Flexible Pavement Building Codes & Rules

Kerb Lip Line

Approved Bedding

Compacted Subgrade

Binder Course

100 to 300^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

100 to 300^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

Compacted Subgrade

(Good Subgrade Required)

Subbase Course

Kerb Gutter

(as per specification)

Flexible Pavement^Informative

• ± 15 years lifespan
• Load transfers through grain-to-grain contact
• Low initial cost, but high maintenance cost
• Design depends on Subgrade strength
• Joints not required
• Easy to locate underground services
• Less durable but easily repaired
• Poor night visibility
• No sunlight glare

Pavement Marking

Tack Coat^Informative

• Thin layer of Liquid Bitumen bonding between asphalt layers

150 to 300^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

Surface Course

Base Course

Protective Asphalt^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

• Temporary coating
• Prevents erosion of the surface course
• 3 to 5 years must recoat^Informative

Prime Coat^Informative

• Hardens surface of base course
• Provides a bond between two layers & a watertight surface

Public Roads - Taylor Commentary

• Comply with DA Conditions incl:
• Kerb & gutters incl. repairs
• Pavement installation / repairs
• Bitumen pavement to minimum width required by Authority

700^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

230^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

250^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

30^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

150^{Manufacturer's Recommendation}

Pavement Design & Slip Rating

Slip Rating

NCC 2022 V2

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D1P2

NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D15

HB 198:2014, 4.3.2 (Table 3A)

HB 198:2014, 5.2 (Table 3B)

Rigid Pavement Design

NCC 2022 V1

Manufacturer's Recommendation

Manufacturer's Recommendation