RCCV: Chalk Crushing Value 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
RCCV_TESN		X	3	Test reference
SPEC_DESC		X	White chalk	Specimen description
SPEC_PREP		X	Prepared according to client instructions	Details of specimen preparation including time between preparation and testing
RCCV_MC	%	MC	2.1	Water content of specimen tested
RCCV_CCV		1DP	5.6	Chalk crushing value
RCCV_100	%	0DP	85	Percentage larger than 10mm in original sample
RCCV_REM		X		Remarks
RCCV_METH		X	BS 1377 Part 4 Cl 6	Test method
RCCV_LAB		X	ACME Laboratories plc	Name of testing laboratory/organisation
RCCV_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 added to report data specific to the Chalk Crushing Value test to BS1377 part 4 Clause 6. This group replaces the CHLK group included in AGS Format 2 and 3.
• The saturated moisture content should be reported in RDEN_SMC.