Introduction
Zia Rice is joined by three of her colleagues in the delivery of this e-workshop which covers the contents of the ARRB best practice guide for road materials. The e-workshop consist of four modules which correspond to the four main chapter headings in the guide and aims to provide useful and practical information related to the best practice use of a range of road materials.
The e-workshop covers fit for purpose use of material,
the different materials used within a pavement and the
different pavement layers, the use of recycled materials as
well as an introduction into laboratory testing and material characterisation. The e-workshop also covers sourcing, extraction, and specification of granular materials, in addition to stabilisation of materials and an introduction into field quality testing. There are several worked examples throughout the e-workshop to help consolidate the information which is covered, and also to demonstrate common processes undertaken during the design and construction
Introduction
Australia’s population relies heavily on our road network for
providing access to communities, enabling movement of goods and services, and facilitating educational, recreational and tourist pursuits.
With over a third of the cumulative network length consisting of sealed roads, it is important that their design, construction and ongoing condition is appropriately planned, executed and managed to ensure that road user safety and community expectations are satisfied.
This workshop is based on the Sealed Roads Best Practice
guide content, and will assist participants in gaining an
understanding and appreciation for the major aspects involved in the design, construction and management of sealed roads.
Introduction
The Unsealed Roads Best Practice Guide was first published in May 2020 and captures current best practice in managing unsealed roads. The Guide is targeted at local governments (and other organisations) that are tasked with designing, constructing, and maintaining unsealed roads in Australia.
This e-workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the Guide, as well as practical training on the interpretation and application of the various elements covered in the Guide, including road safety and design, construction and maintenance, as well as managing and operating an unsealed road network.
Each module will be presented by a resident ARRB specialist and will include both technical background information and practical case studies.
Introduction
Bridges and other road structures are key elements of the
asset base managed by local governments and similar asset
owning organisations. Local governments have a responsibility to provide safe and reliable bridge access to the community while making best use of available resources. Bridge asset management is focused on managing structures over their life cycle while balancing the dimensions of performance, risk and cost in order to provide optimal value to stakeholders. This e-Workshop will assist participants to develop an understanding of key bridge management principles and the application of lifecycle activities including inspections, maintenance, structural evaluations and heavy vehicle access assessment.
