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A computer simulation study was conducted to investigate the viability of harmonising rut depth measurements from different automated rut depth measurement profilometers.

A research study was undertaken, in 2001–02, for New Zealand and in other countries, of the temporal spreading of traffic peaks, or 'peak spreading', on roads in urban areas.

This project involved an investigation carried out in 2004-05 into the mechanical properties of, and potential applications for, asphalt millings in the construction of New Zealand roads.

A study undertaken in 2001–02 on the economics of travel for education had the following objectives: to gain a better understanding of travel to school and its contribution to urban traffic volumes to examine alternatives to car use for travel to sch…

This research was carried out between 2003 and 2005 at Opus International Consultants, Central Laboratories, Lower Hutt.

Geosynthetic-reinforced soils (GRS have been found to be cost-effective compared to traditionally used retaining structures in specific situations.

The goal of the second phase of the project was to conduct a thorough assessment of the incidence and extent of truck driver fatigue in New Zealand by testing a sample of 600 truck drivers.

This research provides a methodology for assessing the effects of a development proposal within the context of the New Zealand regulatory structure.

The public road network makes an extensive and unique contribution to the public lands of New Zealand.

The risk involved in pavement design is that the pavement life will be shorter than the design life.