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Field Tests

Field Tests

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Last updated: Dec 26, 2024 by Numa Schultz
Table of Contents

Purpose

The Field Tests section is used to record the results of various field tests the are performed in the field.

Field Tests

The values and defaults in any "standard" field / list are controlled by your MetaField Business Administrator.

FieldDescription

Consistency Measure

  • The type of consistency measurement being performed
  • Available measurement types vary by sample type

Available Consistency Measures

  • Slump
  • Spread
  • T/20
  • Flow Cone
  • Cone Penetration

Standard

  • Select the appropriate standard that applies to the selected Consistency Measure


Slump Measurement
Spread Measurement
T/20 Measurement
Flow Cone
Cone Penetration 

  • Stores the result of the respective consistency measurement(s)


Air Content Type
Air Content Standard
Air Content (%) 

  • The type of air measurement taken - pressure versus volume
  • The air content standard used
  • The air content measurement

Decimal precision will vary based on pressure versus volume.

  • Pressure = Nearest .1
  • Volume = Nearest .25
Temp Standard
Concrete / Grout / Mortar Temp
  • The temperature standard used
  • The temperature of the material (sample type) measured

Unit Weight Standard
Unit Weight (lb/ft3) 

  • The plastic unit weight standard used
  • The plastic unit weight measured

Flow Cone Standard
Flow Cone 1
Flow Cone 2 

  • The flow cone standard used

  • Two flow cone measurements (seconds)

  • Average flow cone calculation
Cone Penetration Standard
Cone Penetration
  • The cone penetration standard used
  • The cone penetration measured


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