Resources

The use of concrete block pavers as a road surfacing in residential and industrial areas is increasing in New Zealand.

This research report on the strategic electronic monitoring of heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) was prepared by Traffic Design Group in 2011–12.

Research for this project identified and developed a range of traffic analysis software suitable for New Zealand use to evaluate urban road improvement schemes.

The laboratory testing and inelastic computer analysis are described for a 1936-designed bridge which is typical of many of the older, reinforced-concrete, multi-span bridges in New Zealand.

Despite recent progress by the structural engineering profession in addressing bridge seismic risks, several areas exist where improvements in bridge evaluation and retrofit practices are needed.

The report presents a background to the design traffic data included in the New Zealand Supplement to the AUSTROADS Guide.

This paper develops a methodology and evidence to enable the assessment of wider economic impacts of transport.

An overview of non-traditional backfill materials has been compiled from material identified in an international literature search carried out in 1992.

Research undertaken between 2007 and 2009 examined the influence of binder rise in reducing tyre–road friction of chipseal surfaces.

Impact factors were recorded on main members and deck slabs (where appropriate) of 12 bridges of between 9 and 30 metre span, under normal traffic conditions.