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.
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.
RTA Training Video Training Video available from RTA
The DVD contains three discrete videos, each of about 12 mins, and which cover: - Paving & finishing - Making & delivering concrete - Compaction The DVD can be purchased for $20 via the RTA contacts listed on the attached graphics.
National Concrete Pavement Technology Centre – 2009 Update from Jim Grove
CP Tech Center Who we are How it’s paid for What we do What we produce Current projects Who can benefit Vision Uniting agencies, industry, and universities to advance concrete pavements through research and technology. History Started in 2000 Center for Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Technology...
Two layer paving with porous (no fines) concrete upper layer
George Vorobieff presents on a planned trial for wet on wet no fines concrete base pavement. The presentation covers the background of no fines (or porous) concrete pavement, including discussion on low noise pavement options. Hand placement and slipformability trials have been undertaken as part of the Northern Hume Alliance,...
Integrated Materials and Construction Practices – Testing Guide
What is in the IMCP Manual? 1. Introduction Why bother reading this manual? 2. Pavement Design What will the pavement look like? 3. Materials What materials do I have to work with? 4. Chemistry of Hydration What happens during the formation of the concrete matrix? 5. Critical Properties What do...
The RTA’s Move Towards Sustainable Construction Practices
» Environmental business risks facing road industry » Impacts of government policies and legislation » RTA’s framework of sustainability » Reducing pavement carbon emissions » RTA Specifications: Implementation » Case Studies
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...
Concrete Pavement Ride Quality – Connecting Theory and Practice
Causes of roughness IRI Roughness testing methods Bump car Walking profilometer
Ride Quality – Current Field Practices Pavement Ride Quality
1. The importance to our projects of achieving smoothness 2. The equipment we use (what and why) 3. Benefits / limitations 4. Interpretation of early results 5. Where to from here?