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If the project you are working with has already had samples logged to it, you will see the details regarding the last logged sample.  This This may be helpful in determining the next set number for you to record on your cylinder molds.  Concrete specimens saved in Samples saved as a Draft status will not display in this section. 

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Sample Section

After you have selected a project to work with, Sample Type (Add Sample button) you will be taken to the main concrete sample screen.  Depending upon the Sample Type you select, buttons to various screens will be exposed below.Image RemovedSample screen.

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FieldDescription
Sample Type
  • Select Visual reference to the appropriate type that matches the activity you are performingThis is a required fieldsample type selected
Technician
  • Select the person who is performing these tasksthe work
  • Defaults to logged in the current user
  • This is a required field
Date Logged / Cast
  • Record the date by typing in a value or selecting from the calendar
  • This is a required field
Pour Placement Location
  • Select corresponding location from the drop-down
  • List is controlled by your MetaField Business Administrator
  • This is a required field
Location Details
  • Type in additional location information
  • 500 character limit.
  • This is a required field
Longitude
  • Longitude (in degrees) where the activity is happening
Info

Up to 8 decimal places are allowed in the longitude value.

Latitude
  • Latitude (in degrees) where the activity is happening
Info

Up to 8 decimal places are allowed in the latitude value.

Project Location ID
  • Client defined field to identify granular site locations based on business process.
  • This information displays in QC only, not on reports.

Specifications

After you have completed the main Concrete Sample screen, select Specifications.  This is the area you would record the various project specifications for your Concrete Sample.

 

Alternate Sample / Set #
  • Used to store an alternate / cross-reference sample and set number
  • Optional and not used very often

Specifications Section

FieldDescription

Specified Strength

Modulus of Rupture

  • Enter the Specified Strength for the ConcreteDisplays for Sample Type Cast Cylinders, Truck Log and Field Testsample
  • Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
  • Modulus of Rupture
  • Enter the specified Modulus of Rupture
  • Displays for Sample Type Beamonly applies to Beam sample types
Specified Strength Test Age
  • Test Enter the test age for the specified strengh / modulus of ruptureSpecified Strength (i.e. 28 days)
  • Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Min/Max Wet Unit Weight
Min/Max Dry Unit Weight 
  • Enter unit weight specifications
  • Displays for Sample Type Density Test sample types
  • Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Lower / Upper Specified Air Limit
  • Enter specifications related to air contentAir Content low / high limit specifications
  • Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Lower / Upper Specified Slump
  • Enter specifications related to slump

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  • Slump low / high limit specifications
  • Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Lower / Upper Specified Spread
  • Spread low / high specifications
  • Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Lower / Upper Flow Cone Limit
  • Flow Cone low / high specifications
  • Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Lower / Upper Cone Penetration Limit
  • Cone Penetration low / high specifications
  • Defaults if defined in Project Specifications

 

Notes & WBS

This screen allows you to enter notes pertaining to the current sample.  These notes are only internal notes that can be viewed in the Quality Control module.  In addition the project work breakdown structure for this field transaction can be defined along with the number of hours spent on this work.

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