Publications

The paper presents a whole life cycle analysis of bridges and civil structures with due consideration of environment and economic aspects. The study is presented considering variables of constituent materials components so as to reduce the…

Castlereagh Road is a key transport corridor in Western Sydney which was constrained by the existing rail overbridge at Penrith on the Sydney Trains Main Western Line adjacent to the Great Western Highway. A new bridge spanning 40m across the…

The Standards Management Framework provides a consistent, whole of life cycle approach to the way standards are developed, applied, managed, and governed in Transport for NSW (Transport). This framework aims to deliver the appropriate balance of…

The 11th Austroads Bridge Conference brought together more than 400 delegates from Australia and New Zealand. A diverse audience comprising 

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) is undertaking major refurbishment works on the Old Murray Bridge. Old Murray Bridge was constructed over the Murray River in 1879, and is located on Bridge Street, Murray Bridge,…

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…

Durability of post-tensioning tendons is an important backbone for the achievement of the desired service life of prestressed post-tensioned structures. Experience by others, including failures and rehabilitation of major pre-stressed concrete…

Painted plain carbon steel cross bracing supplemented by a cathodic protection system is often used for pier strengthening works. Effective use of plain carbon steel requires skilful paint application, bespoke cathodic protection system design,…

Two existing bridges located along the M80 Ring Road were upgraded as part of the M80 Upgrade between Sydney Road and Edgars Road. An additional lane was added to each carriageway without widening either bridge. Both bridges were constructed with…