LDEN: Density Tests

• 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	Prepared according to client instructions	Details of specimen preparation including time between preparation and testing
LDEN_TYPE		PA	LINEAR	Type of test performed
LDEN_COND		PA	Undisturbed	Sample condition
LDEN_SMTY		PA	BLOCK SAMPLE	Type of sample
LDEN_MC	%	MC	57	Moisture content
LDEN_BDEN	Mg/m3	2DP	1.66	Bulk density
LDEN_DDEN	Mg/m3	2DP	1.06	Dry density
LDEN_REM		X		Remarks
LDEN_METH		X	BS1377: Part 2: 1990: Clause 7.2	Test method
LDEN_LAB		X	ACME Laboratories plc	Name of testing laboratory/organisation
LDEN_CRED		X	UKAS 0000	Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
TEST_STAT		X	Checked	Test status
FILE_FSET		X	FS10	Associated file reference (eg test result sheets)

Notes - 1

• Measurements of density on rock materials should be reported in RDEN.