LSLT: Shrinkage Limit 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
LSLT_SLIM % 2SF 17 Shrinkage limit
LSLT_SHRA   0DP   Shrinkage ratio
LSLT_IDEN Mg/m3 2DP 1.66 Initial density
LSLT_MCI % MC 20 Initial moisture content of test specimen
LSLT_425 % 0DP 12 Percentage passing 425? sieve
LSLT_REM   X   Remarks
LSLT_METH   X BS1377: Part 2: 1990: Clause 6.3 Test method
LSLT_LAB   X ACME Laboratories plc Name of testing laboratory/organisation
LSLT_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

  • Group LSLT is to be used to report shrinkage limit tests on soils.
  • The LLIN group is to be used to report linear shrinkage tests.