A most interesting forum looking at sustainability issues with overseas reports, status of RTA NSW on sustainable roads, a presentation from the Australian Green Infrastructure Council, information from the cement industry on the effects of a carbon trading scheme, and recent research on manufactured sands.
NCPTC report on sustainable concrete roads Sustainable Concrete Road Pavements
A most interesting forum looking at sustainability issues with overseas reports, status of RTA NSW on sustainable roads, a presentation from the Australian Green Infrastructure Council, information from the cement industry on the effects of a carbon trading scheme, and recent research on manufactured sands.
Aust Green Infrastructure Council Sustainable Concrete Road Pavements
A most interesting forum looking at sustainability issues with overseas reports, status of RTA NSW on sustainable roads, a presentation from the Australian Green Infrastructure Council, information from the cement industry on the effects of a carbon trading scheme, and recent research on manufactured sands.
Carbon Trading Scheme – effect on cement Sustainable Concrete Road Pavements
A most interesting forum looking at sustainability issues with overseas reports, status of RTA NSW on sustainable roads, a presentation from the Australian Green Infrastructure Council, information from the cement industry on the effects of a carbon trading scheme, and recent research on manufactured sands.
LCCA Overview Life Cycle Cost Analysis
This forum generated much discussion about LCCA and the need for the inputs to be updated. It also included presentations on proposed changes to AS3972 Portland and Blended Cements.
Construction Quality – G Ayton Concrete roads and industrial pavements – design, construction, mix design, joints, fibres, diamond
This forum addressed both concrete road pavements & concrete industrial pavements. Presentations made addressed concrete mix designs, design & construction aspects, as well as current information about diamond grinding of concrete road pavements in Australia.
Concrete Pavement Patching – Simpler can be better
Jim Grove (Federal Highway Administration), Dr Jim Cable (Cable Concrete Consultation) and Dr Peter Taylor (National Concrete Pavement Technology Centre) present on improving concrete patching practices. Areas covered included: Strength focus - are we neglecting durability Why do we patch? How long should a patch last? Opening strength requirements Thickness...
Industrial floors construction – D Eddy Concrete roads and industrial pavements – design, construction, mix design, joints, fibres, diamond
This forum addressed both concrete road pavements & concrete industrial pavements. Presentations made addressed concrete mix designs, design & construction aspects, as well as current information about diamond grinding of concrete road pavements in Australia.
Tyre Road Noise in Concrete Pavements
David Dash presents on tye road noise for concrete pavements. His presentation covers: Understanding noise: Pressure/power Frequency Filters Measurement and standards Noise spectra Recent results for varying pavement types Concluding that negative texture, such as that achieved via diamond grinding and longitudinal tyning may be preferable for concrete pavements.
Concrete Roundabouts – D Dash Concrete roads and industrial pavements – design, construction, mix design, joints, fibres, diamond
This forum addressed both concrete road pavements & concrete industrial pavements. Presentations made addressed concrete mix designs, design & construction aspects, as well as current information about diamond grinding of concrete road pavements in Australia.
NSW Overview – G Ayton Concrete roads and industrial pavements – design, construction, mix design, joints, fibres, diamond
This forum addressed both concrete road pavements & concrete industrial pavements. Presentations made addressed concrete mix designs, design & construction aspects, as well as current information about diamond grinding of concrete road pavements in Australia.
Queensland Overview – P Bryant Concrete roads and industrial pavements – design, construction, mix design, joints, fibres, diamond
This forum addressed both concrete road pavements & concrete industrial pavements. Presentations made addressed concrete mix designs, design & construction aspects, as well as current information about diamond grinding of concrete road pavements in Australia.