MCVG: MCV Tests - General

  • 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 Stored at constant moisture content for 7 days, then soaked for 7 days, maintained at 20?? throughout Details of specimen preparation including time between preparation and testing
MCVG_200 % 0DP 15 Weight percent of sample retained on 20 mm sieve
MCVG_NMC % MC 21 Natural moisture content below 20 mm
MCVG_STAB % 2SF 23 Amount of stabiliser added
MCVG_STYP   X Cement Type of stabiliser added
MCVG_REM   X   Remarks including commentary on effect of specimen disturbance on test result
MCVG_METH   X BS1377 Part 4, cl 5.4, 5.5 or 5.6 Test method
MCVG_LAB   X ACME Laboratories plc Name of testing laboratory/organisation
MCVG_CRED   X UKAS 0000 Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
TEST_STAT   X Checked Test status
FILE_FSET   X FS15 Associated file reference (eg equipment calibrations)

Notes - None