Pavements Task Force
The Austroads Pavements Task Force is the lead forum in Australia and New Zealand on road pavement technology. The Task Force is comprised of senior representatives from Austroads jurisdictions, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), and key industry stakeholders including AAPA, AustStab, CCAA and Roading NZ.
The Task Force manages pavement technology education, monitors international innovations, harmonises standards and codes of practice, and facilitates information exchange and technology transfer among road organisations in the public and private sectors. Members also advise on the scope, structure and broad content of the Guide to Pavement Technology and facilitate its development and ongoing maintenance.
The Task Force coordinates research that is working towards:
- increasing the use of recycled materials
- providing guidance on improved design and materials management for enhanced pavement structural performance
- improving our understanding of material characteristics and vehicle interactions for improved quality and life of road surfacings including enhanced test methods and delivery techniques
- providing guidance on the management of scarce and quality resources (particularly in rural locations)
- ensuring the Austroads Guides are updated and improved with integration of jurisdictional supplements.
Pavements Task Force Projects
| Project Number | Project Name | Program | Sub-program | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APT1975 | Maximising the life of sprayed seals – Future proofing binders | Transport Infrastructure | Pavement Task Force | Active |
| APT6123 | National harmonisation of test methods used in performance specifications | Transport Infrastructure | Pavement Task Force | Active |
| APT6158 | Improving the cost effectiveness of asphalt surfaced gravel roads | Transport Infrastructure | Pavement Task Force | Active |
| APT6211 | Improving the environmental impact of sprayed sealing | Transport Infrastructure | Pavement Task Force | Active |
| APT6240 | Validation of Superpave™ method of asphalt mix design for Australasia | Transport Infrastructure | Pavement Task Force | Active |
| APT6250 | Development of software to facilitate/enhance the design of treatments to existing pavements | Transport Infrastructure | Pavement Task Force | Active |
| APT6329 | Method for considering remaining life in the design of pavement rehabilitation treatments | Transport Infrastructure | Pavement Task Force | Active |
| APT6330 | Improved mechanistic empirical procedure for reflective cracking in the design of asphalt overlays | Transport Infrastructure | Pavement Task Force | Active |
| APT6332 | Identifying segregation in next generation polymer modified binders | Transport Infrastructure | Pavement Task Force | Active |
| APT6333 | Inspection of Coober Pedy trial sites and testing of binders | Transport Infrastructure | Pavement Task Force | Active |
Contacts
The Pavements Task Force is part of the Austroads Transport Infrastructure Program.
Transport Infrastructure Program Manager: Ross Guppy
Email: rguppy@austroads.com.au
Transport Infrastructure Program Coordinator: Eliz Esteban
Phone: +61 2 8265 3336
Email: eesteban@austroads.com.au