Test Methods
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Intelligent Compaction Control (ICC) – Field Trial Methodology and Trials
Project Status: In ProgressUniformity of placed roadwork material is one of the key elements for good performing roads. In recent years, Intelligent Compaction Control (ICC) technology has been increasingly used to assist contractors to improve construction quality. This…
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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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An Evaluation of the Traffic Speed Deflectometer (TSD) for Main Roads Western Australia
Project Status: CompletedAdvances in technology now make it possible to collect information about the condition of our roads at speed. The Traffic Speed Deflectometer (TSD) is equipped with doppler lasers, GPS, cameras, temperature probes and 3D sensors;…
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