Labs

Remarks

When concrete testing data is entered into Lab, users must select a Break Remark code for each specimen. The code and associated description will be displayed on concrete reports.

The values for Break Remarks available in Lab are maintained on the Break Remarks sub tab in Administration / Labs.

Field	Description
Sample Type	A break remark can only be assigned to a single sample type If the same remark applies to multiple samples, the remark will need to be added multiple times
Code	Define a two character code for each remark type This code will display in Lab, in Quality Control and on the report
Description	Enter the text associated with the remark

Example Remark Code and Description

Code: D2

Description: The 28 day test result meets or exceeds the 28 day specified strength.

You can also generate a list of Active remark codes and descriptions by selecting Print Active Remarks.

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Fracture Types

When concrete lab data is entered, users must assign a code to the Specimen that represents the Fracture Type.

The code will be displayed on concrete reports, along with images that illustrate what each type of fracture looks like.

The values for this list are defined on the Fracture Types sub tab.

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Beam Failure Location

Lab users must specify the location where the beam failed. This lab value is defined in Beam Failure Location.

For each Failure Location entered on this list, Administrators can also specify whether or not the test should automatically be considered Invalid when that location is selected.

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Bituminous Test Methods

Various test methods to determine optimum compaction of bituminous material should be entered in the Bituminous Test Methods tab. Values in this list will be presented to lab users when entering bituminous density results.

Name	Description
Name	Enter the name of the test method This will display in Field, in Quality Control and the report This is a required field
Description	Enter a description of the test method This is a required field
Standard	Enter the appropriate test standard

Example BituminousTest Method

Name: Rice Density

Description: Theoretical Maximum Density

Standard: ASTM D-2041

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