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Strengthening of the Glenferrie Road arch bridge over Gardiners Creek
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…
Recycled Bridges: A Review of Current and Emerging Recycled Material Technology
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…
Considerations for Selection of Slab Track for the Melbourne Airport Rail Viaducts
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…
The Design and Construction of the Northbound Bridge Over Shoalhaven River at Nowra
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…
Webinar: Road Cross-Section Design for Road Stereotypes and a Safe System
This webinar, presented by Richard Fanning, Noel O&rsquo
Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregate - Concrete Prism Test
This Test Method determines the susceptibility of aggregate to an expansive reaction when mixed with cement in a concrete mix. It measures the change in length of concrete prisms containing the aggregate under investigation. This Test Method is not…
Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregate – Accelerated Mortar Bar Test
This Test Method determines the susceptibility of aggregate to an expansive reaction when mixed with cement in a concrete mix. It measures the change in length of representative mortar bars containing the aggregate under investigation during storage…
Network Design for Road Safety (Stereotypes for Cross-sections and Intersections): User Guide
This user guide provides guidance to road managers, planners and designers on achieving improved safety outcomes by applying consistent standards along a road corridor. Thirteen road stereotype tables were identified covering the road network from…
Anti-Graffiti Coatings
Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5820 specifies the requirements for the supply and application of anti-graffiti coating systems to structures, roadside furniture and traffic controller boxes. It excludes the application of coating systems to…
Effectiveness of Anti-Graffiti Coatings
This test method determines the performance of anti-graffiti coatings and is based on Main Roads Western Australia Testing Method for Anti-Graffiti Coatings 6706-02-2238. This Test Method assesses the following properties: ease of removing graffiti…