Comprehensive Guide to Field Operating Procedures for Testing Methods
Explore a detailed guide covering field operating procedures for testing methods, including significance, scope, apparatus, required equipment, sample preparation, step-by-step procedures, calculations, reporting information, tips, Q&A, and more.
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Significance Description of the Field Operating Procedure and possible uses 2
Scope Statement containing the AASHTO reference and any qualifiers 3
Apparatus Basic laboratory and disposable items will be listed in the FOP in detail. Major equipment specific to the test method may have a reference to the AASHTO procedure. 4
Required Equipment Example of Equipment 5
Sample Reference to how sample is obtained, reduced, etc. 6
Sample Preparation 1. Steps for sample prep if applicable (non- mandatory) 7
Procedure 1. Step-by-step instructions for performing the procedure a. Sub-steps if applicable 8
Procedure (cont.) 2. Step-by-step instructions on performing the procedure (may be multiple slides) 9
Calculation (if applicable example shown) ? =?? ?? 100 ?? where: w = moisture content, percent MW = wet mass MD = dry mass Note that MD, not MW, is the denominator 10
Calculation Example Show calculation(s) using numbers one may encounter in performing the procedure on a sample 11
Report Information to be reported; include the required accuracy of any reported results 12
Tips! Reminders of important steps, etc. 13
Q & A Procedure name and number 14
