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.
| Field | Description |
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| - For specimen-based sample types a starting set number can be defined for the first sample / sample type added to MetaField for a project
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Specimen Size | - 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.
| Field | Description |
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Test Age | - The test age of the specimen
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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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