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Enter a Concrete Sample

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The Concrete area has an embedded chain-of-custody process for sample management. This exercise includes both data entry and sample management steps.

1.Navigate to the Field > Concrete / Grout / Mortar area.
2.Search for or select a project.
3.Select Add Concrete Sample.
4.Select the Sample Type of Cast Cylinder
5.On the first page, at a minimum, fill in all required fields.
6.Select Specifications to move to the Specifications page.
7.Enter all information on this page.
8.Select Next to move to the Batch Log page.
9.Enter all information on this page
10.Select Next to move to the Field Tests page.
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Values may be pre-populated on this page due to Administrator configuration. However, values can be overridden as needed.

    1. Note the different types of fields and how they function as this is consistent throughout the Field module.
    2. In the Supplier, Plant, and Mix Design fields values can be selected from available options, or a new value can be typed in. A typed-in value will show in red text. This value will display on the report if not changed by a project manager.
    3. Enter all other information on this page.
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Select Next to move to the Specimens page.

    1. Select 4"x 8" for your Specimen Size.
    2. A default set of Specimens may pre-populate depending on the settings in Administration. Default sets can be defined at a global level in Administration, or at a project level in Project Specifications.
    3. Edits can be made as needed - including adding or removing specimens from the set. 
    4. Enter all other information on this page.
      1. Note the Lab Instructions field is a way for field tech's to communicate important information about the specimen to Lab Personnel.
      2. Optional: add Lab Instructions to a specimen and after you complete logging/checking in the sample (see Manage Concrete Samples below) navigate to Lab > Concrete / Grout / Mortar and view your specimen in the "To Receive" Queue. Notice that the Lab Instructions will show up on the grid.
13.Select Next to move to the Notes and WBS page.
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There are no required fields on this page; however the following actions can be performed:

    1. Field Notes: Provide notes for the project's manager regarding this test. These notes will appear in QC; they will not appear on the report.
    2. Phase: For billing and/or tracking purposes, this test can be associated with a level of the work breakdown structure more defined than just Project. This can be defined by your organization prior to deployment. Common examples of association are Phase, Task or Activity levels.
15.Return to the Main Page by selecting Main.
16.Select Save as Draft. Note that Concrete Samples can be saved as Draft at any time, even if all required fields have not been filled out.
17.After the Sample is saved, note the Sample Number.
18.Select Copy Last Sample and enter all required fields for a Sample.
19.Once all data is entered, select Save. (The status of this Sample will now show as Logged throughout the system.)
20.Return to the Field main menu.

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