Construction Material & Soil Testing Service

The Durkin Difference

Our NATA accredited laboratory specialises in pavement material testing and has been in operation since 2011. Listed below are some of the key tests that Durkin carries out.

  • Moisture Content - AS1289.2.1.1 and RMS T120

  • Pre-treatment - RMS T102, T103

  • MDD / OMC Relationship - AS1289.5.2.1, 5.1.1 and RMS T117, T137, T130

  • Particle Size Analysis - AS1289.3.6.1

  • Atterberg Limits (Including Linear Shrinkage) - AS1289 and RMS

  • CBR (4 day and 10 day) - AS1289.6.1.1 and RMS T117, T137, T167

  • Unconfined Compression Strength (UCS) - AS5101.4 and RMS T116, T131

  • Absorption, Swell, and Capillary Rise - AS5101.5

  • Lime Demand - RMS T144

  • Max-Min Density - AS1289.5.5.1, 5.6.1 and RMS T130

  • Field Compaction - AS1289.5.7.1, 5.8.1 and RMS T162

  • Texture Depth - RMS T240

  • Straight Edge - RMS TT183

  • Bulk Density of Asphalt (Air Voids) - AS2891.9.2

  • Working Time for Cementitious Blends - RMS T147

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About our soil testing labratory

At Durkin, we have a specialised NATA accredited pavement material and soil testing laboratory where we carry out all types of soil testing related to pavement and geotechnical investigations. We are involved in several types of projects, whether it’s stockpile testing, pavement investigation, or field construction testing. We are available to carry out soil testing day and night to help give our clients a quick turnaround and meet their project deadlines.

Please check out the full details of our scope of accreditation on the NATA website:

Durkin Construction Pty Ltd - Accredited Organisation (Site No. 20585) - NATA

If you have further question’s regarding tests that Durkin carry out contact us through email or via phone call.

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Through years of experience and innovation, we can guarantee quality and service without compromising on safety and workmanship. Accredited by some of Australia’s largest bodies, our business speaks for itself. Let Durkin handle your next project for a seamless, safe and high-quality delivery.

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