The following is a list of reports for structures and geotechnical research undertaken through NZTA funding.
The following reports are scanned copies and are available from research@nzta.govt.nz upon request.
| Title | Published |
| New standard precast concrete bridge beams: stage 1 - identification of new standard beam shapes (RR 252) | 2003 |
| Cost effective remedial techniques for reinforcement corrosion in concrete bridges (RR 251) | 2003 |
| Guidelines for design & construction of geosynthetic-reinforced soil structures in New Zealand (RR 239) | 2003 |
| Electrochemical treatments for reinforcement corrosion in concrete road bridges in New Zealand (RR 235) | 2002 |
| Bridge scour screening methodology for New Zealand bridges (RR 196) | 2001 |
| Probabilistic techniques for optimising cut slope earthworks (RR 189) | 2001 |
| Performance of deck expansion joints in New Zealand road bridges (RR 186) | 2000 |
| Riprap protection of bridge abutments (RR 181) | 2000 |
| Effects of multiple presence & monitoring period on bridge health monitoring (RR 175) | 2002 |
| Health monitoring of superstructures of New Zealand road bridges: Tuakopai Bridge, Bay Of Plenty (RR 174) | 2000 |
| Health monitoring of superstructures of New Zealand road bridges: Atiamuri Bridge, Waikato (RR 173) | 2000 |
| Health monitoring of superstructures of New Zealand road bridges: Wanganui Bridge, Wanganui (RR 172) | 2000 |
| Health monitoring of superstructures of New Zealand road bridges: Waitangi Washout Bridge, Hawkes Bay (RR 171) | 2000 |
| Health monitoring of superstructures of New Zealand road bridges: Waipawa Bridge, Hawkes Bay (RR 170) | 2000 |
| Health monitoring of superstructures of New Zealand road bridges: Otauru Bridge, Manawatu (RR 169) | 2000 |
| Health monitoring of superstructures of New Zealand road bridges: Waipara Bridge, Canterbury (RR 168) | 2000 |
| Health monitoring of superstructures of New Zealand road bridges: Rakaia Bridge, Canterbury (RR 167) | 2000 |
| Health monitoring of superstructures of New Zealand road bridges: Bealey (Waimakariri) Bridge, Canterbury (RR 166) | 2000 |
| Health monitoring of superstructures of New Zealand road bridges: Big Wainihinihi Bridge, West Coast (RR 165) | 2000 |
| A risk assessment procedure for optimising slope-failure preventative maintenance programmes (RR 135) | 1999 |
| Risk assessment techniques for optimising slope-failure preventative maintenance programmes (RR 134) | 1999 |
| Durability of concrete road bridges in New Zealand (RR 129) | 1999 |
| Design and construction of geosynthetic-reinforced soil structures in NZ: review & discussion paper (RR 123) | 1998 |
| Lead based paint management on roading structures: section IV model specification (RR 116) | 1998 |
| Lead based paint management on roading structures: section III guidelines (RR 115) | 1998 |
| Lead based paint management on roading structures: section II code of conduct for contractors (RR 114) | 1998 |
| Lead based paint management on roading structures: section I results of surveys (RR 113) | 1998 |
| Protection from scour of bridge piers using riprap (RR 82) | 1997 |
| Seismic testing and behaviour of a 1936 designed reinforced-concrete bridge (RR 78) | 1997 |
| Seismic evaluation and retrofit technology for bridges (RR 77) | 1997 |
| A framework for an ideal road structures design manual (RR 75) | 1997 |
| Non-traditional materials for trench and bridge abutment backfill (RR 74) | 1997 |
| Dynamic load effects of heavy vehicles on NZ highway bridges (RR 70) | 1997 |
| Seismic assessment of New Zealand highway bridges: development and testing of preliminary screening procedures (RR 58) | 1996 |
| The bonding of new to old concrete bridge decks as affected by vehicular traffic (RR 42) | 1995 |
| Strength testing of bridge beams affected by alkali aggregate reaction (RR 41) | 1995 |
| Bridge maintenance management systems (RR 34) | 1994 |
| Speed of overweight vehicles (RR 30) | 1994 |
| Highway permits programme review (RR 26) | 1993 |
| Geotextiles (RR 6) | 1991 |
The following is a list of reports for structures and geotechnical research undertaken through the Road Research Unit. This list is not exhaustive but relates to reports that are referenced in the agency’s Bridge manual. Scanned pdf copies of the reports are available from bridgemanual@nzta.govt.nz.
| Title | Published |
| Seismic design of bridge abutments and retaining walls (Road Research Unit bulletin 84, volume 2) | 1990 |
| Seismic design of base isolated bridges incorporating mechanical energy disipators (Road Research Unit bulletin 84, volume 3) | 1990 |
| Strength and durability of timber bridges (Road Research Unit bulletin 80) | 1989 |
| Papers resulting from the deliberations of the NZNSEE discussion group on seismic design of bridges. Section 9 Earth retaining structures (Road Research Unit bulletin 56) | 1980 |
For further information contact bridgemanual@nzta.govt.nz.
