LFCN — Laboratory Fall Cone Test¶
Path: PROJ → LOCA → SAMP → LFCN · Family: Soil Classification & Index Tests
Editions: 4.1 – 4.2
New in AGS 4.1
This group was introduced in AGS edition 4.1.
Key chain
Identified by LOCA_ID, SAMP_TOP, SAMP_REF, SAMP_TYPE, SAMP_ID, SPEC_REF, SPEC_DPTH. Inherits LOCA_ID, SAMP_ID, SAMP_REF, SAMP_TOP, SAMP_TYPE from SAMP.
| Heading | Status | Type | Unit | Editions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOCA_ID (key) |
KEY | ID |
Location identifier | ||
SAMP_TOP (key) |
KEY | 2DP |
m | Depth to top of sample | |
SAMP_REF (key) |
KEY | X |
Sample reference | ||
SAMP_TYPE (key) |
KEY | PA |
Sample type | ||
SAMP_ID (key) |
KEY | ID |
Sample unique identifier | ||
SPEC_REF (key) |
KEY | X |
Specimen reference | ||
SPEC_DPTH (key) |
KEY | 2DP |
m | Depth to top of test specimen | |
SPEC_DESC |
OTHER | X |
Specimen description | ||
SPEC_PREP |
OTHER | X |
Details of specimen preparation including time between preparation and testing | ||
SPEC_BASE |
OTHER | 2DP |
m | Depth to base of specimen | |
LFCN_DEV |
OTHER | X |
Deviations from the procedure | ||
LFCN_CMAS |
OTHER | 0DP |
g | Mass of cone used | |
LFCN_CANG |
OTHER | 0DP |
deg | Angle of cone tip | |
LFCN_PENA |
OTHER | 2DP |
mm | Average cone penetration | |
LFCN_PEN1 |
OTHER | 2DP |
mm | Individual penetration point 1 if values differ by more than 0.5mm from the average, for undisturbed tests. | |
LFCN_PEN2 |
OTHER | 2DP |
mm | Individual penetration point 2 if values differ by more than 0.5mm from the average, for undisturbed tests. | |
LFCN_PEN3 |
OTHER | 2DP |
mm | Individual penetration point 3 if values differ by more than 0.5mm from the average, for undisturbed tests. | |
LFCN_PEN4 |
OTHER | 2DP |
mm | Individual penetration point 4 if values differ by more than 0.5mm from the average, for undisturbed tests. | |
LFCN_CONF |
OTHER | YN |
Non-conforming test (due to penetration range) | ||
LFCN_FCPK |
OTHER | 2SF |
kPa | Estimated undrained fall cone shear strength | |
LFCN_FCRM |
OTHER | 2SF |
kPa | Estimated undrained fall cone shear strength, remoulded | |
LFCN_WC |
OTHER | X |
% | Water content of specimen | |
LFCN_WCST |
OTHER | X |
Water content determined on specimen trimmings or other if applicable. | ||
LFCN_REM |
OTHER | X |
Test remarks | ||
LFCN_METH |
OTHER | X |
since 4.1.1 | Test method | |
LFCN_LAB |
OTHER | X |
Name of testing laboratory/organization | ||
LFCN_CRED |
OTHER | X |
Accrediting body and reference number (when appropriate) | ||
TEST_STAT |
OTHER | X |
Test status | ||
FILE_FSET |
OTHER | X |
Associated file reference (e.g. equipment calibrations) |