ASTM F355-95 - 10.11.2001
 
Significance and Use

Dynamic data obtained by these procedures are indicative of the cushioning properties of the playing surface systems and materials under the specific conditions selected.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the measurement of certain shock-absorbing characteristics, the impact force-time relationships, and the rebound properties of playing surface systems. This test method is applicable to natural and artificial playing surface systems and to components thereof. Typical playing surfaces are wrestling mats, football fields, soccer fields, playgrounds, and so forth.

Note 1—This test method may also be used to measure the shock-attenuation properties of materials used as protective padding, such as the padding on trampoline frames, football goal posts, gymnasium wall, shoulder pads, body padding, and so forth. It should not be used, without some modifications, to test the finished products.

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

1.3 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

F1292-22

Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment

F2650-17e1

Standard Terminology Relating to Impact Testing of Sports Surfaces and Equipment (Includes all amendments and changes 12/4/2017).

SAE J211/1

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E105-21

Standard Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials

E122-17(2022)

Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process

D1596-14(2023)

Standard Test Method for Dynamic Shock Cushioning Characteristics of Packaging Material