QEST Platform 5.7 Documentation
Applies to QESTLab

Data entry methods for laboratory tests on concrete specimens for AU customers, and others using AU test methods.

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Concrete Strength

When testing concrete for strength, there is a need to be able to identify the specimens due for testing on a particular day. If the concrete specimens due for testing are known and a computer is available for the direct input of test data, testing results can be entered through their Concrete Sample screen in QESTLab. However, this is not the most convenient method to use when large numbers of results are required to be entered.

QESTLab offers three options for recording test results for concrete specimens. The option used will depend upon the setup of the laboratory:

Printing a daily worksheet through QESTLab
If there is no computer running QESTLab conveniently located to enter test data when testing concrete, then a worksheet can be printed. The test results can be hand-written on the worksheet and entered into QESTLab later.
Producing an electronic worksheet
If a computer is available for the direct input of test data, QESTLab provides an electronic worksheet for direct entry of test data by the tester.
Automatic capture of test results using the QEST Equipment Interface
If the equipment is interfaced with QESTLab, QESTLab can capture test data directly from testing machines. See Configuring Equipment Interfacing in QESTLab for more details.

The four access points for entering concrete specimen strength data into QESTLab are:

Concrete Sample Screen (AU)
Concrete Specimen Electronic Worksheet
QEST Weigh and Measure Station (physical dimensions only)
QEST Crush Station

Density of Hardened Concrete

When testing concrete for density, there is a need to be able to identify the specimens due for testing on a particular day. If the concrete specimens due for testing are known and a computer is available for the direct input of test data, testing results can be entered through their Concrete Sample screen, in QESTLab. However, this is not the most convenient method to use when large numbers of results are required to be entered.

QESTLab offers three options for recording test results for concrete specimens. The option used will depend on the setup of the laboratory:

Printing a daily worksheet through QESTLab
If there is no computer running QESTLab conveniently located to enter test data when testing concrete, then a worksheet can be printed, and the results hand-written on the worksheet and entered into QESTLab later.
Producing an electronic worksheet
If a computer is available for the direct input of test data, QESTLab provides an electronic worksheet for direct entry of test data by the tester.
Automatic capture of test results using the QEST Equipment Interface
If the equipment is interfaced with QESTLab, QESTLab can capture test data directly from testing machines. See Configuring Equipment Interfacing in QESTLab for more details.

Having found the specimens, the test data can be entered. The approach will vary depending on the test method used.

Density by Water Displacement

The three access points for entering concrete specimen density by water displacement data into QESTLab are:

Concrete Sample Screen (AU)
Concrete Specimen Electronic Worksheet
QEST Weigh and Measure Station (partial support only)

These are all described in detail on Concrete Density by Water Displacement.

Measured Density

The three access points for entering concrete specimen measured density data into QESTLab are:

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