Test Methods and Specifications

Cover of Supply of Binders for Earthworks and Pavements
Supply of Binders for Earthworks and Pavements
  • Publication no: ATS-3145-26
  • Published: 7 April 2026
  • Edition: 1.1

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 3145 sets out the requirements for the supply of lime, general purpose and blended cements, fly ash and ground granulated blast-furnace slag used in the stabilisation of earthworks and pavements. It does not cover the supply of bituminous binders and chemical binders.

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Edition 1.1 published April 2026

  • Edition 1.1 removes Attachment A Contract Specific Requirements (blank contents for Agency use)

Superseded editions

Edition 1.0 published September 2025

  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Referenced Documents
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Quality System Requirements
  • 5. Storage and Delivery
  • 6. Lime
    • General
    • Properties
    • Delivery of Lime
  • 7. General Purpose and Blended Cements
  • 8. Fly Ash
  • 9. Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag
  • 10. Other Binders and Additives
  • 11. Records and Delivery
  • Annexure A Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
  • Amendment Record