CONG: Consolidation Tests - General

• Class: Samples, Amalgamated Specimens and Laboratory Test Scheduling

Heading	Unit	Type	Example	Description
LOCA_ID		ID	327-16A	Location identifier
SAMP_TOP	m	2DP	24.55	Depth to top of sample
SAMP_REF		X	24	Sample reference
SAMP_TYPE		PA	U	Sample type
SAMP_ID		ID	ABC121415010	Sample unique global identifier
SPEC_REF		X	1a	Specimen reference
SPEC_DPTH	m	2DP	24.55	Depth to top of test specimen
SPEC_DESC		X	Grey slightly gravelly clay	Specimen description
SPEC_PREP		X	Sample from base of U100 sample, axis vertical	Details of specimen preparation including time between preparation and testing
CONG_TYPE		PA	Oedometer / Hydraulic Cell / Expandability	Type of consolidation test
CONG_COND		PA	Undisturbed / Remoulded	Sample condition
CONG_SDIA	mm	2DP	75.15	Test specimen diameter
CONG_HIGT	mm	2DP	19.25	Test specimen height
CONG_MCI	%	MC	21	Initial moisture content
CONG_MCF	%	MC	18	Final moisture content
CONG_BDEN	Mg/m3	2DP	2.12	Initial bulk density
CONG_DDEN	Mg/m3	2DP	1.75	Initial dry density
CONG_PDEN	Mg/m3	XN	#2.65	Particle density with prefix # if value assumed
CONG_SATR	%	0DP	98	Initial degree of saturation
CONG_SPRS	kPa	2SF	100	Swelling pressure
CONG_SATH	%	1DP	1.1	Height change of specimen on saturation, or flooding as percentage of original height (BS1377 Settlement on saturation test)
CONG_IVR		3DP	0.8	Initial voids ratio
CONG_REM		X	Swell test prior to standard Oedometer	Remarks including commentary on effect of specimen disturbance on test result
CONG_METH		X	K H Head	Test method
CONG_LAB		X	ACME Laboratories plc	Name of testing laboratory/organisation
CONG_CRED		X	UKAS 0000	Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
TEST_STAT		X	Checked	Test status
FILE_FSET		X	FS9	Associated file reference (eg equipment calibrations)

Notes - 1

• CONG_IVR should be used to report the initial voids ratio at the start of testing.