Publications

In view of the increasing demand on reducing reliance on limited labour resources, modular construction, such as the precast deck segments, precast piers and precast pile cap shells, is increasingly being adopted as an integral part of the…

The Karel Avenue Upgrade Project delivered by Main Roads Western Australia and constructed by Georgiou Group, aimed to improve traffic mobility and accommodate future developments in the area. Part of the project, completed in 2021, comprised the…

In November 2015, the Sydney Motorway Corporation awarded the Leighton Dragados Samsung Joint Venture the contract for the design and construction of Stage 2 ñ New M5 (Now M8) of the WestConnex project. The M8 runs from the existing M5 East corridor…

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…

Jacobs worked for McConnell Dowell - Decmil Joint Venture consortium and Major Road Projects Victoria to design the Mordialloc Bypass. The 9km long freeway connects the Mornington Peninsula Freeway to the Dingley Bypass, improving connectivity in…

The Westconnex M4-M5 Link Tunnels project is the third stage of the Westconnex program of works in Sydney. The project links the southwestern M5 to Western M4, passing through St Peters Interchange, the most complex interchange in Sydney to date.…

The paper will describe key technical elements of the Joy Baluch AM Bridge Duplication, constructed to bridge the upper Spencer Gulf in Port Augusta, SA. The 550m long bridge duplicates the 1970 structure, to provide badly needed additional traffic…

This Pavement Work Tip details techniques to ensure that joints in asphalt do not create a point of weakness due to poor compaction and that correct shape and ride quality are maintained.

This Work Tip details work practices that help ensure uniformity of Binder Application Rates and neatness of joints in sprayed seals.

This Pavement Work Tip considers traffic distribution and its effect on the suitable location of joints and where the design Binder Application Rates should be varied to allow for the expected traffic volume.