Sample Section
After you have selected a project Sample Type (Add Sample button) you will be taken to the main Sample screen.
Purpose
The Sample section contains the high level information (project, sample type, date, location, etc.) related to a concrete / grout / mortar sample record. The Sample section is visible after a Sample Type is selected.
Sample Section
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Sample Type | - Visual reference to the sample type selected
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Technician | - Select the person who is performing the work
- Defaults to the current user
- This is a required field
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Date Logged / Cast | - Record the date by typing in a value or selecting from the calendar
- This is a required field
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Placement Location | - Select corresponding location from the drop-down
- List is controlled by your MetaField Business Administrator
- This is a required field
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Location Details | - Type in additional location information
- 500 character limit.
- This is a required field
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Longitude | - Longitude (in degrees) where the activity is happening
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Up to 8 decimal places are allowed in the longitude value. |
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Latitude | - Latitude (in degrees) where the activity is happening
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Up to 8 decimal places are allowed in the latitude value. |
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Project Location ID | - Client defined field to identify granular site locations based on business process.
- This information displays in QC only, not on reports.
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Alternate Sample / Set # | - Used to store an alternate / cross-reference sample and set number
- Optional and not used very often
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Specifications Section
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Click the Specifications button at the bottom of the Sample screen to open the Specifications section. |
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Specified Strength Modulus of Rupture | - Enter the Specified Strength for the sample
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
- Modulus of Rupture only applies to Beam sample types
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Specified Strength Test Age | - Enter the test age for the Specified Strength (i.e. 28 days)
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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Min/Max Wet Unit Weight Min/Max Dry Unit Weight | - Enter unit weight specifications
- Displays for Density Test sample types
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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Lower / Upper Specified Air Limit | - Air Content low / high limit specifications
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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Lower / Upper Specified Slump | - Slump low / high limit specifications
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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Lower / Upper Specified Spread | - Spread low / high specifications
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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Lower / Upper Flow Cone Limit | - Flow Cone low / high specifications
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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Lower / Upper Cone Penetration Limit | - Cone Penetration low / high specifications
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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