TREG: Triaxial Tests - Effective Stress - 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 Prepared according to client instructions Details of specimen preparation including time between preparation and testing
TREG_TYPE   PA CU Test type
TREG_COND   PA Undisturbed Sample condition
TREG_COH kPa 0DP   Cohesion intercept associated with TREG_PHI
TREG_PHI deg 1DP 32 Angle of friction for effective shear strength triaxial test
TREG_FCR   X Maximum deviator stress Failure criterion
TREG_REM   X Peak stress ratio, side drains fitted Remarks including commentary on effect of specimen disturbance on test result
TREG_METH   X BS1377 pt 8 Test method
TREG_LAB   X ACME Laboratories plc Name of testing laboratory/organisation
TREG_CRED   X UKAS 0000 Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
TEST_STAT   X Checked Test status
FILE_FSET   X FS7 Associated file reference (eg equipment calibrations)

Notes - 1

  • TREG and TRET have been to be used for the reporting of effective stress testing.