Purpose
The Specimens section contains the details about the actual sample and the specimens (cylinders, beams, cubes, etc.) created.
Specimens Section
In Concrete Field, this is the screen you need to enter information specific to the specimens you are collecting for this sample.
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Cast Cylinder, Beam and Density Test Samples, you have the option of setting - specimen-based sample types a starting set number
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.This field is only available the first time you enter a sample (per each Sample Type).- can be defined for the first sample / sample type added to MetaField for a project
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Specimen Size |
- Choose the appropriate size for the specimens you are collecting.
- Choices will vary depending on the Sample Type previously selected.
- This list is controlled by your MetaField Business Administrator.
- This is a required field.
| Cast By | - Enter the name of the person who cast or molded the specimens.
- This should default to the logged in user.
- This is a required field.
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Sample From | - Select a value that corresponds to where you took your sample.
- This is a required field.
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Time Sampled | - Enter the time you took your sample.
- You can either type in a value or select from the time picker.
- This is a required field.
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Time Logged / Cast | - Enter the time you took your cast or molded your sample.
- You can either type in a value or select from the time picker.
- This is a required field.
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Sample Location / Notes | - Enter information pertaining to the location in which you took your sample.
- Additional notes can be added here.
- This is a required field.
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Adding and Deleting Specimens
Depending on how your system is configured, specimens may or may not be defaulted in for you.
To add a specimen, select Add New Specimen.
To remove an unneeded specimen, select Delete.
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Test Age | - Enter the age (in days) on which this specimen should be tested.
- If configured in Admin or Project Settings, this my already be defaulted for you.
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Hold | - By selecting this check box, the specimen will be marked as HOLD.
- Your organization will define how hold specimens are processed.
- If configured in Admin or Project Settings, this my already be defaulted for you.
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Field Cure | - When this check box is selected, this specimen will be marked as a Field Cure.
- Typically, a field cured specimen is cured in the field and brought into the lab just prior to testing.
- If configured in Admin or Project Settings this my already be defaulted for you.
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Alternate Sample / Set #
MetaField allows you to type in an alternate sample and set number. Select the Alternate Sample/Set # button to expose these fields.
- Size of the specimen (cylinder, beam, cube)
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Cast By | - Who cast the specimen
- Defaults to the current user
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Sample From | - Where the material was sample from (chute, mixer, pump, etc.)
- Not required if Cast By = "generic user" (i.e. contractor, client, etc.)
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Time Sampled | - The time the material was sampled / gathered
- Not required if Cast By = "generic user" (i.e. contractor, client, etc.)
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Time Cast | - The time the material was cast
- Not required if Cast By = "generic user" (i.e. contractor, client, etc.)
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Sample Location / Notes | - Specific details / notes about the sample location and any other notes specific to the sampled material
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| Lab Instructions | - Instructions / notes for testing lab
- Non-reportable (internal notes only)
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| Standard Cure Location | - Used to capture the location the specimens will be cured in the field until picked-up for lab curing
- Values entered here will default in for each specimen (except those marked for Field Cure) when a pick-up or check-in action is performed
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| Field Cure Location | - Used to capture the location the specimens will be cured in the field until the time they are picked-up for testing in the Lab
- Values entered here will default in for field cure specimens only when a pick-up or check-in action is performed
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Adding and Deleting Specimens
Specimen records will default based on what is defined in the Administration and Project Specifications module.
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Test Age | - The test age of the specimen
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MetaField supports same day breaks (0 test age) for the testing of fast curing concrete. |
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Hold | - Indicates if the specimen is a "hold" (backup) specimen that is only planned for testing if needed
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Field Cure | - Indicates if the specimen is a field cure specimen
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| Report Notes (Reported) | - Notes that will be included on the report for a given specimen
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| Add New Specimen (button) | - Allows for a new specimen record to be added
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| Delete (button) | - Deletes the specimen record
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The blue header bar for each specimen will display the test age and the calculated test date. Hold ad Field Cure specimens will also be noted. |