Test Methods and Specifications
- Publication no: ATS-5430-25
- Published: 11 July 2025
- Edition: 1.2
- Superseded
- PDF (free) Download
Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5430 sets out the requirements for the fabrication of aluminium components for bridges, gantries, roadside furniture, poles and related structures. This includes the supply of materials, preparation of materials, assembly, welding, testing, inspection, packing, handling and delivery to site. The components may be manufactured from plates and wrought, drawn and/or extruded sections.
The Contractor must ensure that the Fabricator complies with this Specification. The Contractor may be the same entity as the Fabricator.
The technical specification can also be downloaded as a Word document.
This edition has been superseded by:
Edition 1.3 published November 2025
Superseded editions
Edition 1.2 published July 2025
- adds a reference to AS 2214.1
- includes new definitions of terms
- clarifies testing accreditation, aluminium alloy requirements and requirements for the welding supervisor
- provides new information on shop detail documentation and dissimilar materials.
- 1. Scope
- 2. Referenced Documents
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Quality System Requirements
- 5. Shop Detail Documentation
- 6. Materials
- 7. Fabrication
- 8. Welding
- 9. Completion and Inspection of Welds and Components
- 10. Shop Assembly
- 11. Protective Coating
- 12. Marking, Handling and Transportation
- 13. Certification
- Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records