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Purpose
This section of MetaFields MetaField allows you to record data specific to concrete pours and sample management, grout and mortar samples. In MetaField these different activities are broken down into the Sample Types listed below.
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Users select a sample type when adding a concrete / grout / mortar sample and the data input screens will be customized based on the sample type selection.
Screen shots below may be for a particular sample type, but would apply to other sample types also.
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| Batch Log | - Used for logging information regarding the delivery of concrete only
- No field tests are performed
- No samples are collected.
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| Field Test | - Used for logging information regarding the delivery of concrete and various tests performed in the field
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(e.g., Air Content, Slump, etc.) samples - Used for logging information regarding the delivery of concrete and various tests performed in the field (e.g., Air Content, Slump, etc.)
- Specimens are cast in the field for compressible strength lab testing
| Beam | - Concrete cast cylinder specimens (compressive strength testing)
- Field tests performed
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| Beam | - Concrete beam specimens (modulus of rupture testing)
- Field tests performed
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| Density Test | - Submersive density testing
- Field tests performed
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| Grout / Mortar |
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| Grout Batch Log | - Used for logging information regarding the delivery of
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concrete and various tests performed in the field (e.g., Air Content, Slump, etc.)Specimens are molded in the field for modulus of rupture lab testingDensity - grout only
- No field tests are performed
- No samples are collected
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| Grout Cylinder | - Grout cylinder specimens
- Field tests performed
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| Grout Cube | - Grout cube specimens
- Field tests performed
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| Grout Field Test | - Used for logging information regarding the delivery / field batching of
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concrete - grout and the various tests performed in the field
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(e.g., Air Content, Slump, etc.)Specimens are cast in the field for lightweight density testing lab testing- No specimens are collected
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| Grout Prism | - Grout prism specimens
- Field tests performed
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| Mortar Cube | - Mortar cube specimens
- Field tests performed
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| Mortar Cylinder | - Mortar cylinder specimens
- Field tests performed
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Selecting a Project
To select a project, you can choose the Search Projects button. If you are already in a project, you can change projects by selecting the Project Number.
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Last Logged Sample
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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Entering a Concrete Sample
After you have selected a project to work with, 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.
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| Sample Type | - Select the appropriate type that matches the activity you are performing
- This is a required field
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| Technician | - Select the person who is performing these tasks
- Defaults to logged in 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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| Pour 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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| 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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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.
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| Specified Strength | - Enter the Specified Strength for the Concrete
- Displays for Sample Type Cast Cylinders, Truck Log and Field Test
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| Modulus of Rupture | - Enter the specified Modulus of Rupture
- Displays for Sample Type Beam
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Min/Max Wet Unit Weight
Min/Max Dry Unit Weight | - Enter unit weight specifications
- Displays for Sample Type Density Test
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| Lower/Upper Specified Air Limit | - Enter specifications related to air content
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| Lower/Upper Specified Slump | - Enter specifications related to slump
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Concrete Field Notes
This screen allows you to enter notes pertaining to the current sample. These notes are viewable from Quality Control but will not display on the client report.
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Saving a Concrete Sample
You have two options when saving: Save and Save As Draft.
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| Save | - Saves the sample with a status of Logged.
- Sample will be available in QC.
- Sample can be included on a Daily Report.
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| Save As Draft | - Saves the sample with a status of Draft
- Provides an option to Continue (Save & Continue) or Close (close the form in Draft status)
- Sample will NOT be available in QC
- Sample will NOT be available to be included on a Daily Report.
- Can be accessed within the Manage
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Actions After Saving
After you have successfully saved a sample, you will have the option of copying the sample you just entereda variety of action buttons are available.
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| Copy Last Sample | - Opens a new sample record
- Several fields will be copied from the previous sample
- New Sample Type can be selected, however samples will not be related
- Specimen size and set (specimen count / details) are copied if copying to the same type of sample
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| Add Related Sample | - Opens a new sample record
- Several fields will be copied from previous sample
- Creates a relationship between the two sample records. This relationship is viewable from QC.
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| title | Example of when to use Related Sample |
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| If you are taking two different Sample Types from the same truck (e.g., Cast Cylinder and Density Test), you may choose to add these as related samples |
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Manage Concrete Samples
Pick-Up Specimens
Check-In Speciemns | See Manage |
Concrete Samples...
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