Protocol for the selection of unsealed road material for regional local government

A model has been developed to introduce a balance of science and practical approaches to allow Councils to experiment with methods to improve the performance properties of materials selected in resheeting unsealed roads. In order to control new innovative ideas in resheeting activities, a best practice approach to material selection involves: staff training; material testing and reporting; analysis of testing results; options for material improvement through blending of materials (e.g. clay); whole of life analysis of options to test the benefits of a solution based on expected performance; options for liquid/powder binder additives; site trials and monitoring. Subject to the right level of testing and analysis, options can be filtered out and others developed into trials to experiment on cost effective treatments. These trials can be setup in a controlled environment on sections of road and monitored to record key deterioration factors in order to compare performance. This report presents local government with a framework and tool set to trial different material selections in order to adopt best practice to ensure informed decision making

• Authors:
  • ELLIS, R
  • Andrews, B
• Conference:
  • International Public Works Conference, 2013, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
• Publication Date: 2013-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 6p
• Monograph Title: Public works: explore new territory: IPWEA International Public Works Conference, Darwin, NT, 11-15 August 2013

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Administration; Case studies; Costs; Gravel roads; Highway maintenance; Highway operations; Maintenance; Pavement design; Properties of materials; Unpaved roads
• Uncontrolled Terms: Road design and asset management
• Geographic Terms: Australia; South Australia
• ATRI Terms: Case control study; Maintenance costs; Material properties; Road maintenance; Road management; Unsealed road
• ITRD Terms: LOCAL AUTHORITY; 4555: Material (constr)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; I33: Other Materials used in Pavement Layers;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01495595
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Oct 17 2013 10:08AM