Publications

The Elastometer is the key testing instrument for PMB specifications in Australia. The Elastometer operating software and data acquisition system were developed in the 1980s, originally to run under DOS and later upgraded to Windows 3.1. This…

This Pavement Work Tip outlines the influence of temperature and binder viscosity on handling properties of asphalt using different binders.

The majority of cycling infrastructure, services and events are provided by the states, territories and local government as part of their normal business delivery. The ABC and the NCS 2011-16 is designed to provide focus on those areas where it is…

Polymer modified binders (PMBs) can provide improved service performance over normal bitumens in demanding situations. However, a number of field problems have been experienced with PMBs and some of these have been attributed to property changes…

A major study was undertaken to determine relationships between binder rheological properties and the rut resistance of asphalt mixes, as indicated by the laboratory wheel tracking test. Twelve binders, including three bitumens, a Multigrade binder…

This Pavement Work Tip provides a handy reference to the recommended practice for cutting sprayed sealing binders.

Effective performance of bituminous binders in sprayed seals is a vital element in contributing to the overall performance of the sealed road network in Australia. To this end, Austroads has identified the maintenance of a minimum level of technical…

Understanding the extent of changes in modal shift and their consequences in terms of road deaths and injuries is essential if we are to fully understand progress towards the targets of the National Road Safety Strategy, and the actions that may be…