Materials
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Evaluate the Effectiveness and Cost Benefit of Preventative Maintenance Treatments
Project Status: In ProgressMaintaining Western Australia’s vast road network to provide a consistent level of service is a complex and costly exercise. Depending on several factors not limited to design, materials, construction, traffic and environment, pavements will consume…
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The Impact of Large Stone Fractions on the California Bearing Ratio of Granular Pavement Materials
Project Status: In ProgressGranular materials used in the design and construction of pavement base and subbase layers are often assessed for suitability based on the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) value. This measure provides an indication of the load…
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Investigating the Use of Recycled Plastic in Future Sustainable Road Infrastructure
Project Status: In ProgressCurrent waste management challenges across the world have required governments to develop innovative policies that target the implementation of single-use materials throughout the economy. Sustainable materials and construction practices are the future of road infrastructure…
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High Modulus Asphalt (EME2)
Project Status: CompletedIn the world of road network construction, finding materials that are robust enough to cope with larger volumes of traffic and heavier vehicles is vital. Our roads need to perform for many years without cracking,…
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Investigation of Hydrated Cement Treated Crushed Rocks Base Trial Sections
Project Status: CompletedWARRIP investigated the use of hydrated cement treated crushed rock base (HCTCRB). Our first look at this material showed that it was performing adequately with no cause for concern on the trial sections observed. We…
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