This presentation by the Senior Pavements Manager, Engineering Services Branch, Roads and Maritime Services, informs the industry of revisions to the RMS Standard Concrete Construction Drawings. Revisions in this presentation outline changes new at the time of presenting May 2016.
USC Airfield Engineering seminar summary
Summary of key presentations from the USC Airfield Engineering seminar is presented. Topics include: A model for quality control specification for airfield pavement flexural tensile strength Evolution of Australian aircraft pavement practice CTS rapid set concrete technology Slipform concrete paving for airfields
History of Local Government concrete roads
A history of concrete roads for local government is provided. Key evolutions in design and construction include: subgrade preparation attention to drainage jointing LMC subbase PCP, short joint spacing 4-5m selected use of CRCP pavement thickness, concrete strength and compaction restoration by grooving and grinding
Achieving quality in concrete pavements (Pavements for Local Government)
Session outline Quality Product vs Quality Systems ? Influence of construction quality on performance & durability Typical causes of quality compromise Benefits of good quality Role of training
Preparing for concrete pavement construction
Topics Subgrade preparation Mix design Mix consistency Stringline setup Paver operation Motivated trained team
Workshop on draft revised R83 Specification
This workshop was conducted to respond to comments received on the draft revised R83 Specification, and to receive further discussion on proposed amendments.
Feedback on road/tyre noise from overseas conferen Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Concrete Roads
This forum explored issues related to concrete road maintenance and rehabilitation.
Preservation Repair & Rehabilitation – A Tinni Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Concrete Roads
This forum explored issues related to concrete road maintenance and rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation with Diamond Grinding – P Miskell Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Concrete Roads
This forum explored issues related to concrete road maintenance and rehabilitation.
Repairing CRCP – G Ayton Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Concrete Roads
This forum explored issues related to concrete road maintenance and rehabilitation. 
Update on International Concrete Pavements – G Vor Maintenance & Rehabilitation of Concrete Roads
This forum explored issues related to concrete road maintenance and rehabilitation.
RTA status 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.