Civil Composites For Resilient And Sustainable Transport Infrastructure
Research and development of engineered composite materials and structures in the last two decades have paved way to increasing applications of these advanced materials in civil and transport infrastructure globally. In Australia, the pioneering work was initiated at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) within the Centre for Future Materials resulting in the first Australian […]
Analysing safety implications of innovative transport project
Video analytics is becoming more reliable and available to assess the safety implications of innovative transport projects. The conflict analysis through video analytics was used to evaluate the safety measures at the first signalised intersection arrangement in Queensland where flashing yellow was deployed to protect active road users against turning traffic movements. The civil road […]
A better way of delivering infrastructure toachieve economic growth and a connected andvibrant Adelaide.
In 2020, the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transportembarked on a proactive and strategic journey to enhance infrastructureplanning. Their goal was to achieve sustained economic growth, create jobs,manage planned population growth, foster connected and productiveregions, cultivate a vibrant and globally competitive Adelaide, and ensureenviable liveability.With an initial commitment of $10 million, the Department initiated […]
Benefits of Foamed Bitumen Stabilisation – a recap of recent projects in Queensland
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has the largest amount of foamed bitumen stabilised pavements in Australia. Since 1997, nearly 1000km of existing pavements from state-controlled roads in Queensland have been rehabilitated using this technique which can be performed using two methods; insitu – using existing material or exsitu – manufactured through a […]
Highway runoff quality. We’re working hard but is it working?
Stormwater quality management of highway runoff is a confusing industry. Design standards are not consistent and may be applied differently with great discretion. This can result in projects being non-compliant or, potentially more troubling, compliant with design standards but likely to result in substantial worsening of the existing environment. The typical Australian approach to stormwater […]
The Testing of bond stress parameters for rock anchors in southeast Queensland
A significant percentage of TMR road assets is founded in the Neranleigh Fernvale and Brisbane Tuff Stratigraphic Units of Southeast Queensland. A study of Proof Test data from testing of sacrificial ground anchors constructed within materials from the Brisbane Tuff and Neranleigh Fernvale Beds for an infrastructure project in Brisbane was carried out to consider […]
Abstract Nomination – Engineering, Innovation and Technology Forum (TMR Qld)
The presentation will provide a case study focussed on the Bureau of Meteorology (the Bureau) supporting the Fitzroy Crossing community. In December 2022, the Bureau forecast TC Ellie. During December 2022/January 2023, the Bureau provided emergency management support, during the flooding event caused from the tropical low (Ex-TC Ellie) the formed over the Kimberley region. […]
Rapid Visual Assessment of Landslips Affecting the Road
When a landslip affects the road, the attending Geotechnical Engineer or Engineering Geologist is expected to make a rapid visual assessment of likely geohazards during and after debris clearance. This enables decisions on the extent of road or lane closure, whether emergency engagement of specialist contractors would be required for immediate removal or stabilisation of […]
Managing Dispersive Soil Risks in Earthworks Construction
Slaking and dispersive soils cause problems for infrastructure, as they are highly susceptible to erosion. They pose substantial risks to the in-service performance of the Queensland road network. Their use will impact on the durability of road assets, the safety to road users, and the costs incurred for maintenance and repairs during the life of […]
Capacity analysis of shuttle flow at roadworks to improve safety and efficiency
A method of managing traffic around roadwork sites involves conducting single-lane shuttle flow operation to maintain road operations at a reduced capacity whilst works such as resealing, line marking, or service upgrades occur on the adjacent side. The design of shuttle flow operations at roadworks is governed by guidance in the Queensland Guide to Temporary […]
