IRES: In Situ Resistivity Tests

• Class: Samples, Amalgamated Specimens and Laboratory Test Scheduling

Heading	Unit	Type	Example	Description
LOCA_ID		ID	327-16A	Location identifier
IRES_DPTH	m	2DP	1	Depth to which in situ resistivity test relates
IRES_TESN		X	1	Test reference
IRES_BASE	m	2DP	2	Base depth to which in-situ resistivity test relates
IRES_TYPE		PA	SCHL	Type of resistivity test
IRES_DATE	yyyy-mm-dd	DT	20/03/2003	Test date
IRES_IRES	ohm m	2SF	2500	Mean value of the apparent resistivity
IRES_RES1	ohm m	2SF	30	First value of apparent resistivity when more than 15% different to mean
IRES_RES2	ohm m	2SF	10	Second value of apparent resistivity when more than 15% different to mean
IRES_REM		X		Details of test eg. electrode spacing and configuration
IRES_ENV		X	Misty and cold	Details of weather and environmental conditions during test
IRES_METH		X	BS1377: Part 9	Test method
IRES_CONT		X	ACME On-site Testing Ltd	Name of testing organisation
IRES_CRED		X	UKAS 0000	Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
TEST_STAT		X	Checked	Test status
GEOL_STAT		X	1	Stratum reference shown on trial pit or traverse sketch
FILE_FSET		X	FS26	Associated file reference (eg test result sheets)

Notes - 1

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