Copy of Field - Concrete / Grout / Mortar

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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.

Sample Type and Data Entry

Data input screens will vary based on the selected Sample Type. Even though there are two separate buttons on the main Field menu, the general screen flow for concrete, grout and mortar sample records is very similar.

Screen shots below may be for a particular sample type, but would apply to other sample types also.

Sample Type	Description
Concrete
Batch Log	Used for logging information regarding the delivery of concrete only No field tests are performed No samples are collected.
Field Test	Used for logging information regarding the delivery of concrete and various tests performed in the field (e.g., Air Content, Slump, etc.) No specimens are collected
Cast Cylinder	Concrete cast cylinder specimens (compressive strength testing) Field tests performed
Beam	Concrete beam specimens (modulus of rupture testing) Field tests performed
Density Test	Submersive density testing Field tests performed
Grout / Mortar
Grout Cylinder	Grout cylinder specimens Field tests performed
Grout Prism	Grout prism specimens Field tests performed
Mortar Cube	Mortar cube specimens Field tests performed
Mortar Cylinder	Mortar cylinder specimens Field tests performed

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.

Field	Description
Sample Type	Visual reference to the sample type selected
Technician	Select the person who is performing the work Defaults to the current user This is a required field
Date Logged / Cast	Record the date by typing in a value or selecting from the calendar This is a required field
Placement Location	Select corresponding location from the drop-down List is controlled by your MetaField Business Administrator This is a required field
Location Details	Type in additional location information 500 character limit. This is a required field
Longitude	Longitude (in degrees) where the activity is happening Up to 8 decimal places are allowed in the longitude value.
Latitude	Latitude (in degrees) where the activity is happening Up to 8 decimal places are allowed in the latitude value.
Project Location ID	Client defined field to identify granular site locations based on business process. This information displays in QC only, not on reports.
Alternate Sample / Set #	Used to store an alternate / cross-reference sample and set number Optional and not used very often

Specifications Section

Field	Description
Specified Strength Modulus of Rupture	Enter the Specified Strength for the sample Defaults if defined in Project Specifications Modulus of Rupture only applies to Beam sample types
Specified Strength Test Age	Enter the test age for the Specified Strength (i.e. 28 days) Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Min/Max Wet Unit Weight Min/Max Dry Unit Weight	Enter unit weight specifications Displays for Density Test sample types Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Lower / Upper Specified Air Limit	Air Content low / high limit specifications Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Lower / Upper Specified Slump	Slump low / high limit specifications Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Lower / Upper Specified Spread	Spread low / high specifications Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Lower / Upper Flow Cone Limit	Flow Cone low / high specifications Defaults if defined in Project Specifications
Lower / Upper Cone Penetration Limit	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.

Field	Description
Save	Saves the sample with a status of Logged. Sample will be available in QC. Sample can be included on a Daily Report.
Save As Draft	Saves the sample with a status of Draft Sample will NOT be available in QC Sample will NOT be available to be included on a Daily Report. Can be accessed within the Manage Concrete Samples Field Screen

Copying and Adding Related Concrete Sample

After you have successfully saved a sample, you will have the option of copying the sample you just entered.

Field	Description
Add New Concrete Sample	Opens a new sample record No fields are copied from the previous sample
Copy Last Sample	Opens a new sample record Several fields will be copied from the previous sample
Add Related Sample	Opens a new sample record Several fields will be copied from previous sample Creates a relationship between the two sample records. This relationship is viewable from QC. Example of when to use Related Sample If you are taking two different Sample Types from the same truck (e.g., Cast Cylinder and Density Test), you may choose to add these as related samples
Manage Concrete Samples	See Manage Concrete Samples