Electronic Transfer of Geotechnical and...

Electronic Transfer of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Data

Version 3.2 NZ v1.0

New Zealand Geotechnical Society Issue 01 July 2007

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Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. Scope 2 3. User Support 3 4. Concepts 4

4.1. General 4 4.2. File Format 4 4.3. Data Dictionary 4 4.4. Groups and Fields 4 4.5. Units 5

5. File Security 6 5.1. Labelling 6 5.2. Virus Protection 7

6. Status of Data 8 6.1. Preliminary 8 6.2. Draft 8 6.3. Final 8 6.4. Digital Data Mock Up 8 6.5. Submission of Data 8 6.6. Data Integrity 9

7. Rules 10 7.1. The Rules 10 7.2. Notes on the Rules 15 7.3. Group Hierarchy 16

8. References 18 A.1. Data Dictionary 19 A.2. Groups 20 A.3. Pick Lists 73 A.4. Example AGS File Format 114 A.5. Media Index Record 134 A.6. AGS Format User Support 135

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Document history and status This document has been prepared by the New Zealand Geotechnical Society (NZGS) Electronic Data Transfer Working Party. The Working Party acknowledges the time and resources given generously to the project by the members of the Peer Review Panel and their respective employers.

Comment and feedback from the wider Geotechnical community has also been fundamental in the preparation of the Format and continued support is welcomed to ensure that it continues to meet the requirements of the community.

Working Party Members

Rodney Hutchison KGA Geotechnical Limited

Simon Humphreys Sinclair Knight Merz Limited

Peer Review Panel Members

Dirk Janek SpectraQuest, SA, Australia

Geoffrey Farquhar Maunsell AECOM Limited, Auckland, NZ

Glyn East Opus International Consultants Limited, NZ

Jon Harris R J Hill Laboratories Ltd, NZ

Phil Wade Datgel Solutions, NSW, Australia

Roger Chandler Keynetix Limited, UK

Salvatore Caronna gINT Software, California, USA

Steven Anderson Geotechnics Limited, NZ

Steven Walthall Bechtel, UK (AGS Data Interchange Committee)

Tim McMorran URS, Christchurch, NZ

This document has been developed from the British AGS v3.0 and draft v3.2 standards, first published by the Association of Geotechnical and Environmental Specialist (AGS) in November 1999 (See Section 8 for the full reference).

Revision Date of Issue Amendment

Draft 01 16 March 2007 Release of first draft for review

Draft 02 21 May 2007 Addition of laboratory testing tables and incorporation of Draft01 review comments

Issue 01 31 July 2007 Incorporation of Draft02 review comments and first release to NZGS Community

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1. Introduction The concept of transferring geotechnical data between all industry parties in electronic format is widely used internationally. As computer technology has become an integral component of the geotechnical industry, producers and users of geotechnical information have adopted digital database systems to store, manage, analyse and present their data. Currently, geotechnical data is typically shared in hard copy form due to the general lack of compatibility between the database systems employed by each industry user.

To transfer this data by means of an electronic format instead of a printed medium would minimise costs, time and the potential for errors occurring, as well as encouraging a more efficient use of the data along any given project stream.

The initial concept for the transference of geotechnical data in an electronic format was first identified and established in the UK a number of years ago by the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS - http://www.ags.org.uk). Since its initial release in 1992, the AGS format has undergone a series of successive updates that have reflected the needs of the industry. The AGS format is now in its Third Edition and is widely used internationally and it functions extremely successfully in a number of countries.

This edition is intended to introduce a set of file format protocols that are compatible with the standard AGS file format in the international arena but are tailored to the local requirements of the New Zealand geotechnical industry. The adoption of a standardised data transfer file format would provide a significantly improved ability to access geotechnical data and will allow a greater utilisation of the information obtained.

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2. Scope In 2006, the New Zealand Geotechnical Society (NZGS) established a Working Party to review the use of the AGS format in other geotechnical communities (particularly the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia) and identify its application to the New Zealand geotechnical community. The AGS format versions 3.0 and draft 3.2, have been reviewed with respect to their application within the New Zealand practice and a set of protocols have been established that are tailored to suit the local conditions as well as ensuring compatibility with the standard format in the global environment.

This document is the first edition of the New Zealand file format protocol and covers the transmission of geotechnical and environmental field and laboratory testing data in an electronic format.

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3. User Support With the widely accepted benefits of modern communications, it is anticipated that this document will be made available for download through the NZGS web site (www.nzgeotechsoc.org.nz). It is also envisaged that a discussion board will be established so registered users may submit their suggestions for modifications and additions; that they can be discussed; and so that amendments can be easily conveyed.

As a part of the discussion board, an area can be set aside to act as a help area that will eventually cover the frequently asked questions and can be a reference source to registered users.

It is expected that the Electronic Data Format will need to evolve to maintain its concurrency with the needs of its users. Where future updates and changes are implemented, they are to be done so through rigorous control and will be subject to peer review. Where changes do occur, notification will be made by way of notice on the NZGS web site and by email to the registered users.

Any problems in the use of this format should be brought to the attention of the Working Party via the discussion board on the NZGS website. Problems with proprietary software however, should be addressed directly to the software supplier.

Further information is given in Appendix A.6.

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4. Concepts

4.1. General In general, the digital files shall at least contain the information required within any given factual report and, unless otherwise indicated within the contract, a digital form of the information in AGS file format shall be submitted in conjunction with the paper copy. Any data that is interpreted shall not be included in the digital file and shall be derived independently by the recipient of the digital file, rather than being transmitted within the digital copy.

The definitive record of the factual information shall be restricted to the paper copy as supplied with the digital data. Ultimately, the recipient of the digital data is responsible for ensuring its accuracy and no liability nor responsibility can be ascribed to the provider of the digital data after its transmittal.

4.2. File Format The format of the digital data shall comply with the AGS publication “Electronic Transfer of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Data Edition 3.2 - Draft” (See Section 8) and as such will be transmissible using American Standard Code for Information Exchange (ASCII) files.

The rules for creating Data Files are detailed in Section 7 and an example AGS format file is given in Appendix A.4.

Unless stated otherwise stated this document shall take precedence over the current published AGS documents.

4.3. Data Dictionary A data dictionary was adopted by the AGS to facilitate flexibility and ease of recognition and comprises a series of GROUPs. The adopted data dictionary approach also allows for compatibility with a range of other existing software packages.

4.4. Groups and Fields The data is structured in a series of GROUPs within which a series of FIELDs are defined. The GROUPs are defined with relation to the specific elements of which they represent; such as project information, exploratory hole details and strata details.

FIELDs within each GROUP identify specific items of data such as stratum description, sample depth, etc. Each FIELD is defined as either KEY or COMMON. KEY FIELDs are necessary to define the data uniquely; such Hole ID. The COMMON data FIELDs contain the associated data.

The GROUPs and FIELDs listed in this document are extensive and should cover almost all requirements. However, a set of rules are given in Section 7 of this document and, should there

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be a requirement to transfer data that cannot be stored in any of the existing FIELDs, new GROUPs and FIELDs can be created by following these rules. However, the use of the AGS format relies on the strict adherence to these rules and the creation of new GROUPs or FIELDs should only be considered if absolutely necessary. Should it be found that there is a regular need for a new GROUP or FIELD that is not currently defined then the new GROUP or FIELD should be proposed to the Working Party through the Bulletin Board.

4.5. Units Details of the default units to be used for each of the Data FIELDs are given in Appendix A.1. These are the preferred units for each of the data dictionary definitions and should be used at all times unless other suitable units of measurement are given in the Contract document.

The units are either the appropriate SI units or the units defined by the particular National Standard used that relates to that specific item of data. A “data units” FIELD is included within the group tables in accordance with rules (Section 7).

The units of measurements must be the same as those presented in the hard copy of the data and must be given in the AGS Format Files.

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5. File Security CDR or CDRW media will normally be used for the transmission of the final version of the AGS Format data for the project. In the case of large reports, where the AGS file size would exceed 650Mb, DVD R- media may be used. Regardless of the media type used, the media shall have a guaranteed minimum of 5 years archival life. All media shall be securely labelled as detailed below in Section 5.1.

The Producer shall make two identical copies of each disk containing the AGS Format data. The first copy will remain the property of the Producer and will be kept by him until such time as defined in the Contract.

The Receiver shall receive the second copy of the disk and shall be responsible for its long term retention. It is advised that the Receiver immediately make a backup copy of the disk for security purposes.

5.1. Labelling Each disk and media case shall be securely labelled and clearly marked with:

The title “AGS 3.2 NZ v1.0 Format Data”

The project identifier (PROJ_ID)

The project location(PROJ_LOC)

The name of the Receiver (PROJ_CLNT)

The date of issue to the Receiver (PROJ_DATE)

The name of the Producer (PROJ_ENG)

The unique issue sequence number (PROJ_ISNO)

The status of the data within the submission (PROJ_STAT)

Disk number X of Y.

The media case spine shall also be labelled with:

Reference number of each disk


If more than one disk is required, then each shall be clearly labelled to indicate the order in which the Receiver should read the data. The split of the data into separate files shall be decided by the Producer. The unique sequence number shall run sequentially from the start of the contract.

The Producer will maintain an index detailing each issue of the data on the form as defined in Appendix A.5. The index shall detail:

The title “AGS 3.2 NZ v1.0 Format Data”

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The title “Media Index Record”

The project identifier (PROJ_ID)

The unique issue sequence number (PROJ_ISNO)


The name of the Producer (PROJ_ENG)

A general description of the data transferred and / or file listing from the associated files

For each AGS Format data set, including all associated files, the index shall detail:

The file name including the extension

The date and time the file was created

The time the file was created

The file size in bytes

A general description of the data contained in each file and / or a file listing for the associated files

A record of the data checking completed on the data

5.2. Virus Protection The transfer of data between computer systems can render the data and / or receiving system vulnerable to an attack by a malicious agent(s) such as virus and worms. It is therefore recommended that any and all executable files (*.exe) files be excluded from the data set and that each disk received be scanned by an appropriate virus scanning program, prior to being opened by the Receiver. It is also recommended that a virus scanning program also be used by the Producer to check each disk prior to it being sent to the Receiver.

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6. Status of Data The data files are structured to allow the submission of data in preliminary, draft and final levels of status as well as allowing the submission of updates as the project progresses.

6.1. Preliminary Preliminary data in electronic format can be useful on projects where there is a requirement to undertake design concurrent with the investigation. Preliminary data shall be subject to update as necessary and shall include all data, including earlier data sets. A list of data included in the paper copy but not in digital form shall be supplied with the data.

The unique issue sequence number shall be used to identify each data set and the preliminary digital data shall be submitted to the Recipient(s) as required, labelled as “PRELIMINARY”.

It is recommended that the Recipient(s) use the most current version of the Preliminary data.

6.2. Draft The draft digital data shall be submitted to the Recipient(s) at the same time as the draft report. The draft digital data shall be a complete copy and shall be deemed to supersede any Preliminary data sets previously received.

The unique issue sequence number shall be used to identify the data and the draft data shall be submitted to the Recipient(s) as required, labelled as “DRAFT”.

6.3. Final The unique issue sequence number shall be used to identify the data and the final digital data shall be submitted to the Recipient(s) at the same time as the final report, labelled as “FINAL”.

In addition to the AGS Format data, a digital copy of the field and laboratory data and associated files as specified in the Contract, shall be provided. Where associated files are included in the project, the file format of the associated data shall be agreed upon in advance.

6.4. Digital Data Mock Up Prior to the start of the Contract, the Producer shall supply a set of dummy data example to the Recipient for their approval.

6.5. Submission of Data The Producer shall make two identical copies of each disk (CDR/CDRW/DVD R-) containing the AGS Format data. The first copy will remain the property of the Producer and will be kept by him until such time as defined in the Contract.

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The Receiver shall receive the second copy of the disk and shall be responsible for its long term retention. It is advised that the Receiver immediately make a backup copy of the disk for security purposes.

6.6. Data Integrity The AGS Format is designed for the transfer of geotechnical data between a Producer and a Receiver. As the data is likely to be created by a computer program, it is tempting to assume that the data is correct. The onus however lies with the Producer to produce correct data, but the Receiver should also satisfy themselves that the data is correct.

The best way to check the format of the data is to use a data format checking program. The available programs are listed on the AGS web site (http://www.ags.org.uk).

Possibly, the most difficult check to carry out is to determine if the data given in the AGS file is correct and this can generally only be done by eye. The check should include:

• Is the data set complete?

• Does the digital file received completely match the paper copy supplied?

• Are the UNITs correct and the same used in the paper copy?

• Is the data correct factually?

• Are any calculated results included?

The AGS Format can be created and used within a spreadsheet but it is generally expected that a relational database will normally be used to generate the AGS data files. A list of available geotechnical relational database programs that utilise the AGS Format is referenced on the software page of the AGS web site (http://www.ags.org.uk).

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7. Rules

7.1. The Rules The following rules must be used when creating a data interchange file.

Rule 1

The data file shall be entirely composed of ASCII characters. The extended character set must not be used.

Rule 2

Each data file shall contain one or more data GROUPs. Each data GROUP contains related data.

Rule 3

Within each GROUP, data items are contained in data FIELDs. Each data FIELD contains a single data VARIABLE. Each line of the data interchange file can contain several data FIELDs.

Rule 4

The order of data FIELDs on each line within a GROUP is defined at the head of each GROUP by a set of data HEADINGs.

Rule 5

Data HEADINGs and GROUP names must be taken from the approved Data Dictionary for data covered by these. In cases where there is no suitable entry, a user-defined HEADING may be used in accordance with Rules 21, 22 and 23.

Rule 6

The data HEADINGs fall into one of 2 categories: KEY or COMMON.

KEY FIELDs must appear in each GROUP, but may contain null data (see Rule 15). KEY FIELDs are necessary to uniquely define the data.

The following sub-rules apply to KEY FIELDs and are required to ensure data integrity. (See Note 3).

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Rule 6a

*HOLE_ID should always be the first FIELD except in the "**PROJ" GROUP, where "*PROJ_ID" should be the first FIELD. *HOLE_ID is also omitted from the **ABBR, **DICT, **CODE, **UNIT and **FILE GROUPs.

Rule 6b

There must not be more than one line of data in each GROUP with the same combination of KEY FIELD entries.

Rule 6c

Within each project every data entry made in the KEY FIELDs in any GROUP must have an equivalent entry in its PARENT GROUP.

E.g. All HOLE_IDs referenced in any GROUP must be defined in the **HOLE GROUP. See GROUP Hierarchy table in Section 7.3.

Rule 7

All data VARIABLEs can contain any alphanumeric data (i.e. both text and numbers). Numerical data should be in numerals. E.g. 10 not TEN. (See also Note 2).

Note that all numerals must be presented as a text FIELD.

Rule 8

Data GROUP names, data FIELD HEADINGs and data VARIABLEs must be enclosed in double quotes ("..."). e.g. for inches or seconds (") must not appear as part of the data variable.

Rule 9

The data FIELD HEADINGs and data VARIABLEs on each line of the data file should be separated by a comma (,).

Rule 10

Each GROUP name shall be preceded by 2 asterisks (**).

E.g. "**HOLE"

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Rule 11

HEADINGs shall be preceded by 1 asterisk (*).

E.g. "*HOLE_ID"

Rule 12

No line of data HEADINGs or data VARIABLEs shall exceed 240 characters. The character count should include delimiting quotes and commas.

E.g. "*HOLE_ID","*HOLE_NATE” = 23 characters

Rule 13

A line of data HEADINGs exceeding 240 characters can be continued on immediately following lines. A data HEADING must not itself be split between lines. A comma must be placed at the end of a HEADINGs line that is to be continued.

E.g. "*HOLE_ID","*SAMP_TOP","*SAMP_REF","*SPEC_REF", "*CLSS_LL","*CLSS_PL","*CLSS_BDEN"

Rule 14

A line of data VARIABLEs exceeding 240 characters must be continued on immediately following lines. Data VARIABLEs can be split between lines. A VARIABLE continuation line shall begin with the special name "" in place of the first data VARIABLE (PROJ_ID or HOLE_ID). The continued data is then placed in the correct FIELD order by inserting the appropriate number of Null data VARIABLEs before it. Note that each line of data in a GROUP should contain the same number of VARIABLEs.

(See also Note 4)

E.g. "**GEOL" "*HOLE_ID","*GEOL_TOP","*GEOL_BASE","*GEOL_DESC","*GEOL_LEG" "501","1.2","2.4","Very stiff brown CLAY with","" "","","","extremely closely spaced fissures","CLAY"

Rule 15

Null data VARIABLEs must be included as 2 consecutive double quotes ("").

(See also Note 2)

E.g. ,"",

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Rule 16

Data GROUPs can be repeated within a file with different HEADINGs.

Rule 17

The number of data HEADINGs per GROUP shall not exceed 60.

Rule 18

A UNITs line must be placed immediately after the HEADINGs line in all GROUPs except **ABBR, **CODE, **DICT and **UNIT. An entry must be made for each data VARIABLE. Null entries ("") must be used for data VARIABLES that are unitless, e.g. text. The line must begin with the special name in place of the first data variable. (PROJ_ID or HOLE_ID).

(See also Note 5)

E.g. "**GEOL" "*HOLE_ID","*GEOL_TOP","*GEOL_BASE","*GEOL_DESC" "","m","m",""

Rule 18a

A line of UNITs exceeding 240 characters can be continued on immediately following lines. A UNIT must not itself be split between lines. A comma must be placed at the end of a UNITs line that is to be continued.

E.g. "**GEOL" "*HOLE_ID","*GEOL_TOP","*GEOL_BASE","*GEOL_DESC" "","m", "m",""

Rule 18b

Each data file shall contain the **UNIT GROUP. See Appendix A.3.5 for the **UNIT GROUP defining the units used. Every UNIT entered in a line of a GROUP must be defined in the **UNIT GROUP. Both standard and non-standard UNITs must be defined in the **UNIT HROUP

Rule 19

Each data file shall contain the "**PROJ" GROUP.

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Rule 20

Each data file shall contain the **ABBR GROUP to define any data abbreviations where these have been used as data entries in the data GROUPs. This applies to standard abbreviations selected from the ‘pick’ lists in Appendix A.3 and user defined abbreviations.

Rule 21

Each file shall contain the **DICT GROUP if any non-standard GROUP and/or HEADING names are present.

Rule 22

Each non-standard GROUP name shall contain the prefix **?.

A GROUP name shall not be more than 4 characters long excluding the **? Prefix and shall consist of uppercase letters only.

E.g. “**?RLST”

Rule 23

Each non-standard HEADING shall contain the prefix *?.

A HEADING name shall not be more than 9 characters long excluding the *? Prefix and shall consist of uppercase letters, numbers or the underscore character only. HEADING names shall start with the GROUP name followed by an underscore character, except for HEADINGs which duplicate a HEADING in another GROUP, in which case this HEADING shall be used instead.

E.g. “*?RLST_GRAD”

Rule 24

Miscellaneous computer files (e.g. digital images) may be included with a data file. Each such file should be defined in a **FILE GROUP.

Rule 25

Every data file that contains a **CNMT GROUP for chemical test results must also contain a **CODE GROUP that defines the codes used for each determinand given in the CNMT_TYPE FIELD of the **CNMT GROUP. This applies to standard codes selected from the ‘pick’ lists in Appendix A.3 and user defined codes.

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7.2. Notes on the Rules The following notes explain some points of detail in the Rules.

Note 1

ASCII 'CSV' Files

The Rules define ASCII data files of a type commonly referred to as CSV (Comma Separated Value). This type of file is readily produced and read by many spreadsheet (and other) systems. The data items are separated by commas and are surrounded by quotes (").

Note 2

Numeric and Character Data – Delimiters

The Rules permit any data FIELD to contain text, since this allows characters in numeric FIELDs and caters for those countries which use the comma in place of the decimal point. For these reasons, ALL data FIELDs must be surrounded by quotes. When inputting data into a spreadsheet, all numeric entries must be prefixed with a quote. In this way all the data FIELDs will be stored as text and CSV output will produce quotes around all items.

Note that most spreadsheet and database systems provide a VALUE( ) function (or similar) to convert text data to numeric data. This function can be used where calculations need to be carried out on data imported from AGS files.

Note 3

Key, Common & Additional FIELDs

The data FIELDs defined by the Format fall into one of two categories:

KEY FIELDs must be included every time a Data GROUP appears in a data file.

COMMON FIELDs are all other FIELDs.

KEY FIELDs are important for maintaining data integrity. Without this the receiving software may not be able to use the data in a meaningful way.

For the purposes of creating AGS files this means that data entered in to KEY FIELDs must be unique in each GROUP and that the corresponding entries are made in the PARENT GROUP. See GROUP HIERARCHY TABLE (Section 7.3).

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Note 4

Continuation Lines

It should be noted that the UK Standard imposes a 240 character limit on the number of characters within a single line of data. This is no longer necessary with modern software tools but this rule has been retained for compliance purposes only. The Rules define a scheme for producing continuation lines where there are long data FIELDs. Although the scheme may seem complex at first sight, it is the system automatically produced by spreadsheets if the long data items are continued on additional rows IN THE SAME DATA COLUMN. Similarly, these data files will read into spreadsheets and preserve the long data items in their correct column order, for any length of data. The special symbol must appear in the HOLE_ID FIELD, and thus should never be used as a HOLE_ID.

Note 5

Units

Note that a UNITs line must be included in every GROUP (except ABBR, CODE, DICT and UNIT) even where the default units are used.

Details of the default units to be used for each of the Data FIELDs are given in the Data GROUPs below. These are the preferred units for each of the data dictionary definitions and should be used wherever possible. They will either be the appropriate SI units or the unit defined by the particular Standard relating to that specific item of data. It is recognised that situations will occur where neither the SI unit nor the relevant Standard unit are being used. All entries in the line must be defined in the **UNIT GROUP.

7.3. Group Hierarchy The AGS Format Data GROUPs are organised in a hierarchy with an inverted tree like structure. At the top of the tree is the HOLE GROUP, and all other GROUPs lie below this. One of the GROUPs immediately below HOLE is SAMP, all the laboratory testing GROUPs lie below SAMP. HOLE is termed the “Parent” GROUP of SAMP. Each GROUP has only one parent but a Parent may have many GROUPs below it and these are termed “Child” tables. Each GROUP is linked to its parent (the GROUP above it in the hierarchy) by Key FIELDs. Equally, each GROUP is linked to the GROUP(s) below it by Key FIELDs. For this structure to work, and the link to be made correctly between related GROUPs, the data in the Key FIELDs must be consistent and unique. If a Data GROUP is included in an AGS submission, its parent GROUP must also be included, and this applies all the way up to the top of the tree. Therefore, the HOLE GROUP must always be present.

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The table in Appendix A.2 defines the GROUP hierarchy by indicating the parent for each GROUP. The Key FIELDs that create the link between these GROUPs are indicated in the Data Dictionary in Appendix A.2.

There are 6 GROUPs that are not part of this hierarchy and they are PROJ, ABBR, CODE, DICT, FILE and UNIT and they sit above the tree and each have a general purpose. The PROJ, ABBR, DICT and UNIT GROUPs must always be included in any AGS Format submission as they define the project, the abbreviations and the units used within the GROUPs. The CODE GROUP must be included if the CNMT or ?ICCT GROUPs are used for chemical test results, as it defines the determinand codes used within CNMT and ?ICCT. Where any user defined GROUPs or FIELDs are present, they will be recorded in the DICT GROUP. The FILE GROUP must be included if any associated files (non-AGS Format files) are included in the submission.

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8. References Electronic Transfer of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Data, 3rd Edition, November 1999, Published by Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialist, ISBN 0-9519271-8-3 © The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists, 1999. All rights reserves.

Electronic Transfer of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Data (Edition 3.2 - Draft), November 2006, Published by Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists, ISBN 0-9539846-2-1 © The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists, 1999-2006. All rights reserved. Edition No. 3.2 - Draft November 2006.

Roads and Traffic Authority of New South Wales gINT and AGS Format Data Management, Revision 1, 2006, Datgel.

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A.1. Data Dictionary A.1.1 Group Tables

This section defines the data dictionary entries for the Data GROUPs with their associated Key and Common Data FIELDs

The status of the individual Data FIELDs is shown by:

Status Symbol

KEY *

COMMON

A.1.2 Units of Measurement

The units of measurement shall be those given in the UNITs column of each GROUP. The unit measurement shall not be given in the ASCII Data FIELD.

A.1.3 Examples

Typical examples are given against most of the Data FIELDs to indicate the type of information which may be expected. The examples are not intended to be representative of either a soil or rock type and therefore may not be mutually compatible.

A.1.4 Notes

Standard abbreviations to be used in their relative FIELDs are given in Appendix A.3. Other abbreviations may be defined as required, see Rules 20 and 25.

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A.2. Groups Group Name Contents

Parent Table

?AAVT Aggregate Abrasion Tests CLSS ABBR Abbreviation Definitions ?ACVT Aggregate Crushing Value Tests CLSS ?AELO Aggregate Elongation Index Tests CLSS ?AFLK Aggregate Flakiness Tests CLSS ?AIVT Aggregate Impact Value Tests CLSS ?ALOS Los Angles Abrasion Tests CLSS ?APSV Aggregate Polished Stone Tests CLSS ?ARTW Aggregate Determination of the Resistance to Wear (micro-Deval) CLSS ?ASDI Slake Durability Index Tests CLSS ?ASNS Aggregate Soundness Tests CLSS ?AWAD Aggregate Water Absorption Tests CLSS ?BKFL Backfill / Installation Details HOLE CBRG Laboratory CBR Test General Details CLSS CBRT Laboratory CBR Test Results CBRG CDIA Casing Diameter HOLE CHIS Chiselling Details HOLE CHLK Chalk Tests CLSS CLSS Classification Tests SAMP CMPG Compaction Test General Details CLSS CMPT Compaction Test Results CMPG CNMT Contaminant and Chemical Testing CLSS CODE Chemical Testing Codes CONG Consolidation Test General Details CLSS CONS Consolidation Test Results CONG CORE Rotary Core Details HOLE DETL Stratum Detailed Description HOLE DICT User Defined GROUP Headings DISC Discontinuity Data HOLE DPRB Dynamic Probe Test DPRG DPRG Dynamic Probe Test - General HOLE DREM Depth Related Remarks HOLE FILE Associated Files FLSH Rotary Core Flush Details HOLE FRAC Fracture Spacing HOLE FRST Frost Susceptibility CLSS GEOL Stratum Description HOLE ?GRAG Particle Size Distribution Analysis – General CLSS ?GRAT Particle Size Distribution Analysis Data ?GRAG HDIA Hole diameter by depth HOLE ?HDPH Depth Related Drilling Information HOLE HOLE Hole Details

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Group Name Contents

Parent Table

ICBR In Situ CBR Test HOLE ?ICCT In-Situ Chemical Testing ?MONP ?ICIV Clegg Impact Value HOLE IDEN In-Situ Density Testing HOLE ?IFID In-Situ FID HOLE ?IPID In-Situ PID HOLE IPRM In Situ Permeability Test HOLE IRDX In Situ Redox Test HOLE IRES In Situ Resistivity (Electrical) HOLE ISPT SPT Tests HOLE IVAN In-Situ Vane Tests HOLE ?LDEN Density Tests CLSS ?LDYN Laboratory Dynamic Testing CLSS ?LLIN Linear Shrinkage Tests CLSS ?LLPL Liquid and Plastic Limit Tests CLSS ?LMOC Moisture Content Tests CLSS ?LPDN Particle Density Tests (includes solid density) CLSS ?LPEN Laboratory Hand Penetrometer Tests CLSS ?LSLT Shrinkage Limit Tests CLSS ?LSTG Lime Stabilisation Tests – General CLSS ?LSTT Lime Stabilisation Tests ?LSTG ?LVAN Laboratory Vane Tests CLSS MCVG Moisture Content Test General Details CLSS MCVT Moisture Content Results MCVG ?MONP Monitoring Point HOLE ?MONR Monitoring Point Reading ?MONP ?PHDC Pinhole Dispersion CLSS ?PLTG In Situ Plate Load Test General Details HOLE ?PLTT In Situ Plate Load Test Results PLTG ?PMTD Pressuremeter Test Data PMTG ?PMTG General Pressuremeter Test Results HOLE ?PMTL Pressuremeter Test Results PMTG PROJ Project Information PTIM Hole Progress with time HOLE PTST Laboratory Permeability Test CLSS PUMP Pumping Test HOLE ?RDEN Rock Porosity and Density Tests CLSS RELD Relatively Density Tests CLSS ?RLST Relative Strength HOLE ?RPLT Point Load Testing CLSS ?RSCH Schmidt Rebound Hardness Tests CLSS ?RSHR Shore Scleroscope Harness Tests CLSS ?RSWL Rock Swelling Index Testing CLSS ?RTEN Tensile Strength Testing CLSS

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Parent Table

?RUCS Rock Uniaxial Compressive Strength Tests CLSS ?RWCO Water Content of Rock Tests CLSS SAMP Sample Reference Information HOLE SHBG Shear Box Testing General Details CLSS SHBT Shear Box Readings SHBG ?STCG Static Cone Penetration Tests - General HOLE ?STCT Static Cone Penetration Tests ?STCG ?STDG Dissipation Tests - General ?STCG ?STDS Dissipation Tests ?STDG SUCT Suction Test CLSS TNPC Ten Percent Fines CLSS ?TREM Time Related Remarks HOLE TRIG Triaxial Test General Details CLSS TRIX Triaxial Test Results TRIG UNIT Definition of WETH Weathering Grades HOLE WSTK Water Strike Details HOLE

GROUPs that are struck out in the above table represent GROUPs that are defined in AGS Format released in the UK (Draft Edition 3.2) but are not applicable in the NZ version. The GROUP names are included here for completeness purposes only.

A schematic showing the hierarchy of the GROUP structure is given on the next page.

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NEW ZEALAND GEOTECHNCIAL SOCIETY

GROUP Structure

PROJ

HOLE

$ABBR

$DICT

$FILE

CDIA

CORE

DETL

DISC

DPRG

DREM

FLSH

FRAC

GEOL

HDIA

IDEN

IPRM

IRDX

IRES

ISPT

?PMTG

PTIM

PUMP

?RLST

SAMP

WETH

WSTK

DPRB

?PMTD

?PMTL

CLSS

?LLIN

?LSTG

MCVG

?LPEN

?BKFL

ICBR

?IPID

?IFID

IVAN

?MONP

?ICCT

?MONR

?HDPH

?ICIV

?STCG ?STCT

?STDG ?STDS?TREM

?AAVT

?AELO

?AIVT

CMPG CMPT

?APSV

?AWAD

?ASDI

CBRT

CONG CONS

?LDEN

?LMOC

MCVT

PTST

RELD

?RSCH

TRIX

TNPC

SHBTSHBG

?RUCS

?RSWL

?LPDN

?LVAN

?ACVT

?AFLK

?ALOS

?ASNS

?ARTW

CBRG

CNMT

?GRAG

?LDYN

?LLPL

?LSLT

?PHDC

?RDEN

TRIG

SUCT

?RWCO

?RTEN

?RSHR

?RPLT

?GRAT

?LSTT

$CODE

$UNIT

?PLTG ?PLTT

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Group Name: ?AAVT Parent Name: CLSS Aggregate Abrasion Tests

Status Heading Units Description Example * ?HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH4 * ?SAMP_TOP m Depth to top of test sample 12.4 * ?SAMP_REF Sample reference number 5

* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?AAVT_AAV Aggregate abrasion value 8.32

?AAVT_METH Test method BS812: Part110: 1990 ?AAVT_LAB Name of testing laboratory / organisation ACME Labs ?AAVT_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?AAVT_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ABBR Parent Name: - Abbreviations

Status Heading Units Description Example * ABBR_HDNG Field Heading in Group HOLE_TYPE ABBR_CODE Abbreviation used RC ABBR_DESC Description of abbreviation used Rotary Cored

Group Name: ?ACVT Parent Name: CLSS Aggregate Crushing Value Tests

Status Heading Units Description Example * ?HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH4 * ?SAMP_TOP m Depth to top of sample 12.4 * ?SAMP_REF Sample reference number 5

* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?ACVT_ACV % Aggregate crushing value 17

?ACVT_FRAC Size fraction from which test portion was obtained 10-14mm

?ACVT_METH Test method BS812: Part110: 1990 ?ACVT_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?ACVT_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?ACVT_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: ?AELO Parent Name: CLSS Aggregate Elongation Index Test


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?AELO_EI % Aggregate elongation index 9

?AELO_METH Test method BS812-105.2: 1990 ?AELO_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?AELO_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?AELO_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ?AFLK Parent Name: CLSS Aggregate Flakiness Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?AFLK_FI % Flakiness Index 9 ?AFLK_MASS kg Mass 35

?AFLK_METH Test method BS EN 933-3:1997 ?AFLK_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?AFLK_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?AFLK_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: ?AIVT Parent Name: CLSS Aggregate Impact Value Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?AIVT_AIV1 % Aggregate impact value test 1 15.01 ?AIVT_AIV2 % Aggregate impact value test 2 15.03 ?AIVT_AIV % Mean aggregate impact value SZ 15.0

?AIVT_FRAC Size fraction from which the test portion was obtained

50% 8-10mm, 25% 10-11.2mm, 25% 11.2-12.5mm

?AIVT_PDEN Mg/m3 Particle density of size fraction 8-12.5mm 2.53

?AIVT_METH Test method BS EN 1097-2:1998 ?AIVT_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?AIVT_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?AIVT_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ?ALOS Parent Name: CLSS Los Angeles Abrasion Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?ALOS_LOSA Los Angeles coefficient 15 ?ALOS_LOPW % Los Angeles percentage wear 10 ?ALOS_LOWR Los Angeles wear ratio 8

?ALOS_FRAC Size fraction from which test portion was obtained

10-14mm with between 60-70% passing a 12.5mm sieve

?ALOS_CHAR Ball load or charge grading 11 steel balls 45-49mm, total load 4800g

?ALOS_METH Test method BS EN 1097-2:1998 ?ALOS_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?ALOS_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?ALOS_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: ?APSV Parent Name: CLSS Aggregate Polished Stone Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?APSV_AAV Aggregate polished stone value 67

?APSV_METH Test method BS 812: Part114:1989 ?APSV_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?APSV_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?APSV_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ?ARTW Parent Name: CLSS

Aggregate Determination of the Resistance to Water (micro-Deval)


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5

?ARTW_FRAC Size fraction on which sample obtained 10-14mm aggregate grading

?ARTW_TYPE Type of test Wet or dry ?ARTW_MD1 The micro-Deval coefficient for test specimen 1 24.3 ?ARTW_MD2 The micro-Deval coefficient for test specimen 2 24.3 ?ARTW_MDE The mean micro-Deval value (dry) 24.3 ?ARTW_MDS The mean micro-Deval value (wet) 24.3 ?ARTW_DATE Control 2 Polished Stone Value first run 18/03/2007

?ARTW_METH Test method BS 812: Part114:1989 ?ARTW_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?ARTW_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?ARTW_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: ?ASDI Parent Name: CLSS Slake Durability Index Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?ASDI_SDI1 % First cycle slake durability index 6.1 ?ASDI_SDI2 % Second cycle slake durability index 8.6

?ASDI_SOLN Nature and temperature of slaking fluid Tap water at 20degC

?ASDI_INDR Appearance of fragments retained in the drum All fragments showing partial disintegration

?ASDI_PADR Appearance of fragments passing through the drum

Fine particles in suspension with thin layers of larger particles in base of trough

?ASDI_METH Test method ISRM: Suggested method

?ASDI_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?ASDI_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?ASDI_REM Remarks ?ASDI_DESC Specimen description Mudstone ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ?ASNS Parent Name: CLSS Aggregate Soundness Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?ASNS_SOUN % Aggregate soundness test 95

?ASNS_FRAC Size fraction from which test portion was obtained 10-14mm aggregate

?ASNS_METH Test method

BS 812: Part121 – Magnesium sulphate

?ASNS_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?ASNS_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?ASNS_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: ?AWAD Parent Name: CLSS Aggregate Water Absorption Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?AWAD_WTAB % Aggregate water absorption 2.6

?AWAD_METH Test method

BS 812: Gas jar method 10mm aggregate

?AWAD_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?AWAD_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?AWAD_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ?BKFL Parent Name: HOLE Backfill / Installation Details

Status Heading Units Description Example * ?HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * ?BKFL_TOP m Top 12.1 ?BKFL_BASE m Base m

?BKFL_SYMB Symbol BENT11 (Appendix A.3.6)

?BKFL_LEG AGS Legend Bentonite (Appendix A.3.3)

?BKFL_DATE dd/mm/yyyy Date 1/12/2005 ?BKFL_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET File Reference FS001

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Group Name: CBRG Parent Name: CLSS Laboratory CBR Test General Details

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH4 * SAMP_TOP Top of Sample 12.4 * SAMP_REF Reference Number 5

* SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * SPEC_REF Specimen Reference Number 2 * SPEC_DPTH m Specimen Depth 6.5 CBRG_COND Sample condition Undisturbed

CBRG_METH Method of remoulding Heavy compaction CBRG_REM Notes on CBR test CBRG_NMC % Natural Moisture Content 20 ?CBRG_IMC % Initial Moisture Content 20 CBRG_200 % Weight percentage retained on 20mm sieve 10 CBRG_SWEL mm Amount of total swell recorded 3.0 ?CBRG_METH Test Method ?CBRG_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?CBRG_CRED Accrediting body and reference number FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

Group Name: CBRT Parent Name: CBRG Laboratory CBR Test Results

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH4 * SAMP_TOP m Top of Sample 12.4 * SAMP_REF Reference Number 5

* SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * SPEC_DPTH m Specimen Depth 6.5 * SPEC_REF Specimen Reference Number 2 * CBRT_TESN Test Number 1 CBRT_TOP % CBR at Top 6.4 CBRT_BOT % CBR at Bottom 5.2 CBRT_MCT % Moisture Content at Top 15 CBRT_MCBT % Moisture Content at Bottom 14 CBRT_BDEN Mg/m3 Bulk Density 1.84 CBRT_DDEN Mg/m3 Dry Density 1.60 ?CBRT_SWEL mm Swell 3.0 ?CBRT_SURC kg Surcharge mass 4 ?CBRT_SOKD Number of days soaked 4 ?CBRT_REM Remarks

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Group Name: CDIA Parent Name: HOLE Casing Diameter

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * CDIA_CDEP m Depth achieved at CDIA_HOLE 12.1 * CDIA_HOLE mm Casing Diameter 102 CDIA_REM Remarks

Group Name: CLSS Parent Name: SAMP Classification Tests


* SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * SPEC_DPTH m Depth to top of specimen 6.5 * SPEC_REF Specimen Reference Number 2 ?SPEC_BASE m Depth to base of specimen 7.0 CLSS_425 % Percentage passing 425µm sieve 12

?CLSS_CLSS USCS Classification Symbol OH (Appendix A.3.3) ?CLSS_REM Remarks ?FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

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Group Name: CMPG Parent Name: CLSS Compaction Test General Details


* SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * SPEC_DPTH m Specimen Depth 7.50 * SPEC_REF Specimen Reference Number 2

CMPG_TYPE Compaction test type Vibro (Appendix A.3.3)

CMPG_MOLD Compaction mould type CBR (Appendix A.3.3)

CMPG_375 % Weight percent of material retained on 37.5mm sieve 7

CMPG_200 % Weight percent of material retained on 20mm sieve 15

CMPG_PDEN Mg/m3 Particle density measured or assumed (#) #2.65 CMPG_MAXD Mg/m3 Maximum dry density 2.06 CMPG_MCOP % Moisture content at maximum dry density 14

CMPG_REM Notes on compaction test required under BS 1377: 1990

?CMPG_METH Test method BS1377: 1990 ?CMPG_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?CMPG_CRED Accrediting body and reference number FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

Group Name: CMPT Parent Name: CMPG Compaction Test Results


* SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * SPEC_DPTH m Specimen Depth 7.50 * SPEC_REF Specimen Reference Number 2 * CMPT_TESN Compaction point number 1 CMPT_MC % Moisture content 7.8 CMPT_DDEN Mg/m3 Dry density at CMPT_MC moisture content 1.85

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Group Name: CNMT Parent Name: CLSS Contaminant and Chemical Testing

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * SAMP_TOP Sample Top 1.4 * SAMP_REF Sample Ref No. B1

* SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * SPEC_REF Specimen Ref No. 2 * SPEC_DPTH m Specimen Depth 1.45

* CNMT_TYPE Determinant Type CL (Appendix A.3.7)

* CNMT_TTYP Test Type SOLID_WAT (Appendix A.3.3)

CNMT_RESL Result

CNMT_UNIT Test Result Units (Appendix A.3.5) CNMT_CAS Chemical Abstract Service Reg No. CNMT_METH Test Method CNMT_PREP Sample Preparation CNMT_REM Remarks CNMT_LIM Method Detection Lower Limit CNMT_ULIM Method Detection Upper Limit

CNMT_NAME Lab preferred name of determinand Dry weight chloride CNMT_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs CNMT_CRED Accrediting body and reference number CNMT_LBID Laboratory internal reference FILE_FSET Associated File Reference Lab Plot

Group Name: CODE Parent Name: - “Pick" List Codes

Status Heading Units Description Example

* CODE_CODE Code CL (Appendix A.3.7)

* ?CODE_LIST Name of code list as defined by Chemical Abstracts service (www.cas.org)

CODE_DESC Code Description Chloride

http://www.cas.org/

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Group Name: CONG Parent Name: CLSS Consolidation Test General Details


* SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * SPEC_DPTH m Specimen Depth 6.90 * SPEC_REF Specimen Reference Number 4

CONG_TYPE Oedometer or Rowe, primary or secondary consolidation Rowe

CONG_COND Sample condition Remoulded

CONG_REM Test details including method statement Log time method ?CONG_IVR Initial void ratio 0.8

CONG_INCM m2/MN Coefficient of volume compressibility over CONG_INCD 0.36

CONG_INCD kN/m2 Defined stress range p’o to p’o +100 CONG_DIA mm Test specimen diameter 75 CONG_HIGT mm Test specimen height 19 CONG_MCI % Initial moisture content 21 CONG_MCF % Final moisture content 18 CONG_BDEN Mg/m3 Initial bulk density 2.12 CONG_DDEN Mg/m3 Initial dry density 1.75 CONG_PDEN Mg/m3 Particle density (BS 1377) with # if assumed #2.65 CONG_SATR % Initial degree of saturation 98 CONG_SPRS kN/m2 Swelling pressure 100

CONG_SATH % Height change of specimen on saturation as percentage of original height +1.1

?CONG_METH Test method BS1377: 1990 ?CONG_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?CONG_CRED Accrediting body and reference number FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

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Group Name: CONS Parent Name: CONG Consolidation Test Results


* SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * SPEC_DPTH m Specimen Depth 6.90 * SPEC_REF Specimen Reference Number 4 * CONS_INCN Oedometer stress increment number 3 CONS_IVR Voids ratio at start of increment 0.80 CONS_INCF Stress at end of stress increment/decrement 400 CONS_INCE Voids ratio at end of stress increment 0.62

CONS_INMV Reported coefficient of volume compressibility over stress increment 0.32

CONS_INCV Reported coefficient of consolidation over stress increment 4.12

CONS_INSC Coefficient of secondary compression over stress increment 0.12

?CONS_CVRT Coefficient of consolidation determined by the root time method 2.1

?CONS_CVLG Coefficient of consolidation determined by the log time method 4.12

?CONS_REM

Including method used to determine coefficients reported under Coef Vol Compress and selected Coef Consol (from either Root Time or Log Time)

Group Name: CORE Parent Name: HOLE Rotary Core Information

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * CORE_TOP m Top depth of core run 1.5 * CORE_BOT m Bottom depth of core run 3 CORE_PREC % Percentage of core recovered in core run (TCR) 100

CORE_SREC % Percentage of solid core recovered in core run (SCR) 95

CORE_RQD % Rock Quality Designation for core run (RQD) 85 CORE_REM Remarks Weak Rock

?CORE_TYPE Drill run type HQ3 (Appendix A.3.3) ?CORE_RATE hhmmss Time taken to drill core run 000523 CORE_DIAM mm Core Diameter 45 FILE_FSET Associated file reference Driller's Logs

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Group Name: DETL Parent Name: HOLE Stratum Detailed Descriptions

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * DETL_TOP m Top of detailed description 3.9 * DETL_BASE m Base of detailed description 3.95 DETL_DESC Detailed description clayey

Group Name: DICT Parent Name: - User Defined Groups and Headings

Status Heading Units Description Example * DICT_TYPE Flag to indicate definition is a GROUP or Heading * DICT_GRP Group Name ISPT * DICT_HDNG Heading Name ISPT_CALN

DICT_STAT Heading Status KEY or COMMON (blank for group_ COMMON

DICT_DESC Description Corrected N value DICT_UNIT Units A.3.5 DICT_EXMP Example 20 ?DICT_PGRP Parent Group

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Group Name: DISC Parent Name: HOLE Discontinuity Data

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * DISC_TOP m Top depth of description 11.1 * DISC_BASE m Base of description 11.4 * FRAC_SET Set reference number J1 * DISC_NUMB Discontinuity number D4

DISC_TYPE Type Joint (Appendix A.3.3) DISC_DIP deg Dip 03 DISC_DIR deg Dip Direction 060

DISC_RGH Small Scale Roughness (ISRM 1978) Smooth (Appendix A.3.3)

DISC_PLAN Intermediate Scale Planarity (ISRM 1978) Planar (Appendix A.3.3)

DISC_WAVE m Large scale waviness (ISRM 1978) 15 DISC_AMP m Large Scale Amplitude (ISRM 1978) 0.5

DISC_JRC Joint Roughness Coefficient 10 (Appendix A.3.3)

?DISC_ALT Joint Alteration Number (after Barton et al 1974) 1.0 (Appendix A.3.3)

DISC_APP Appearance Slightly polished

DISC_APT mm Aperture Measurement 2 (Appendix A.3.3)

DISC_APOB Aperture Observation Infilled (Appendix A.3.3)

DISC_INFM Infilling Material Calcite

DISC_TERM Termination XR (Appendix A.3.3)

DISC_PERS m Persistence 10.5 (Appendix A.3.3) DISC_STR MPa MPA 50

DISC_WETH Wall Weathering (WETH_GRAD) SW (Appendix A.3.3) DISC_SEEP Seepage rate (ISRM 1978) IV

DISC_FLOW water flow estimate Medium (Appendix A.3.3)

DISC_REM Remarks FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

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Group Name: DPRB Parent Name: DPRG Dynamic Probe Test Results

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * DPRB_DPTH m Top depth of increment 0.1 DPRB_BLOW Blows for increment 10 DPRB_TORQ Nm Max torque 75 DPRB_DEL hhmm Delay duration 0 DPRB_INC mm Increment 100 DPRB_REM Remarks

Group Name: DPRG Parent Name: HOLE Dynamic Probe Test General Details

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1

DPRG_TYPE Type DPH (Appendix A.3.3)

DPRG_TEST Test Method BS1377 Part 9: 3.2 DPRG_MASS kg Hammer Mass 50

DPRG_DROP mm Standard Drop 500 (Appendix A.3.3) DPRG_CONE mm Cone Base Diameter 43 DPRG_ROD mm Rod Diameter 35 DPRG_DAMP Anvil Damper None DPRG_TIP m Depth of Cone 4.0 ?DPRG_ANG deg Cone Angle 90 ?DPRG_RMSS kg/m Rod mass 6

DPRG_REM Remarks Hole backfilled on completion FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

Group Name: DREM Parent Name: HOLE Depth Related Remarks

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * DREM_DPTH m Depth 10.4 ?DREM_BDEP m Bottom depth 10.6

DREM_REM Remarks

Driving boulder ahead of casing to 10.9m

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Group Name: FILE Parent Name: - Associated Files

Status Heading Units Description Example * FILE_FSET Exploratory Hole reference number / name FS125 * FILE_NAME File name DH1B1.jpg

FILE_DESC Description of content BH1 Box 1 Core Photo FILE_TYPE File type JPG

?FILE_DOCT Document Type DOC (Appendix A.3.3) FILE_PROG Program parent or version number Photoshop FILE_DATE dd/mm/yyyy File date 15/01/2006

Group Name: FLSH Parent Name: HOLE Rotary Core Flush Details

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH2 * FLSH_FROM m Top of Flush Zone 14.5 * FLSH_TO m Bottom of Flush Zone 16.0 FLSH_TYPE Type of Flush Water FLSH_RETN % Flush Return 65 FLSH_COL Colour of Flush Return Orange brown

Group Name: FRAC Parent Name: HOLE Fracture Spacing

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * FRAC_TOP m Top of zone 21.4 * FRAC_BASE m Base of zone 26.4 * FRAC_SET Discontinuity Set Reference Number J3

FRAC_NUMB Number of fracture sets 4 (Appendix A.3.3) FRAC_FI Facture Index 15 FRAC_IMAX mm Max Fracture Spacing 350 FRAC_IAVE mm Average Fracture Spacing 220 FRAC_IMIN mm Minimum Fracture Spacing NI FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

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Group Name: GEOL Parent Name: HOLE Stratum Descriptions

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH2 * GEOL_TOP m Top of Stratum 16.24 * GEOL_BASE m Base of stratum 17.45

GEOL_DESC Description (As per NZGS guidelines)

GEOL_LEG Legend Code 201 (Appendix A.3.4)

GEOL_GEOL Geological Formation

Mahurangi Limestone (Appendix A.3.2)

GEOL_GEO2 Alternative geological formation name

?GEOL_BGS Geological Map Label Omm (Appendix A.3.2)

GEOL_STAT Stratum Ref No. 3 FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

Group Name: ?GRAG Parent Name: CLSS

Particle Size Distribution Analysis - General

Status Heading Units Description Example * ?HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH4 * ?SAMP_TOP Top of Sample 12.4 * ?SAMP_REF Reference Number 5

* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen Reference Number 4 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen Depth 6.90

?GRAG_TYPE Grading analysis test type WS (Appendix A.3.3) ?GRAG_METH Test method ?GRAG_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?GRAG_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ?GRAT Parent Name: ?GRAG Particle Size Distribution Analysis Data

Status Heading Units Description Example * ?HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH4 * ?SAMP_TOP Top of Sample 12.4 * ?SAMP_REF Reference Number 5

* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen Reference Number 4 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen Depth 6.90 ?GRAT_SIZE mm Sieve or particle size 3.25 ?GRAT_PERP % Percentage passing / finer 25

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Group Name: HDIA Parent Name: HOLE Hole Diameter by Depth

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH2 * HDIA_HDEP m Depth at diameter 16.45 HDIA_HOLE mm Hole Diameter 45 ?HOLE_REM Remarks Cased to depth

Group Name: ?HDPH Parent Name: HOLE Depth Related Hole Information

Status Heading Units Description Example * ?HOLE_ID Hole ID DH2 * ?HDPH_TOP m Depth to top of section 0.5 * ?HDPH_BASE m Depth to base of section 1.0

?HDPH_TYPE Type of exploratory hole (HOLE_TYPE) RC (Appendix A.3.3) ?HDPH_STAR dd/mm/yyyy Date of start of section 15/01/2006 ?HDPH_STAT hhmm Time of start of section 0930 ?HDPH_ENDD dd/mm/yyyy Date of end of section 18/01/2006 ?HDPH_ENDT hhmm Time of end of section 1600 ?HDPH_CREW Name of Crew A Driller

?HDPH_LOG The definitive person responsible for logging the section A Logger

?HDPH_EXC Plant used A Rig ?HDPH_SHOR Shoring used None

?HDPH_REM Remarks Rock roller required ?FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

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Group Name: HOLE Parent Name: - Hole Or Location Equivalent Information

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1

HOLE_TYPE Type of exploratory hole RC (Appendix A.3.3) HOLE_NATN m Northing co-ordinate 324517.123 HOLE_NATE m Easting co-ordinate 658421.478 HOLE_GL m Ground Level relative to Datum 12.4 HOLE_FDEP m Final Depth 65.4 HOLE_STAR dd/mm/yyyy Start Date 15/01/2006 HOLE_ENDD dd/mm/yyyy Hole end date 18/01/2006 HOLE_BACD dd/mm/yyyy Hole backfilled 19/01/2006

HOLE_LOG The definitive person responsible for logging the hole ABC

HOLE_REM Remarks

?HOLE_TERM Termination Target Depth (Appendix A.3.3)

HOLE_ETRV m Easting of end of traverse 324517.123 HOLE_NTRV m Northing of end of traverse 658421.478 HOLE_LTRV m Ground level at end of traverse 12.4 HOLE_LOCX m Local grid x co-ord 324 HOLE_LOCY m Local grid y co-ord 658 HOLE_LOCZ m Level to local datum 105.1 HOLE_CREW Name of Crew A Driller HOLE_ORNT deg Orientation 045

HOLE_INCL deg inclination of hole (measured positively down from vertical) 90

HOLE_EXC Plant Type Kubota (Appendix A.3.3)

HOLE_SHOR Shoring Used None

HOLE_STAB Stability Minor Spalling (Appendix A.3.3)

HOLE_DIML m Pit Length 4.5 HOLE_DIMW m Pit Width 1.2 HOLE_LOCA Location Subdivision within the project Substation 1 HOLE_CLST Cluster Ref No CLST04 ?HOLE_STAT Status of hole -1 HOLE_LOCM Method of location GPS ?HOLE_OFFS Offset +12 ?HOLE_CHGE Chainage 2510 FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

?HOLE_CHKD The definitive person responsible for checking the log LMN

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Group Name: ICBR Parent Name: HOLE In Situ CBR Test

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Hole ID DH2 * ICBR_DPTH m Depth to top of test 0.5 * ?ICBR_TESN Test number 1 ICBR_REM Apparatus details and surcharge 10kg surcharge ICBR_ICBR % CBR value 1.2 ICBR_MC % Moisture content relating to test 25 ?ICBR_DATE dd/mm/yyyy Date 26/02/2006 ?ICBR_SEAT N Seating force 10 ?ICBR_SURC kN/m2 Surcharge pressure 15 ?ICBR_TYPE Type of CBR Mexecone ?ICBR_METH Test method ?ICBR_LAB Name of testing organisation ACME Tests ?ICBR_CRED Accrediting body and reference number GEOL_STAT Stratum reference number 1

Group Name: ?ICCT Parent Name: ?MONP In Situ Contaminant and Chemical Tests

Status Heading Units Description Example * ?HOLE_ID Hole ID DH2

* ?MONP_DIS m Distance of monitoring point from reference point 2.3

* ?MONP_ID ID AB123 * ?ICCT_DATE dd/mm/yyyy Date of reading 26/02/2006 * ?ICCT_TIME hhmmss Time of reading 102545

* ?CNMT_TYPE Chemical type GMETH (Appendix A.3.7)

* ?CNMT_TTYP Chemical test type GAS (Appendix A.3.3)

?ICCT_RESL Test Result 54.76 ?ICCT_UNIT Test Result units %vol ?ICCT_CAS Chemical Abstract Service registry number ?ICCT_METH Test method / instrument type ?ICCT_REM Comments Air Dried ?ICCT_LIM Lower detection limit ?ICCT_ULIM Upper detection limit ?ICCT_NAME Determinant name Methane Gas ?ICCT_LAB Testing Lab ABC Labs ?ICCT_CRED Accrediting Body and reference number ?ICCT_PREP Sample preparation Air dried ?ICCT_LBID Lab internal reference LB12345 ?FILE_FSET File Reference

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Group Name: ?ICIV Parent Name: HOLE Impact Value

Status Heading Units Description Example * ?HOLE_ID Hole ID DH2

* ?ICIV_DPTH m Distance of monitoring point from reference point 2.3

* ?ICIV_TESN Test number 1 ?ICIV_DATE dd/mm/yyyy Test date 26/02/2006 ?ICIV_TIME hhmm Test time 1230 ?ICIV_ANOM Visual anomalies ?ICIV_SALT Surface alterations ?ICIV_SUCT Surface conditions ?ICIV_SSCN Sub-surface conditions ?ICIV_CIV Clegg Impact Value 2 ?ICIV_REM Remarks

?ICIV_METH Test method ASTM D5874:02 ?FILE_FSET File Reference

Group Name: IDEN Parent Name: HOLE In Situ Density Test

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH2 * IDEN_DPTH m Depth of test 1.45 * ?IDEN_TESN Test Number 2 ?IDEN_DATE ddmmyyyy Test Date 12/02/2006 IDEN_REM Remarks IDEN_IDEN Mg/m3 Bulk Density 1.84 IDEN_MC % Moisture Content 19 ?IDEN_DDEN Mg/m3 Dry Density ?IDEN_CDEN Mg/m3 Corrected dry density (Nuclear) ?IDEN_SDEN Mg/m3 Solid Dry density, measured or (#) assumed #1.35 ?IDEN_AVDS Air Voids

?IDEN_METH Test method NZ4407:1991 Test 4.2.1 ?IDEN_LAB Name of testing organisation ACME Tests ?IDEN_CRED Accrediting Body and reference number GEOL_STAT Stratum Reference 2

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Group Name: ?IFID Parent Name: HOLE On Site FID Headspace Testing

Status Heading Units Description Example * ?HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH2 * ?IFID_DPTH m Depth 1.0 * ?IFID_TESN Test Number 2 ?IFID_DATE dd/mm/yyyy Date 26/02/2006 ?IFID_RES ppm Result 10

?IFID_REM Remarks Flame Ionisation detector

?IFID_LAB Name of testing organisation ACME Tests ?IFID_CRED Accrediting Body and reference number ?GEOL_STAT Geology stratum reference number 1

Group Name: ?IPID Parent Name: HOLE On Site PID Headspace Testing

Status Heading Units Description Example * ?HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH2 * ?IPID_DPTH m Depth 1.0 * ?IPID_TESN Test number 1 ?IPID_DATE dd/mm/yyyy Date 26/02/2006 ?IPID_RES ppm Result 29/04/1900 ?IPID_REM Remarks Head space ?IPID_LAB Name of testing organisation ACME Tests ?IPID_CRED Accrediting Body and reference number ?GEOL_STAT Geology stratum reference number 1

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Group Name: IPRM Parent Name: HOLE In Situ Permeability Tests

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH2 * IPRM_TOP m Top of test Zone 12.5 * IPRM_BASE m Base of test zone 12.9 * IPRM_STG Stage number of multistage packer test 1 * ?IPRM_TESN Test number 2

IPRM_TYPE Type of Test Rising (Appendix A.3.3)

IPRM_PRWL m Depth to water prior to test 10.4 IPRM_SWAL m Depth to water at start of test 5.3 IPRM_TDIA m Diameter of test zone 0.15 IPRM_SDIA m Diameter of standpipe or casing 0.05 IPRM_IPRM m/s Permeability 5.00E-09 IPRM_REM Remarks IPRM_FLOW l/s Average flow during test 2.4 IPRM_AWL m Depth to assumed water level 10 ?IPRM_DATE ddmmyyyy Test date 2/02/2006

IPRM_HEAD m Applied head of water during test stage at centre of packer test zone 30

?IPRM_METH Test method ?IPRM_LAB Name of testing organisation ACME Tests ?IPRM_CRED Accrediting Body and reference number FILE_FSET Associated File Reference

Group Name: IRDX Parent Name: HOLE In Situ Redox Test

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * IRDX_DPTH m Depth of Redox Test 1 * ?IRDX_TESN Test Number 1 IRDX_REM Remarks IRDX_PH pH 7.0 ?IRDX_DATE ddmmyyyy Test Date 12/02/2006 IRDX_IRDX mV Redox Potential 400 ?IRDX_METH Test method ?IRDX_LAB Name of testing organisation ACME Tests ?IRDX_CRED Accrediting Body and reference number GEOL_STAT Stratum Ref No. 1

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Group Name: IRES Parent Name: HOLE In Situ Resistivity Test (Electrical)

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * IRES_DPTH m Depth Range of resistivity 0 to 10 * ?IRES_TESN Test Number 1 IRES_TYPE Test type IRES_IRES ohmcm Result 2000 ?IRES_DATE ddmmyyyy Test Date 12/02/2006 IRES_REM Remarks ?IRES_METH Test method ?IRES_LAB Name of testing organisation ACME Tests ?IRES_CRED Accrediting Body and reference number GEOL_STAT Stratum Ref No. 1

Group Name: ISPT Parent Name: HOLE Standard Penetration Test Results

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH2 * ISPT_TOP m Top of Test 6 ISPT_CAS m Casing depth 3 ISPT_WAT m Water Level 4.8

ISPT_TYPE SPT Type s (Appendix A.3.3) ISPT_REM SPT remarks ISPT_INC1 1st Seating Drive blows 2 ISPT_PEN1 mm 1st Seating Drive Penetration 150 ISPT_INC2 2nd Seating Drive blows ISPT_PEN2 mm 2nd Seating Drive Penetration ISPT_INC3 1st Main Drive blows 5 ISPT_PEN3 mm 1st Main Drive Penetration 150 ISPT_INC4 2nd Main Drive blows ISPT_PEN4 mm 2nd Main Drive Penetration ISPT_INC5 3rd Main Drive blows 8 ISPT_PEN5 mm 3rd Main Drive Penetration 150 ISPT_INC6 4th Main Drive blows ISPT_PEN6 mm 4th Main Drive Penetration ISPT_SEAT Seating drive blows 2 ISPT_MAIN Main drive blows 13 ISPT_NPEN mm Total penetration of test 450 ISPT_NVAL SPT N-Value 13 ?ISPT_SWP mm Self weight penetration 25 ISPT_REP SPT reported result 2,5,8 N=13

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Group Name: IVAN Parent Name: HOLE In Situ vane Tests

Status Heading Units Description Example * HOLE_ID Exploratory Hole reference number / name DH1 * IVAN_DPTH m Depth of vane test 4.5 * IVAN_TESN Vane Test Number 3 IVAN_IVAN kN/m2 Peak Vane Test Results 95 IVAN_IVAR kN/m2 Residual Vane Test Results 45 IVAN_IPEN kN/m2 Hand penetrometer Result 21 IVAN_REM Remarks GEOL_STAT Stratum Reference No. 2 ?IVAN_DATE ddmmyyyy Test Date 26/03/2007 ?IVAN_TYPE Circumstance of test In-situ

?IVAN_METH Test method BS1377 Part 9:1990 ?IVAN_VNNO Vane Number DR1111

?IVAN_BLDE Blade Size 19 (Appendix A.3.3)

Group Name: ?LDEN Parent Name: CLSS Density Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?LDEN_MC % Moisture content 7 ?LDEN_BDEN Mg/m3 Bulk density 1.66 ?LDEN_DDEN Mg/m3 Dry density 1.06 ?LDEN_REM Remarks

?LDEN_METH Test method BS1377: Part 2:1990 Clause 7.2

?LDEN_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?LDEN_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: ?LDYN Parent Name: CLSS Laboratory Dynamic Testing


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?LDYN_PWAV m/s P-wave velocity 3000 ?LDYN_SWAV m/s S-wave velocity 1800 ?LDYN_EMOD GPa Dynamic elastic modulus 20 ?LDYN_SG GPa Shear modulus derived from ?LDYN_SWAV 8 ?LDYN_DESC Specimen description Sandstone ?LDYN_REM Remarks

?LDYN_METH Test method ISRM Suggested method

?LDYN_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?LDYN_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ?LLIN Parent Name: CLSS Linear Shrinkage Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?LLIN_LS % Linear shrinkage 11 ?LLIN_425 % Percentage passing 425 µm sieve 14 ?LLIN_REM Remarks

?LLIN_PREP Test methods BS1377: Part 2; 1990: clause 6.5

?LLIN_METH Test method BS1377: Part 7: Clause 3 ?LLIN_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?LLIN_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: ?LLPL Parent Name: CLSS Liquid and Plastic Limit Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?LLPL_MC % Moisture content 57 ?LLPL_LL % Liquid limit 62 ?LLPL_PL % Plastic limit 38 ?LLPL_425 % Percentage passing 425µm 12 ?LLPL_PREP Method of preparation Wet sieve ?LLPL_REM Remarks

?LLPL_METH Test method BS1377: Part 2: 1990 Clause 4.4 and 5

?LLPL_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?LLPL_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ?LMOC Parent Name: CLSS Moisture Content Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?LMOC_MC % Moisture content 57

?LMOC_TEMP degC Temperature sample dried at if less than 105degC 80

?LMOC_FLCO % Fluid content ?LMOC_REM Remarks

?LMOC_METH Test method BS1377: Part 2: 1990 Clause 4.4 and 5

?LMOC_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?LMOC_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: ?LPDN Parent Name: CLSS

Particle Density Tests (including solid density)


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?LPDN_PDEN Mg/m3 Particle density 2.65 ?LPDN_REM Remarks

?LPDN_METH Test method BS1377: Part 2: 1990 Clause 8.3

?LPDN_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?LPDN_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ?LPEN Parent Name: CLSS Laboratory Hand Penetrometer Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?LPEN_PPEN kN/m2 Hand Penetrometer undrained shear strength 40 ?LPEN_REM Remarks ?LPEN_METH Test method ?LPEN_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?LPEN_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: ?LSLT Parent Name: CLSS Shrinkage Limit Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?LSLT_SWST % Swelling strain ?LSLT_SHST % Shrinkage strain ?LSLT_SSIX Shrink / Swell index ?LSLT_SLIM % Shrinkage limit 17 ?LSLT_SHRA Shrinkage ratio 12 ?LSLT_BDEN Mg/m3 Initial density 1.66 ?LSLT_425 % Percentage passing 425µm sieve 12 ?LSLT_REM Remarks

?LSLT_PREP Method of preparation BS1377: Part 1: Clause 8.2

?LSLT_METH Test method BS1377: Part 2: Clause 6.3 ?LSLT_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?LSLT_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

Group Name: ?LSTG Parent Name: CLSS Lime Stabilisation Tests - General


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?LSTG_ICL % Initial consumption of lime 4.4

?LSTG_LIME Details of lime used for test Laboratory grade calcium hydroxide

?LSTG_425 % Percentage passing 425µm sieve 12 ?LSTG_REM Remarks ?LSTG_METH Test method ?LSTG_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?LSTG_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: ?LSTT Parent Name: ?LSTG Lime Stabilisation Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 * ?LSTT_TESN Test Number 1 ?LSTT_LCON Lime content 2.0 ?LSTT_PH pH of lime suspension 12.4 ?LSTT_CURE Number of days cured ?LSTT_REM Remarks

Group Name: ?LVAN Parent Name: CLSS Laboratory Vane Tests


* ?SAMP_TYPE Sample type D (Appendix A.3.3) * ?SPEC_REF Specimen reference number 2 * ?SPEC_DPTH m Specimen depth 6.5 ?LVAN_MC % Moisture content 57 ?LVAN_VNPK kN/m2 Vane undrained shear strength (peak) 35 ?LVAN_VNRM kN/m2 Vane undrained shear strength (remoulded) 25 ?LVAN_REM Remarks

?LVAN_METH Test method BS1377: Part 7: Clause 3 ?LVAN_LAB Name of testing laboratory ACME Labs ?LVAN_CRED Accrediting body and reference number ?FILE_FSET Associated file reference

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Group Name: MCVG Parent Name: CLSS Moisture Content Test General Details


* SAMP_TYPE Sample Type D (Appendix A.3.3) * SPEC_REF Specimen Reference Number 2 * SPEC_DPTH m Specimen Depth 6.5

MCVG_REM Notes on MCV test as BS 1377 Part 4 Cl. 5.4, and 5.5. Test report items a) and c)

MCVG_200 % Weight percent of material retained on 20mm sieve 15

MCVG_NMC % Natural moisture content 21

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