Help Article
Field - Density Testing
Who can use this feature?
By default, Field Staff & System Administrators
Purpose
Density Testing lets you capture data on various types of field density tests, including:
- Soil Nuclear Gauge
- Sand Cone
- Bituminous Nuclear Gauge
- Drive Cylinder
- One-Point
- Moisture Content
Selecting a Project
First select the appropriate project, either by search or the Recent Projects list.
Field Instructions
Your project manager may provide Field Instructions for the chosen project. These directions are project-specific and read-only in Field. (Field Instructions can be added by System Admins in Projects > Specifications.)
Adding a New Density Test
Click Create New Test, then choose your test type. This will take you to a form to fill out details on your density test. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
| Technician* | The person performing the Test. This will default to you. |
| Date Tested* | Date the test was performed. You can type out a date or select from a calendar. |
| Location* | A predetermined drop-down list of locations. (List is controlled by your Business Administrator.) |
| Location Details* | Enter more information about your test location (500 character limit). |
| Elevation/Reference | Enter the elevation for your test and any associated reference. |
| Get Location | Will automatically populate the Longitude and Latitude fields. Can also be edited manually. |
| Latitude & Longitude | Latitude & Longitude (both in degrees). Up to 8 decimal places allowed in both values. |
| Project Location ID | Use to identify granular site locations. This info will display in QC only, not on client reports. |
Entering a Starting Analysis Number
The first time you perform a density test for a project, you'll see an option to Enter Starting Analysis Number. If entered, your test sequence will start with that number. You may provide a starting number for each test type.
Additional Test Forms
At the bottom you'll see links to three different forms, which you'll use to enter test specs, data, and notes. Once finished, return to the main test form and click Save Test. If you save your test without completing a required field, it will be marked for you in red.
Specifications
Enter required specs for your test. Clicking Next will take you to the Test Name* form.
Test Name* (E.g., Soil Nuclear Gauge Test)
Enter the required data for your test. Clicking Next will take you to the Additional Information form.
Additional Information
Enter additional info related to your test, along with uploading attachments (images and PDFs). Mobile users have the option to upload files from their device or open their camera to take photos.
Managing Density Tests
You can view and edit past density tests, depending on your permissions. Tests in complete status can be viewed but not edited in the field.
Retests & Pending Tests
The main density testing screen will call out any retests or pending tests so you can see any open items.
Copy Last Test
After you save a density test, you'll be given the option to create a new test by copying information from the previous one. By selecting Copy Last Test, certain fields (not specific to an individual test) will pre-populate on a new test record.
Create Report / Add New Field Activity
After saving a test, you can quickly create a density test report from the field if you have the right permissions. You can also quickly enter a new type of field activity (such as concrete). Select Create Report to create a density test report. Click Add New Field Activity to add a new type of field record, such as concrete, activity, etc.