SUCT: Suction 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
SUCT_DIAM	mm	2DP	100.25	Specimen diameter
SUCT_LEN	mm	2DP	99.65	Specimen length
SUCT_COND		PA	Undisturbed	Sample condition
SUCT_BDEN	Mg/m3	2DP	1.96	Initial bulk density
SUCT_DDEN	Mg/m3	2DP	1.63	Initial dry density
SUCT_MC	%	2SF	20	Initial moisture content
SUCT_VAL	kPa	0DP	50	Suction value
SUCT_REM		X		Remarks
SUCT_METH		X	BRE IP4/93, suction probe in triaxial	Test method
SUCT_LAB		X	ACME Laboratories plc	Name of testing laboratory/organisation
SUCT_CRED		X	UKAS 0000	Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
TEST_STAT		X	Checked	Test status
FILE_FSET		X	FS98	Associated file reference (eg test result sheets)

Notes - 1

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