ASTM F1551-94 - 1.1.1994
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list of test methods to be used for the identification of physical property characteristics and comparison of the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or components for athletic and recreational uses, or both.

1.2 The test procedures included in these test methods apply as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.

1.3 Some of the test procedures are specific for components of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete synthetic turf playing surface.

1.4 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for the laboratory characterization of either components or the complete system; others are suitable for tests on installed sports fields; and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory and the field.

1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turf playing surface and its components contained herein should state specifically the particular test or tests desired and not necessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.

1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard, and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.

1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F1632-03(2018)

Standard Test Method for Particle Size Analysis and Sand Shape Grading of Golf Course Putting Green and Sports Field Rootzone Mixes

D2256-02

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by the Single-Strand Method

F2333-04(2017)

Standard Test Method for Traction Characteristics of the Athletic Shoe-Sports Surface Interface

D792-20

Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement

D2859-16(2021)

Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials

D1776-08

Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles

D5251-05

Standard Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester (Withdrawn 2014)

D1577-07(2018)

Standard Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile Fibers

D5034-21

Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

D5823-19(2024)

Standard Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings

D4158-08(2020)

Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Uniform Abrasion)

D7138-16

Standard Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of Synthetic Fibers

2.1.2

Fabric:

D1335-21

Standard Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

2.1.4

Infill Materials:

D5644-23

Standard Test Method for Rubber Compounding Materials—Determination of Particle Size Distribution of Recycled Vulcanizate Particulate Rubber

D3218-07(2018)

Standard Specification for Polyolefin Monofilaments

D1907-07

Standard Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn (Yarn Number) by the Skein Method

D5793-18(2022)

Standard Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length or Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

D5848-20

Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings

E648-23

Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

F1015-21

Standard Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces

2.1.3

Shock Absorbing Cushion Underlayment:

D395-18

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property´Compression Set

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

D624-00(2020)

Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers

D1667-22

Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Foam (Closed-Cell)

D1876-08(2023)

Standard Test Method for Peel Resistance of Adhesives (T-Peel Test)

D2126-20

Standard Test Method for Response of Rigid Cellular Plastics to Thermal and Humid Aging

D3574-17

Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials´Slab, Bonded, and Molded Urethane Foams

D3575-20

Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers

D3936-21

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Delamination of the Secondary Backing of Pile Yarn Floor Covering

F355-23

Standard Test Method for Impact Attenuation of Playing Surface Systems, Other Protective Sport Systems, and Materials Used for Athletics, Recreation and Play

2.1.4

Turf Systems:

D1667-22

Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials—Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Foam (Closed-Cell)

F355-23

Standard Test Method for Impact Attenuation of Playing Surface Systems, Other Protective Sport Systems, and Materials Used for Athletics, Recreation and Play

F1015-21

Standard Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces

F1936-19

Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Turf Playing Systems as Measured in the Field

F2117-10(2017)

Standard Test Method for Vertical Rebound Characteristics of Sports Surface/Ball Systems; Acoustical Measurement