Cooke Precast Concrete Cooke Precast Concrete
Cooke Precast ConcreteCooke Precast Concrete
LANDSCAPE PRODUCTSwhat is CONCRETE ? Concrete’sorigincanbetracedbacktotheMediterraneaninearlyRomanstimeswheredepositsofvolcanicash(withits cementlikeproperties)wereusedprimarilyasamasonryjointingmaterial.HowevertheearlyRomanmethodwasnot with-outit’sproblems,astheyhadnotattemptedtoreinforceittoovercomeitsinherenttensionalweakness.Theuseofmetal asreinforcementwasnotdoneuntilaslateasthe1850’sinFrance.Apartfromtheuseofmoderndayadmixtures,mixinga selectionofaggregate,sand,cementwithwatertocreateconcrete,orreinforcedconcreteisnotmuchdifferenttodayas comparedtotheearlyFrenchversion.
QualityIntenselyvibratedprecastconcretestructuresmadeinafactorycontrolledenvironmentaregenerallysuperiorcomparedtothatattainedundergeneralsiteconditions.Concretecovertosteelreinforcedtosuitspecificationisachievedtoahigherstandardinaprecastmouldcomparedtoinsitu’offerings.
TimingPrecastproductcanbedeliveredtositewhensiteconditionsand/orthecontractorareready.Beingalreadycured,thereforefinishedproductiscapableofimmediateuseandacceptanceofdesignload.
SafetyOpenexcavationsaredangerousandcostly.Withshortinstallationtimes,personnelindeepexcavationsalongwithbarricadingandsafetyequipment/supervisionarereducedtoaminimum.Precastisanessentialproductforpedestrianaccessareaswheresamedayjobcompletioncanbeachieved.
DesignEachprecastpitisindividuallymanufacturedtotheclient’srequirements.Penetrationsandexactheightsareincorporateddirectlyfromengineeringplanstocreateacustombuiltpitwhereneeded.Afullrangeofaccesscoversorgratingsareofferedtofinishtheprojectasspecified.
EfficiencyQuickinstallationwillresultinreducedtimespentonthejobforbothplantandlabour.Excavationsareopenforlesstime,whileimmediateback-fillandcleanupcanbecarriedoutasonecontinuousoperationthuseliminatingtheon-goingandcostlyreturnoperations.
EconomicalPrecastpitsaremoreeconomicalwhencomparedtoinsitu’.Withastrictercontrolofrawmaterialquantities,labourandtheabilitytoreusefactorymouldings,thismakestheprecastproductafarcheaperitem.
why use PRECAST CONCRETE ?
C O O K E P R E C A S T C O N C R E T E T E C H N I C A L D A T A
• Minimum concrete strength used for standard range of product is 32mpa. Higher strength and/or Calcareous Aggregates for specialist items, Sewer Access Chambers/Pump Pits etc. are available. Non standard mix designs can be used upon request.
• All concrete supplied for manufacturing is to the specification of AS 1379.
• Steel Reinforcing Bars and Wire used for Precast products conform to AS 1302 & AS 1303.
• Steel Welded Wire Reinforcing Fabric used for Precast products conforms to AS 1304.
• Cast-iron access covers are designed and tested under the guidelines of AS 3996
• Sewer and Water access covers, Inspection Openings and support blocks have been approved for use by SA Water and are tested under AS 3996 when required. Certificate of Product Authorisation can be supplied upon request.
• All Precast Concrete trade waste arrestors are made to SA Water/Trade Waste Department Standards.
• All septic tanks (3,000 to 30,000 litre) are approved by SA Department of Environmental and Health Services.
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HistoryCookePrecastConcretePty.Ltd.commencedbusinessinSeptember1996,withastaffcombiningtogetherbringingmanydecadesofknowledgeandexperiencewithintheprecastconcrete,transportandspecialistsinthedrainageindustries.
OperationsTheCompanymanufacturesfromafactoryatEdinburghNorth,SouthAustralia,withanextensiverangeofslipmouldsforprecastproductioninthedrainagefield,numerousmouldsforsumps,sideentrypits,inspectionopeningsandcablepits.CookePrecastConcretecanprovidealargerangeofaccesscoverproductsinadditiontoseptictanks,carparkanddomesticproducts.Withourownlargeconcretebatchingfacilityweareabletoproduceconsistentmixesaswellasthespecialdesignbatcheslikecalcareousaggregate,fondag,colouredandhighstrengthconcrete.WiththeopeningofourG.R.C.(GlassReinforcedConcrete)divisioninJuly2000ourflexibilitytosupplyalltypesofproductisnowcomplete.
CommercialCookePrecastaresupplierstoLocalGovernment,StateandFederalAuthoritiesandbeingaQualityEndorsedCompanytoAS/NZSISO9001:2008wecancomfortablyperformtotherequiredstandards.
IndustrialWithourvastrangewesupplytoCivil/DrainageandElectricalContractors,PlumbersandBuildersforprojectsrangingfromhousingdevelopmenttonewairports,ormotelstotake-awayshops.WeareproudmanufacturersofamodularPumpingStationSystem(sizesupto3200mminternaldiameter)whicharecustommadeandsuppliedthroughoutAustraliaandshippedtoNewZealand.
DomesticFactoryflexibilityenablesustoproduceafullrangeofseptictankandancillaryproducts,alsopavingslabs,arangeofwallingsleepersandlawnedgesforparksandgardens.
G.R.C. Drainage & ElectricalG.R.C.pitandlineardrainageproductsarelightweightyetwiththestrengthstrongerthanconcrete.CookePrecastproducesafullrangeofeasytohandlepitssuitedforboththeelectricalanddrainageindustry.Alongwiththelineardrainagechannelsystem(Rapidchannel)beingavailableexstockwithachoiceofcoversorgratingswecansupplyalightweightalternativetocomplementourcatalogue.
AgenciesCookePrecastareproudtobethesoleSouthAustralianagentforHAVESTOCKcast-ironaccesscoversandgrates.HavestockarethelargestAustraliansupplierofQualityAssuredcast-irondrainageproductsmadetoAS3996.CookePrecastholdalargequantityofHavestockaccesscoversandgratingsatourElizabethplantreadyforimmediatedelivery.
SummaryWithavastproductrangeandourtruckcranedeliveryservicewebelievethatourcommitmenttocustomersatisfactionisunsurpassed.Whetheritbestandardor“OneOff”productsCookePrecastcanproducetoanyrequirement.Withourongoingproductdevelopmentweareabletocompleteanyprojectrequiredonschedule.
AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008Cert No. QEC14467
Sizes used 1.3 Tonne
2.5 Tonne5.00 Tonne
10.00 Tonne
Lifting Clutches
All CPC products requiring lifting points are manufactured with spherical head anchors
BASE UNIT1800mmshown
Cemetery Memorial Products
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1600
150
1550
Increm
ent 650
50typ
450
500
100 00010032003
400
15026002300
150250
50typ
900
250150
1200150
1600
Pit
450
200
700
450
50
1800
50
Monument increments
available in
3 heights:1600mm1050mm & 750mm
INCREMENT1600mmshown
COVER SLAB
TOP DIVIDER SLAB
PLAQUE BASE
BOTTOM DIVIDER SLAB
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Built In Coffin
Supports
Park Bench Seat Ends
War Memorial
1.3 Tonne Swift Lift Typical
SEAT END
175mm
Paving Slabs
6 7
Tactile Surface Indicators
600diainternalx90mmhigh
Tree Ring
450 x 450
600 x 600
900 x 900
900 x 600
600 x 450
Available sizes: 300 x 300mm, 900 x 600mm or 1200 x 600mm
WARNING (DOTS)900x600x75mm
DIRECTIONAL (STRIPES)900x600x75mm
Available Colours
CharcoalRed Natural
300 x 300 x 50600 x 900 x 50450 x 450 x 50
600 x 450 x 50
600 x 600 x 50
900 x 900 x 501200 x 1200 x 50600 x 600 x 50
Non Reinforced
NOTE: All dimensions in millimetres
Paver Sizes & Thickness300 x 300
20Ø
130m
m 1800mm
Parking BayWheel Stop
GALV DOME HEAD RETAINING PINN16barx300mmlongHotdipgalvanized
Reinforced
SquareSlabs
RectangularSlabs
UNDERFENCE PLYNTH2350mmx1002350mmx1502350mmx200
Walling Sleepers & Underfence Plynths
WALLING SLEEPERS2000mmx200x802400mmx200x801800mmx200x1002000mmx200x1002400mmx200x100Specialsuponrequest
Special Products
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Tree Surround:Comprises underground pit (for containment of soil)& pavers recessed into concrete surround.
Fountain Pit:Photo of modular underground pump house & water reservoir installation.
Special Products
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150
100mm. Base section integrally cast with walls
Legend150mm. walls with 15mm. draw upstanding 600mm. in moulding
2500
4500
200
Wind Farm Transformer Base
– Modular one piece construction– Galvanised end plates are available– Weight 4560kg
FULLY HOT DIPPED GALV AFTER FABRICA-TION
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LIFTING KEY PACK
Steel Footpath Crossover
NOTE: All dimensions in millimetres
Available Sizes100 x 100100 x 150150 x 150200 x 100200 x 150250 x 100
250 x 150300 x 100300 x 150400 x 100450 x 100
Concrete Culvert GRC Channel
Lifting Key’s
SHORT HANDLE
LONG HANDLE
REFER SECTION 8 OF THIS CATALOGUEFOR FULL DETAILS
6mm Chequerplate Top
5mm Folded Section
REFER SECTION 10 OF THIS CATALOGUEFOR FULL DETAILS
While Cooke Precast Concrete has taken all reasonable care in preparing this brochure, Cooke Precast Concrete takes no responsibility for loss resulting from relying on its contents. Customers should make their own enquiries as to whether any products described in this brochure are suitable for their intended use. Information in this brochure may change without notice.
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