Project Number: APT6240
The purpose of this project is to replace the obsolete Austroads compliant gyratory compactors used in design and quality control testing of asphalt mixes with compaction apparatus complying with AASHTO T 312 and update the Austroads Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4B: Asphalt.
This project will seek to harmonise the asphalt sample compaction device to replace the Austroads compliant compaction devices no longer being manufactured. A relationship needs to be established between the obsolete Austroads compactors and the Superpave™ Gyratory Compactors adopting the Superpave standard gyratory settings. This will enable the smooth transition across Australia and New Zealand for both design of asphalt mixes in the laboratory and quality control testing of current asphalt mixes.
Proposed outputs: Guide or update to Guide, Technical report, Webinar
Consultants: Fulton Hogan
Program: Transport Infrastructure [Pavement]
Status: Complete