Concrete Test Survey

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our concrete break survey.

In this survey, the term "concrete testing" should be interpreted as the testing of any cement products, including mortar, grout, blocks, etc.

Should you have any other questions or would like to speak to someone directly please call +1970.223.8788.

How many different people are involved with concrete break testing at your office (please include all lab technicians, data entry personnel, etc.)?

Do you currently have data acquisition capability in the load frames you use for your concrete testing machinery?
Yes No

Approximately how many breaks do you perform each week on an average?
Do you currently have a computer in your concrete break lab?
Yes No
What is a typical specimen number used to identify your concrete specimen?

Briefly describe your numbering/identifying scheme:
Do you restart your report numbers every day at 1?
Yes No
At the job site how do you collect data (I.e. slump, concrete temperature, etc.)? For instance do you use a clipboard, PDA (Palm Pilot, etc.), do you enter data onto a tag that stays with the concrete cylinder or do you use another method (please specify)?

When is the job site data entered into the database?

***If you use a tag, could you fax us a copy of the tag's front and back to
(970) 223-0668
How do you identify your concrete specimens in the cure room (I.e. tag, permanent marker, etc.)?
After the break who enters the data into your database system (I.e. secretary, lab technician, other)?
Where is the data entered (I.e. lab or main office)?
Do you, or have you ever used bar codes to store and automate data entry?
Yes No
Have you ever used a PDA (Palm Pilot, etc.) or similar handheld organizer?
Yes           No

     If Yes, what was your opinion of the functionality of its user interface for data entry?
Have you ever used a portable data terminal or bar code scanner (I.e. Percon, Symbol, Opticon, etc.)?
Yes No

If Yes, which make, and what was your opinion?
Please feel free to share any other information that you think we might find useful:
Would you be willing to talk with a representative from GEOSYSTEM Software about your company's concrete testing methods?
Yes No

Please tell us about yourself:
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          Company:
          City/State:
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