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DMTG — Flat Dilatometer Test - General

Path: PROJLOCADMTG · Family: In-Situ Loading, Deformation & Geophysics

Editions: 4.2

New in AGS 4.2

This group was introduced in AGS edition 4.2.

Key chain

Identified by LOCA_ID, DMTG_TESN. Inherits LOCA_ID from LOCA.

Heading Status Type Unit Description
LOCA_ID (key) KEY ID Location identifier
DMTG_TESN (key) KEY X Test reference
DMTG_DATE OTHER DT yyyy-mm-ddThh:mm:ss Test date and time
DMTG_ORNT OTHER 0DP deg Angle that the membrane is pointing to
DMTG_PED OTHER 2DP m Pre-drilled depth
DMTG_WAT OTHER 2DP m Depth to groundwater level, z_w at time of test
DMTG_WATA OTHER X Origin of groundwater level in DMTG_WAT
DMTG_TYPE OTHER PA Specific details on type of DMT equipment
DMTG_REFB OTHER X Serial number of blade (if applicable)
DMTG_REFA OTHER X Serial number of the acquisition unit (if applicable)
DMTG_MAN OTHER X Manufacturer of the dilatometer
DMTG_RIG OTHER X Type of penetration rig
DMTG_EQPT OTHER X Mass, reaction and equipment geometry
DMTG_COT OTHER X Method and calibration of thrust measurement
DMTG_TDR OTHER X Type and diameter of penetration rods
DMTG_DIMS OTHER X Geometry and dimensions of the dilatometer, as measured
DMTG_PRSG OTHER X Measuring range of the pressure gauges and zero offset when vented
DMTG_FRIC OTHER X Details of any rod friction reducer, including diameter
DMTG_DITH OTHER 2DP mm Membrane thickness
DMTG_BCVA OTHER 2DP kPa Blade calibration value used, delta A
DMTG_BCVB OTHER 2DP kPa Blade calibration value used, delta B
DMTG_FAED OTHER 1DP MPa Dilatometer modulus (Ed) factor
DMTG_FAS0 OTHER 1DP mm Membrane displacement
DMTG_TERM OTHER X Termination reason(s)
DMTG_CORR OTHER X Corrections applied during data processing (e.g. depth corrections, zeros)
DMTG_REM OTHER X Note on set up conditions, comments on testing, types of materials encountered if possible
DMTG_OPER OTHER X Name of test operator
DMTG_ANBY OTHER X Name(s) of analyser / person responsible for data quality and correctness
DMTG_ENV OTHER X Details of weather and environmental conditions during test
DMTG_METH OTHER X Standard followed for testing
DMTG_DEV OTHER X Deviations from the standard followed
DMTG_CONT OTHER X Subcontractors name
DMTG_CRED OTHER X Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate)
TEST_STAT OTHER X Test status
FILE_FSET OTHER X Associated file reference

Child groups (3)

  • DMDG — Flat Dilatometer Dissipation Test - General
  • DMTT — Flat Dilatometer Test - Data
  • DMTZ — Flat Dilatometer Test - Zeros