Bridge Task Force
The Bridge Task Force has representatives from state and territory road agencies, the National Transport Commission and the ARRB Group. The Task Force considers all aspects of bridge planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and for arranging research and testing. It is also responsible for maintaining the Austroads Guide to Bridge Technology.
The Bridge Task Force coordinates research that is working towards:
- developing enhanced bridge design guidelines
- improving evaluation methods for bridge load capacity including deterioration models
- ensuring the Austroads Guides are up-to-date and and better integrated with jurisdictional supplements
- the revision of Bridge Design Standard AS5100.
Bridge Task Force Projects
| Project Number | Project Name | Program | Sub-program | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABT6152 | Standard bridge barrier design guidelines update | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
| ABT6328 | Assessment of bridge structural capacity | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
| ABT1925 | Guidance on flood recovery, assessment and risk management for bridges | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
| ABT6014 | Managing the risks of high vehicle impacts to overpasses | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
| ABT6190 | Carbon reduction and use of low carbon concrete | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
| ABT6016 | Engineered laminated timber bridge construction | Transport Infrastructure | Bridge Task Force | Active |
Contacts
The Bridge Task Force is part of the Austroads Transport Infrastructure Program.
Transport Infrastructure Program Manager: Ross Guppy
Email: rguppy@austroads.gov.au
Transport Infrastructure Program Coordinator: Eliz Esteban
Phone: +61 2 8265 3336
Email: eesteban@austroads.gov.au