Publications

The addition of a small amount of cementitious binder to non-standard granular materials may result in a fit for purpose base or subbase at a significantly lower cost than crushed rock complying with standard specifications. Such lightly bound…

There is a need to improve Austroads procedures for the structural design of pavements containing lightly bound cemented (LBC) materials. This report describes the findings of an investigation of the performance of Queensland pavements with LBC…

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…

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…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5310 sets out the requirements for the supply, fabrication, handling and placement of steel used for the reinforcement of concrete (&lsquo

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5350 sets out the requirements for the supply of materials and application of waterproofing membrane systems on new or existing concrete bridge decks. It does not cover waterproofing membrane systems for use on…

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5390 sets out the requirements for the cathodic protection (CP) of steel in atmospherically exposed, buried and submerged concrete. It covers both new and existing structures and includes: assessment of existing…

This Austroads Technical Specification ATS 2230 sets out the requirements for the supply of small precast reinforced concrete rectangular box culverts, up to 1200 mm wide and 1200 mm high, and associated link slabs. It excludes box culverts: which…

Austroads Technical Specification 5340 sets out the requirements for the patch repair of defective concrete using cementitious materials. The process of restoring existing concrete typically includes: breaking back to sound and dense concrete to…

This Austroads Technical Specification ATS 2210 sets out the requirements for the supply and delivery of steel reinforced precast concrete pipes used for stormwater / drainage purposes. It excludes: concrete pipes subject to internal pressure…