LLIN: Linear Shrinkage 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	Specimen prepared by cone and quartering	Details of specimen preparation including time between preparation and testing
LLIN_LS	%	0DP	11	Linear shrinkage
LLIN_425	%	0DP	12	Percentage passing 425? sieve
LLIN_PREP		X	Wet sieve	Method of preparation
LLIN_REM		X		Remarks
LLIN_METH		X	BS1377: Part 2: 1990: Clause 6.5	Test method
LLIN_LAB		X	ACME Laboratories plc	Name of testing laboratory/organisation
LLIN_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

• The LLIN group is included to transfer linear shrinkage tests. Shrinkage limit is to be transferred using the LSLT group.