A series of reports has recently been published and is available for download from the Austroads publications website free of charge to councils, thanks to ALGA's membership with Austroads.
AP - T184-11: The Influence of Multiple Axle Loads on Pavement Performance: Interim Findings
This research study investigates improved methods for assessing the pavement damage caused by different multiple axle group loads. Click here for more.
AP - T185-11: A Laboratory Study of the Influence of Multiple Axle Loads on the Performance of a Cement Treated Material - Interim Report
This report details a laboratory investigation of the effects of different multiple-axle load groups on the fatigue performance of cement treated materials. Click here for more.
AP - T186-11: Testing Plan to Examine the Effects of Multiple Axle Loads on Asphalt Using Four-point Beam Tests
This report presents a testing plan to examine the effect that multiple axle group loads have on the flexural fatigue performance of asphalt, and forms a component of long term Austroads project work. Click here for more.
AP - T187-11: The Influence of Multiple Axle Loads on the Performance of an Unbound Granular Pavement under Accelerated Loading Construction of Test Pavements
Recognising the importance to pavement designers, asset managers and policy makers of an improved understanding of the relationship between different multiple axle group loads and road pavement performance, Austroads initiated a research project to improve the understanding of these loads on Australian flexible pavement types. This report details the construction of the test pavement, and collates an extensive amount of data collected during the construction works. Click here for more.