Test Methods and Specifications
Fibre Reinforced Polymer Bridge Members
- Publication no: ATS-5880-25
- Published: 19 June 2025
- Edition: 1.1
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Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5880 sets out the requirements for to the manufacture of fibre reinforced polymer composite members for bridges. It covers modular solutions (formed by connecting standard pultrusions) or from utilising bespoke mouldings (formed by the vacuum infusion process).
The technical specification can also be downloaded as a Word document.
Edition 1.1 published June 2025
- clarifies the requirements for the laboratory in Clause 10.3
- amends the duration of UV testing in Clause 10.5 c).
Superseded editions
- 1. Scope
- 2. Referenced Documents
- 3. Definition
- 4. Quality System Requirements
- 5. Design
- 6. Materials
- 7. Fabrication
- 8. Provision for Performance Monitoring
- 9. Marking, Handling, Storage
- 10. Testing of FRP Members
- 11. Records
- Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
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