Updated Articles

  1. Smart Flags

    The use of a “safety” Smart Flag must  be used if, in the opinion of the Inspector, a defect impacts the integrity of the structure to such a degree that the safety of the public or structure is jeopardised. The addition of a smart flag and deter...
  2. Road and Work Safety

    The protection and safety of experts and environment are the essential on every work site and should be prioritized at all times during field operations. Working on or near roads is extremely hazardous and the following rules must be observed by ...
  3. Photographs for Bridge Inspections

    In addition to data collection, inspections must include photographing the main elements and damages, starting with the most critical ones. It is recommended to take photographs in the same sequence as the condition inspections, beginning with gen...
  4. Bridge Terminology

    The intention of this Annex A is to introduce the taxonomy and terminology used in the bridge management field. Force External Influence on an object that tends to produce a change in its shape or cause movement. Compression ...
  5. Bridge Defects

    Concrete Defects Concrete members can be used in three forms for bridge construction as stated below: Plain Concrete Reinforced Concrete (Cast in-situ and precast) Pre-Stressed Concrete (Post-Tensioned mainly) Safety Concerns  – The major ...
  6. Road Classifications

    This article sets out the available classifications for the road network. The National Road Classification is managed as 'Hierarchy' in AWM which is an attribute of the road carriageway National Network Road Classification (Hierarchy) Code...
  7. Network Centrelines

    This article sets out the detail around the centrelines as the spatial representation of the network. Note: RAMM is the old name for AWM. A centreline is the polyline spatial representation of an individual network segment or section.  When comb...
  8. Network Model

    This article describes how the network model is defined and then created and managed in AWM. Network Model Overview Within a road and transport context, a network supports and enables the movement of vehicles, goods and people.  The road network...
  9. Carriageway Setup and Conventions

    This article sets out the role of carriageways in defining the network in Asset & Work Manager (AWM) and how they should be used consistently for different network situations that might be encountered. Each road is split into one or more section...
  10. Road Setup and Conventions

    A register of all Roads (including Highways) is maintained in the AWM Road Name ( roadnames ) table.  The AWM Road Name table can be accessed from the AWM Menu. The Road Name table contains information about the road name records, includ...