Compiled Reference Documents - OPW25/0053 (As Published)

    Sampling, Testing and Excavation                                                            Terminology
                                                                                                   Symbols
    Methodology                                                                                Abbreviations
                                                                                                                  March 2024



Sampling and Testing
                                                               Field and laboratory testing (continued)
A record of samples retained, and field testing
performed is usually shown on a Douglas                                         Test Type                     Code
Partners’ log with samples appearing to the left                   Point load test, (MPa),                  `PLT(_)`
of a depth scale, and selected field and laboratory                axial `(A)`, diametric `(D)`,
testing (including results, where relevant)
                                                                   irregular `(I)`
appearing to the right of the scale, as illustrated
                                                                   Dynamic cone penetrometer,               `DCP/150`
below:
                                                                   followed by blow count
                                                                   penetration increment in mm
                                                                   (cone tip, generally in
                                                                   accordance with AS1289.6.3.2)
                                                                   Perth sand penetrometer,                 `PSP/150`
                                                                   followed by blow count
                                                                   penetration increment in mm
                                                                   (flat tip, generally in accordance
                                                                   with AS1289.6.3.3)
                                                               Groundwater Observations
                                                                   ``            seepage/inflow
                                                                   ``            standing or observed water level
                                                                   `NFGWO`        no free groundwater observed
                                                                   `OBS`          observations obscured by drilling
Sampling                                                                          fluids
The type or intended purpose for which a sample                Drilling or Excavation Methods/Tools
was taken is indicated by the following                        The drilling/excavation methods used to perform
abbreviation codes.                                            the investigation may be shown either in a
               Sample Type                       Code          dedicated column down the left-hand edge of
    Auger sample                                `A`            the log, or stated in the log footer. In some
    Acid Sulfate sample                         `ASS`          circumstances abbreviation codes may be used.
    Bulk sample                                 `B`                             Method                     Abbreviation
    Core sample                                 `C`                                                           Code
    Disturbed sample                            `D`                Direct Push                             `DP`
    Environmental sample                        `ES`               Solid flight auger. Suffixes:            AD1`
    Gas sample                                  `G`                 /T` = tungsten carbide tip,
    Piston sample                               `P`                 /V` = v-shaped tip
    Sample from SPT test                        `SPT`              Air Track                               `AT`
    Undisturbed tube sample                     `U1`               Diatube                                 `DT1`
    Water sample                                `W`                Hand auger                              `HA1`
    Material Sample                             MT                 Hand tools (unspecified)                `HAND`
    Core sample for unconfined                  `UCS`              Existing exposure                       `X`
    compressive strength testing                                   Hollow flight auger                     `HSA1`
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    – numeric suffixes indicate tube diameter/width in mm          HQ coring                               `HQ3`
                                                                   HMLC series coring                      `HMLC`
The above codes only indicate that a sample was
                                                                   NMLC series coring                      `NMLC`
retained, and not that testing was scheduled or
performed.                                                         NQ coring                               `NQ3`
                                                                   PQ coring                               `PQ3`
Field and Laboratory Testing                                       Predrilled                              `PD`
A record that field and laboratory testing was                     Push tube                               `PT1`
performed is indicated by the following                            Ripping tyne/ripper                     `R`
abbreviation codes.
                                                                   Rock roller                             `RR1`
                Test Type                         Code             Rock breaker/hydraulic                  `EH`
    Pocket penetrometer (kPa)                    `PP`              hammer
    Photo ionisation detector (ppm)              `PID`             Sonic drilling                          `SON1`
    Standard Penetration Test                     SPT`             Mud/blade bucket                        `MB1`
     `x/y`=x blows for y mm                                        Toothed bucket                          `TB1`
    penetration                                                    Vibrocore                               `VC1`
     `HB`= hammer bouncing                                         Vacuum excavation                       `VE`
     `HW`= fell under weight of                                    Wash bore (unspecified bit              `WB1`
    hammer                                                         type)
    Shear vane (kPa)                             `V`           1
                                                                   – numeric suffixes indicate tool diameter/width in mm
    Unconfined compressive                       `UCS`
    strength, (MPa)


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