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Kerb and Channel
  • Publication no: ATS-2245-25
  • Published: 24 January 2025
  • Edition: 1.0

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 2245 sets out the requirements for the construction of concrete Kerb and Channel. It applies to Kerb and Channel constructed using Manually Placed Concrete, Machine-Placed Concrete and/or precast units.

This technical specification can also be downloaded as a Word document.

  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Referenced Documents
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Quality System Requirements
  • 5. Materials
  • 6. Site Preparation
  • 7. Cast -In-Place Kerb and Channel
  • 8. Precast Units
  • 9. Joints
    • Construction Joints
    • Contraction Joints
    • Expansion Joints
    • Joints on a Rigid Concrete Pavement
  • 10. Conformance and Completion
    • Protection of Finished Concrete
    • Nonconforming Concrete
    • Tolerances
  • Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
  • Amendment Record
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