LDYN: Dynamic Testing

• 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
LDYN_PWAV	m/s	0DP	3000	P-wave velocity
LDYN_SWAV	m/s	0DP	1800	S-wave velocity
LDYN_EMOD	GPa	0DP	20	Dynamic elastic modulus
LDYN_SG	GPa	0DP	8	Shear modulus derived from LDYN_SWAV
LDYN_REM		X		Remarks
LDYN_METH		X	ISRM : Suggested method	Test method
LDYN_LAB		X	ACME Laboratories plc	Name of testing laboratory/organisation
LDYN_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 - 2

• LDYN is to be used to report dynamic testing on soil and rock materials.
• The measurements of bulk density, dry density, moisture content, porosity and saturation that described the test specimen condition related to these tests should be recorded in RDEN.