MCVT: MCV Tests - Data

  • 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
MCVT_TESN   X 1 Test reference
MCVT_MC % MC 17 Moisture content for MCVT_TESN
MCVT_CURV   X Steepest straight line Method of interpretation of the test curve
MCVT_RELK   1DP 12.3 MCV value for MCVT_TESN
MCVT_BDEN Mg/m3 2DP 2.02 After test bulk density for MCVT_TESN
MCVT_DIFF mm 1DP 4.5 Difference between initial (n) and final (3n) blows in rapid assessment test
MCVT_RAPD   X Weaker Stronger or weaker than pre-calibrated standard
MCVT_REM   X   Remarks
FILE_FSET   X FS15 Associated file reference (eg test result sheets)

Notes - 2

  • MCVT_BDEN is included to allow reporting of bulk density of the specimen after test. However, the requirement and procedure for this is not covered by BS1377.
  • MCVT_DIFF and MCVT_RAPD are proposed to allow adequate and unambiguous reporting of a rapid assessment test.