the bearings. The bearings must be installed in accordance with this Specification and the…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5530 sets out the requirements for the supply of pot bearings and associated attachment plates, including their design and fabrication. 

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5540 sets out the requirements for the supply of spherical approved sliding material (ASM) bearings and associated attachment plates, including their design and fabrication. It applies to bearings with both…

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…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5670 sets out the requirements for the supply and installation of finger type bridge deck expansion joints, such as steel fingerplate (i.e., parallel sided fingers) or aluminium saw tooth (i.e., triangular sided…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5440 sets out the requirements for the fabrication of stainless steel components for bridges, gantries, roadside furniture, poles and related structures. This includes the supply of materials, preparation of…

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…