LPEN: Laboratory Hand Penetrometer 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
LPEN_PPEN kPa 0DP 40 Hand penetrometer undrained shear strength
LPEN_MC % MC 23 Moisture content local to test, if measured
LPEN_REM   X Gravel present Remarks
LPEN_METH   X Manufacturers instructions Test method
LPEN_LAB   X ACME Laboratories plc Name of testing laboratory/organisation
LPEN_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 - None