The core function of the Soils Laboratory is compliance testing and certification of roadbase and sub-base materials. These materials are referred to as pavement materials and can be manufactured using natural products, recycled materials or a combination of both. The Soils Laboratory offers the full suite of compliance testing required by RMS QA Specification 3051 (Granular Pavement Base and Sub-Base Materials) and all other relevant specifications. In addition to all standard compaction and classification testing, the Soils Laboratory overs other earthworks assessments including:
Bearing strength tests (CBR)
Uniaxial strength tests (UCS, MDCS)
Direct shear strength tests (60, 100 and 300 mm shear boxes)
Triaxial strength tests (Modified Texas Triaxial)
Permeability tests (constant and falling head)
In recent years, the Soils Laboratory has been undertaking extensive research and development programs to ensure Boral recycled materials are a viable option for the production of specific pavement materials.
