LVAN: Laboratory Vane 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
LVAN_VNPK	kPa	0DP	35	Vane undrained shear strength (peak)
LVAN_VNRM	kPa	0DP	25	Vane undrained shear strength (remoulded)
LVAN_MC	%	MC	57	Moisture content local to the test
LVAN_SIZE	mm	1DP	12.7	Equivalent diameter of vane
LVAN_VLEN	mm	1DP	12.7	Length of vane
LVAN_REM		X	Test performed in U100, test on CBR specimen	Remarks
LVAN_METH		X	Pilcon Hand vane BS1377: Part 7: Clause 3 Laboratory vane	Test method, including type of vane
LVAN_LAB		X	ACME Laboratories plc	Name of testing laboratory/organisation
LVAN_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

• LVAN_VNPK and LVAN_VNRM should generally be numeric data. A text form can only be used by addition of a prefixing operator to denote greater than or less than conditions ie >200 when readings are above the reporting limit of the testing equipment.