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Purpose
This section of MetaField allows you to record data specific to concrete, 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
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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 |
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Field Test |
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Cast Cylinder |
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Beam |
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Density Test |
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Grout / Mortar | |
Grout Batch Log |
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Grout Cylinder |
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Grout Cube |
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Grout Field Test |
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Grout Prism |
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Mortar Cube |
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Mortar Cylinder |
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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.
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 may be helpful in determining the next set number for you to record on your cylinder molds. Samples saved as a Draft status will not display in this section.
Sample Section
After you have selected a project Sample Type (Add Sample button) you will be taken to the main Sample screen.
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Technician |
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Date Logged / Cast |
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Placement Location |
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Location Details |
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Longitude |
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Latitude |
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Project Location ID |
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Alternate Sample / Set # |
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Specifications Section
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Specified Strength
Modulus of Rupture
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- 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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- Enter unit weight specifications
- Displays for Density Test sample types
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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- Air Content low / high limit specifications
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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- Slump low / high limit specifications
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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- Spread low / high specifications
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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- Flow Cone low / high specifications
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
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- Cone Penetration low / high specifications
- Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Notes & WBS
This screen allows you to enter notes pertaining to the current sample. These notes are only internal notes that can be viewed in the Quality Control module. In addition the project work breakdown structure for this field transaction can be defined along with the number of hours spent on this work.
Saving a Concrete Sample
You have two options when saving: Save and Save As Draft.
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Save |
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Save As Draft |
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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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Add New Concrete Sample |
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Copy Last Sample |
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Add Related Sample |
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Manage Concrete Samples Pick-Up Specimens Check-In Speciemns | See Manage |
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Samples & Batch Pick Up / Check In | |
View Specimens | See View Specimens |
Change Specimen Counts | See Change Specimen Count |
Add New Field Activity |
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