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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 areaSampling area.
2.Search for or select a project.
3.Select Select Add Concrete Sample.Sample within the Concrete / Grout / area
4.Select the Sample Type of Cast Cylinder sample type under the Concrete section.
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.
11.

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.
12.

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.
14.

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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Manage Concrete Samples

1.Navigate to Field > Concrete > Manage Concrete Samples2.Sampling and Search for or select a project.
2.Select Manage Samples under the Concrete / Grout / Mortar section.
3.Adjust the Specimen Status filter to Draft to locate the Sample you previously saved as Draft.
4.Select the item. This will open the Sample and allow you to make changes and/or complete the transaction
5.Select Save.
6.Make note of the Sample number.
7.Select Manage Concrete Samples. This will show all of the Samples related to this project.
8.Locate one of the Samples you entered. It may help to use the Technician filter.
9.

Perform a Pickup for one or more Specimens related to this Sample.

    1. Select the ^ control next to the Sample.
    2. Enter information on the resulting page and Save.
10.

Perform a Check-In for the Specimens you just Picked up

    1. Select the √ control next to the Sample with the Specimens you recently Picked up. 

    2. Enter information for the check in, make sure the appropriate Specimens have been selected, and Save.

11.Optional: Repeat these steps for the second Sample you entered. 
12.Return to the Field main menu.

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