Writing Civil Engineering Lab Reports

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Tom Siller, Civil Engineering

In permeability testing, samples are typically cured. Curing involves placing the samples in plastic bags and exposing them to humidity. Some labs have temperature controlled rooms. In situations where a temperature controlled room is not available, the sample is placed in a cooler filled with water. Now, with an internal report, employees know the company's standard operating procedures. They know whether or not a temperature controlled room is used; therefore, this information is not included in the report. With an external report, clients may not know how a sample is exposed to humidity. The lab report should inform them of this.