Innovations in Sustainable and High-Performance Bitumen Emulsion Technologies
In the current global context, where environmental sustainability is paramount, the asphalt industry is compelled to innovate and adapt. The reduction of carbon footprint in asphalt pavement construction and maintenance has become a critical objective. This presentation presents the advancements made by SAMI in the development of sustainable emulsion technologies with a focus on performance […]
Step 1:ReviewRoutine Maintenance Performance Contract (RMPC) Intelligent Transport Systems & Electrical (ITS&E) work activities
The Statewide Network Operations (SNO) branch was established in April 2023 and provided an impetus to refresh and improve the consistency and efficiency of Routine Maintenance Performance Contracts (RMPCs) for ITS&E devices across Queensland. This presentation will outline the project and methodology and share the project learnings and next steps. For example, you’ll learn WHY […]
Road Rehabilitation Innovation using Paver Laid Insitu Recycling
Isabella Drive is an arterial road that was rehabilitated using Paver Laid Insitu Recycling. From suitability testing to onsite completion of the work, the project was completed safely and without WHS incidents, in less than 6 weeks. The Paver Laid Insitu Recycling process is a recent innovation in the industry that was embraced by […]
Analysing connected vehicle data to understand vehicle speeds and accelerations at Active Transport Priority Crossings
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Road (TMR) has taken numerous proactive steps to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers by installing and monitoring the performance of priority crossings. However, some practitioners remain concerned about potential risks and implications of implementing priority crossings on projects. TMR has used emerging data to investigate the validity […]
Modification of Austroads Design Charts for geogrid stabilised pavements using a Mechanistic Empirical approach
Research results from some previous studies shows a consequence of Austroads’ design guides inability to recognise the benefit of geogrid reinforcement and enhanced stiffness of the stabilized aggregate layer with a geogrid. The current Austroads empirical design charts cannot be used to design a geogrid reinforced/stabilised pavements. This presentation reviews the different approached to use […]
Collaborative Procurement 101 – opening the playbook
Collaborative procurement is a strategy that focuses on achieving greater value by working together with suppliers to jointly plan, source and buy goods and services. The benefits of collaboration are then sustained into the delivery phase, resulting in improved outcomes. The benefits of collaborative procurement include greater transparency, greater efficiency, optimized spend, and reduced costs. […]
A New Way Forward for Tunnel Condition Assessments
Tunnel structural condition inspections and asset component reporting have traditionally been conducted manually. This process can be expensive, time-consuming and with inconsistent data capture leading to challenges in cross-referencing vital condition information spatially and tracking condition over time. Being long, linear assets, tunnel condition reporting relies on assessing changes in asset condition and previous metrics. […]
Rockhampton Ring Road Project – Collaborative Procurement Approach
The Rockhampton Ring Road is a long-term visionary project for our state’s biggest highway that will unlock future economic growth, build flood resilience, and support jobs. In January 2024, an increased state contribution up to the total project budget of $1.73 billion was announced, with the Queensland and Australian governments contributions of $530 million and […]
Transport Noise Management Code of Practice Updates
The Department of Transport and Main Roads noise management practices are primarily contained in the Transport Noise Management Code of Practice Volume 1: Operational Noise, 2013 (Code of Practice 1) and the Transport Noise Management Code of Practice Volume 2: Construction Noise and Vibration, 2023 (Code of Practice 2). This presentation covers the work currently […]
Personal Mobility Devices (e-scooters) and Safe System requirements – a report on the review & update of TMR’s Cycling Infrastructure Publications
This presentation will provide an update on the Department of Transport and Main Road’s review of technical publications on physically separated cycling infrastructure. Currently under the technical requirements for the TMR Active Transport Investment Program (ATIP) funded grant and works, funding is prioritised towards projects that incorporate physical separation from motorised traffic. In addition, the […]
