Event Summary

Boral is opening the doors to its Materials Technical Services Laboratory at Baulkham Hills for Members of the CIA and industry practitioners in NSW to visit and learn how and why concrete is tested under a strict quality-controlled process.

Concrete mix design is a science. Any quality pre-mix concrete poured on site or mixed for precast concrete elements is a result of a well-designed process to ensure that it is fit for purpose. However, science is ever-evolving and concrete is no different. New or different testing methods, raw materials, processes and designs mean concrete is continually being scrutinised.

Boral's high-performance products ENVISIA and Aspire concrete were developed at the laboratory. It's ability to measure compressive strength of concrete in excess of 120MPa, test for modulus of elasticity, drying shrinkage and creep were crucial to the development of these high-performance products. Boral have also been working on some non-destructive ways for measuring strength and maturity.

The Institute is pleased to offer Members and other industry practitioners the chance to see how construction materials are tested by the Boral Material Technical Services Laboratory.

TOUR REQUIREMENTS: Safety boots/covered-in shoes are required for all tour participants. Boral will provide safety glasses, high-visibility vests, hard hats etc. If you have your own PPE, please bring it along.

There is some parking on site and street parking near the facility.  

Numbers are strictly limited so book early to avoid missing out.

Program
12.15pm    Tour Participant arrival and nametag collection
12.30pm    Welcome
12.45pm    Group Tour
 2.45pm     Question Time / Discussion (afternoon tea)
 3.15pm     Close

Registration
$36.00    CIA Member   
$25.00    CIA Student Member
$55.00    Non Member