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Purpose

The following table outline the various lab test data inputs and controls for the various sample types.

Initiating Data Entry

To enter results, simply mark the respective specimen records and click the Enter Test Results button.

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Info

Any specimens records displaying in a red row indicate that the test date is past due.

Tip

For Cast Cylinder specimens, the pencil icon to the left of the Sample # field can be used. This will display a pop up version of the results entry screen for only one specimen. This approach is useful when you are not using a break list and entering results directly at the compression machine.

 

Cylinders - Cast Cylinder, Grout Cylinder, Mortar Cylinder

FieldDescription
Sample
  • Sample number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value
Set# - Spec#
  • Set number and Specimen number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value
Project
  • Project number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value
Specified Strength
  • Specified strength the specimen is suppose to reach
  • This value is entered in Field
  • Read-only value
Test Age
  • Test age of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value
Diameter 1 (in)
  • Enter the first measured diameter of the specimen
  • Unit of measure is inches
  • Allows up to two decimal places
Diameter 2 (in)
  • Enter the second measured diameter of the specimen
  • Unit of measure is inches
  • Allows up to two decimal places
Average Diameter (in)
  • System calculated
  • Read-only value
Area
  • System calculated
Info

(Diameter1 / 2) * (Diameter2 / 2) * 3.141592653589793

Height
  • Enter the length the specimen length
  • Unit of measure is inches
  • Allows up to two decimal places
H/D Ratio
  • System calculated
Correction Factor
  • If the specimen's length to diameter ratio is 1.75 or less you may enter a correction factor that is applied to the test results
  • Allows up to two decimal places
Info

Correction factors will default based on the calculated H/D ratio and the configured correction factors in Admin or the Specifications module.

Load Strength (lbs)
  • Enter the load strength of the specimen - compression machine reading
  • Unit of measure is pounds
  • Only whole numbers are allowed
Compressive Strength (psi)
  • System calculated value of Compressive Strength
  • Will highlight in red if it is considered a low break based on the configured compressive strength alert rules
Capping Method
  • Record what type of capping method was used during testing
  • List of Capping Methods is controlled by your MetaField Business Administrator
Fracture Type
  • Enter the type of fracture observed during testing
  • List of Fracture Types is controlled by your MetaField Business Administrator
Remark Code
  • Enter the Remark Code that applies to the specimen tested
  • List of Remark Codes is controlled by your MetaFeld Business Administrator
Is Cut
  • If the specimen is cut during testing check this box
Tested Date
  • Record the date the specimen was tested
  • Defaults to the current date
Tested By
  • Enter the name of the person who performed the test
  • Defaults to the current logged in user
Untested
  • If a specimen is not tested (hold cylinders for example) select this box
  • When checked, you will not be required to complete many of the other fields on this screen
Report Comment
  • Comments related to the test that will appear on the customer-facing report
Notes
  • Optional area where a Lab user can record notes pertaining to the specimen
  • Once the specimen is set to Analyzed in Lab, these notes will display in Quality Control for project managers to see

Beams

FieldDescription

Sample

  • Sample number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value

Set#-Spec#

  • Set number and Specimen number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value

Project

  • Project number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value

Specified Modulus of Rupture

  • Modulus of Rupture the specimen is suppose to reach
  • This value is entered in Field
  • Read-only value

Test Age

  • Test age of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value

Width 1, Width 2, Width 3

  • Enter 3 width measurements of the specimen
  • Allows up to two decimal places
  • Unit of measure is inches

Average Width

  • Average of the width measurements provided
  • Unit of measure is inches
  • System calculated value

Depth 1, Depth 2, Depth 3

  • Enter 3 width measurements of the specimen
  • Allows up to two decimal places
  • Unit of measure is inches

Average Depth

  • Average of the depth measurements provided
  • Unit of measure is inches
  • System calculated value

Span

  • Enter the specimen span
  • Allows up to two decimal places
  • Unit of measure is inches

Load

  • Enter the tested load of the specimen
  • Unit of measure is pounds
  • Only whole numbers are allowed

LOF Distance 1
LOF Distance 2
LOF Distance 3

  • Enter 3 line of fracture measurements of the specimen
  • Allows up to two decimal places
  • Unit of measure is inches

Average LOF Distance

  • Average of the line of fracture measurements provided
  • Unit of measure is inches
  • System calculated value
Alt. Multiplier
  • Allows for an alternative multiplier constant to be used in situations where project specifications call for a modulus of rupture multiplier that is different than the standard ASTM calculation

Modulus of Rupture

  • System calculated value of Modulus of Rupture
  • Will highlight in red if it is considered a low break based on the configured compressive strength alert rules

Location of Failure

  • Select the appropriate failure location
  • Dropdown list of values is controlled by your Business Administrator

Wet or Dry

  • Select the curing/moisture environment at time of test

Remark Code

  • Enter the Remark Code that applies to the specimen tested
  • List of Remark Codes is controlled by you Business Administrator

Tested Date

  • Record the date the specimen was tested
  • Defaults to the current date

Tested By

  • Enter the name of the person who performed the test
  • Defaults to the current logged in user

Untested

  • If a specimen is not tested select this box
  • When checked, you will not be required to complete many of the other fields on this screen
Report Comment
  • Comments related to the test that will appear on the customer-facing report

Notes

  • Optional area where a Lab user can record notes pertaining to the specimen
  • Once the specimen is set to Analyzed in Lab, these notes will display in Quality Control

Grout Prism

FieldDescription
Sample
  • Sample number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value
Set# - Spec#
  • Set number and Specimen number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value
Project
  • Project number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value
Specified Strength
  • Specified strength the specimen is suppose to reach
  • This value is entered in Field
  • Read-only value
Test Age
  • Test age of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value

Width 1
Width 2
Width 3
Width 4 

  • Four width measurements for the prism
Avg Width 1&3
  • Average with of Width 1 and Width 3
  • Two decimals
Avg Width 2&4
  • Average with of Width 2 and Width 4
  • Two decimals
Area
  • Calculated area of the prism
  • Calculated using the two calculated averages

Height 1
Height 2
Height 3
Height 4 

  • Four height measurements for the prism
Correction Factor
  • Correction factor option available if needed
Load Strength (lbs)
  • Enter the load strength of the specimen - compression machine reading
  • Unit of measure is pounds
  • Only whole numbers are allowed
Compressive Strength (psi)
  • System calculated value of Compressive Strength
  • Will highlight in red if it is considered a low break based on the configured compressive strength alert rules
Capping Method
  • Record what type of capping method was used during testing
  • List of Capping Methods is controlled by your MetaField Business Administrator
Remark Code
  • Enter the Remark Code that applies to the specimen tested
  • List of Remark Codes is controlled by your MetaFeld Business Administrator
Is Cut
  • If the specimen is cut during testing check this box
Tested Date
  • Record the date the specimen was tested
  • Defaults to the current date
Tested By
  • Enter the name of the person who performed the test
  • Defaults to the current logged in user
Untested
  • If a specimen is not tested (hold cylinders for example) select this box
  • When checked, you will not be required to complete many of the other fields on this screen
Report Comment
  • Comments related to the test that will appear on the customer-facing report
Notes
  • Optional area where a Lab user can record notes pertaining to the specimen
  • Once the specimen is set to Analyzed in Lab, these notes will display in Quality Control for project managers to see

Cubes - Mortar Cube, Grout Cube

FieldDescription
Sample
  • Sample number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value
Set# - Spec#
  • Set number and Specimen number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value
Project
  • Project number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value
Specified Strength
  • Specified strength the specimen is suppose to reach
  • This value is entered in Field
  • Read-only value
Test Age
  • Test age of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value

Width 1
Width 2

  • Four width measurements for the cube
Area
  • Calculated area of the cube
  • Calculated using the two Width measurements
Correction Factor
  • Correction factor option available if needed
Load Strength (lbs)
  • Enter the load strength of the specimen - compression machine reading
  • Unit of measure is pounds
  • Only whole numbers are allowed
Compressive Strength (psi)
  • System calculated value of Compressive Strength
  • Will highlight in red if it is considered a low break based on the configured compressive strength alert rules
Capping Method
  • Record what type of capping method was used during testing
  • List of Capping Methods is controlled by your MetaField Business Administrator
Remark Code
  • Enter the Remark Code that applies to the specimen tested
  • List of Remark Codes is controlled by your MetaFeld Business Administrator
Is Cut
  • If the specimen is cut during testing check this box
Tested Date
  • Record the date the specimen was tested
  • Defaults to the current date
Tested By
  • Enter the name of the person who performed the test
  • Defaults to the current logged in user
Untested
  • If a specimen is not tested (hold cylinders for example) select this box
  • When checked, you will not be required to complete many of the other fields on this screen
 Report Comment
  • Comments related to the test that will appear on the customer-facing report
Notes
  • Optional area where a Lab user can record notes pertaining to the specimen
  • Once the specimen is set to Analyzed in Lab, these notes will display in Quality Control for project managers to see

Density

Field
Description

Sample

  • Sample number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value

Set#-Spec#

  • Set number and Specimen number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value

Project

  • Project number of the specimen to be tested
  • Read-only value

Specified Dry Unit Weight

  • Specified dry unit weight (or density) the specimen is suppose to reach
  • This value is entered in Field
  • Read-only value

Round

  • Indicates the test round for data entry
  • Read-only value

Suspended Immersed Weight

  • Enter the weight of the specimen suspended in water
  • Allows up to two decimals
  • Unit of measure is pounds

Saturated Surface Dry Weight

  • Enter the saturated surface dry weight
  • Allows up to two decimals
  • Unit of measure is pounds

Saturated Surface Dry Unit Weight

  • System calculated value
  • Rounded to the nearest .5
  • Unit of measure is pounds per cubic foot

Average SSD Unit Weight

  • System calculated average of Saturated Dry Unit Weights
  • Rounded to the nearest .5
  • Unit of measure is pounds per cubic foot

Dry Specimen Weight

  • After curing, enter the dry specimen weight
  • This field is only available for data entry on the second and subsequent rounds of testing
  • Allows up to two decimal places
  • Unit of measure is pounds per cubic foot

Dry Unit Weight

  • System calculated value
  • Rounded to the nearest .5
  • Unit of measure is pounds per cubic foot

% Change

  • System calculation of the percent change from the current Dry Unit Weight compared to the last Dry Specimen Weight
  • This is only calculated on the third and subsequent test rounds

Tested Date

  • Record the date the specimen was tested
  • Defaults to the current date

Tested By

  • Enter the name of the person who performed the test
  • Defaults to the current logged in user

Lab Remark

  • Select the appropriate Lab Remark code for the specimen
  • List of Remarks is controlled by your Business Administrator
  • Optional for this sample type

Report Comment

  • Comments related to the test that will appear on the customer-facing report

Notes

  • Optional area where a Lab user can record notes pertaining to the specimen
  • Once the specimen is set to Analyzed in Lab, these notes will display in Quality Control

Oven Dry Adjustment

  • If specimen was tested using the oven dry method, select this box
  • An adjustment will be made to the final dry specimen unit weight displayed in Quality Control and on the Report
  • This selection will also control remarks on the report
  • This field will be read-only until you select Complete Test

Complete Test

  • Select this box if testing is complete
  • Once approved lab results will be sent to Analyzed queue in Lab, and Quality Control / Dashboard

Future Test Date

  • Specimens will come to lab with 1 to 3 test dates predetermined. Once all the predetermined test dates have been exhausted and if an additional test date need to be scheduled, enter the date here.

View Test Rounds

  • Select this icon will open a window with previous lab data from other test rounds