Road Networks
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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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Heavy Vehicle Impacts Cost Estimation Process & Fund Allocations
Project Status: In ProgressUnexpected growth in localised industries such as mining and agriculture, has led to the rapid deterioration of roads carrying heavy vehicle traffic not anticipated during design and construction. Significant funding is required to maintain acceptable…
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Investigation of Asphalt Pavement Temperatures in Western Australia
Project Status: In ProgressAcross WA, temperatures vary immensely such that when designing asphalt pavements, accounting for these temperature ranges can have a large impact on pavement thickness. To better understand how to cater for the extreme heat fluctuations…
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Identifying Best Pavement Practice for Major Projects
Project Status: CompletedAs part of Main Roads efforts for continuous improvement, industry professionals have reviewed the current Main Roads practices for contracting work. In response to issues raised, WARRIP launched an investigation to determine what could be…
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