Test Methods and Specifications

Cover of Precast Concrete Members
Precast Concrete Members
  • Publication no: ATS-5325-23
  • Published: 26 May 2023
  • Edition: 1.0

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5325 sets out the requirements for the manufacture of precast reinforced concrete members (‘Precast Members’), including Precast Members which are pretensioned and / or subsequently post-tensioned.

The technical specifications can also be downloaded as a Word Document.

Implementation of this technical specification relies on the availability of technical specifications which are in development:

  • ATS 5321 Maturity Method
  • ATS 5326 Supply of Pretensioned Concrete Members
  • ATS 5327 Post-tensioning of Concrete.
  • ATS 5850 Handling, Storage, Transportation and Erection of Structural Members

This technical specification has been published to allow Austroads member agencies to prepare for implementation.

  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Referenced Documents
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Quality System Requirements
  • 5. Design
  • 6. Manufacture
    • General
    • Formwork
    • Production
    • Test Panel
    • Surface Finish
    • Prestressing of Precast Members
  • 7. Stock Items
  • 8. Provision for Lifting
  • 9. Tolerances
  • 10. Marking, Handling, Storing and Transportation
  • 11. Inspection and Records
  • Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records