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Manual No. M09-1200-F1016
Figure IV-7: Image of Test Data on Analysis Screen Showing One Full Cycle of a Consolidation
Stress and Four Associated Overconsolidation Stresses
Throughout the test, a green light will flash and the estimated time to completion will continue
to count down and be displayed in the top right window on your screen. The algorithms which
measure peak torsional stress and steady state torsional stress have optimization functions built
into the real time data analysis. The net result is that some of the test time may be reduced
because the steady state value is achieved earlier than the allotted test time for a specific step(s).
Alternately, the test time may increase for the opposite reason, most notably in the Flow Function
Test when establishing “critical consolidation” at the beginning of each consolidation level.
At any time during the test, the user can return to the Main Screen to observe the detailed test
step display and note which step is in progress.
When the test is completed, the flashing green light will disappear, the “Estimated Test Time”
window will be blank, and the Lid will raise up slightly off the sample. The test step will say
“Test Complete”.
Details on test method execution for each of the 4 test types are shown in the following
figures.
