Testing by Type of Surface
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Artificial turf
Surface Abrasiveness: ASTM F1015-03(2017) – Standard Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces
G-max Impact Attenuation: ASTM F1936-19 – Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Turf Playing Systems as Measured in the Field
HIC Impact Attenuation: ASTM F3146-18 – Standard Test Method for Impact Attenuation of Turf Playing Systems Designated for Rugby
Force Reduction, Vertical Deformation: ASTM F3189-17 – Standard Test Method for Measuring Force Reduction, Vertical Deformation, and Energy Restitution of Synthetic Turf Systems Using the Advanced Artificial Athlete
Rotational Resistance: ASTM F1551-09(2017)/BS EN 15301-1:2007 – Surfaces for Sports Areas. Determination of Rotational Resistance
Ball Roll (Soccer Ball): ASTM F1551-09(2017)/BS EN 12234:2013 – Surfaces for Sports Areas. Determination of Ball Roll Behaviour
Ball Rebound (Soccer Ball): ASTM F1551-09(2017)/BS EN 12235:2013 – Surfaces for Sports Areas. Determination of Vertical Ball Behaviour
Water Permeability: ASTM F1551-09(2017)/BS EN 12616:2013 – Surfaces for Sports Areas. Determination of Water Infiltration Rate
Infill Depth Measurement: BS EN ISO 1969:2000 – Surfaces for Sports Areas. Determination of Thickness of Synthetic Sports Surfaces
Surface Regularity: BS EN 13036-7:2003 – Road and Airfield Surface Characteristics, Test Methods Part 7: Irregularity Measurement of Pavement Courses – The Straightedge Test
Natural Grass
Clegg Impact Attenuation: ASTM F1702-10(2018) – Standard Test Method for Measuring Impact Attenuation Characteristics of Natural Playing Surface Systems Using a Lightweight Portable Apparatus
G-max Impact Attenuation: ASTM F1936-19 – Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Turf Playing Systems as Measured in the Field
Playgrounds
HIC Impact Attenuation Critical Fall Height: ASTM F1292-18e1 – Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
CPSI Playground Inspection
Tracks
BS EN 14808:2005 – Surfaces for Sports Areas. Determination of Shock Absorption
BS EN 14809:2005 – Surfaces for Sports Areas. Determination of Vertical Deformation
BS EN 1969: 2000 – Surfaces for Sports Areas. Determination of Thickness of Synthetic Sports Surfaces
BS EN 13036-4:2011 – Road and Airfield Surface Characteristics – Method For Measurement Of Slip/Skid Resistance Of A Surface – The Pendulum Test
BS EN 13036-7:2003 – Road and Airfield Surface Characteristics, Test Methods Part 7: Irregularity Measurement of Pavement Courses – The Straightedge Test
Courts
ASTM F2772-11(2019) – Standard Specification for Athletic Performance Properties of Indoor Sports Floor Systems
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Surface Friction: ASTM E303-93(2018) Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester
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Force Reduction: ASTM F2569-11(2019) Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Force Reduction Properties of Surfaces for Athletic Use
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Vertical Deformation: ASTM F2157-09(2018) Standard Specification for Synthetic Surfaced Running Tracks
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Ball Rebound: ASTM F2117-10(2017) Standard Test Method for Vertical Ball Rebound Characteristics of Sports Surface/Ball Systems; Acoustical Measurement
Court Pace: ITF CS 01/02 (Court Pace Rating, Coefficient of Friction and Coefficient of Restitution)
Evenness: ITF CS 02/02
Slope and Planarity: ITF CS 03/03
Dimensions: ITF CS 04/02
Mats & padding
ASTM F1081-09(2015) – Standard Specification for Competition Wrestling Mats
ASTM F2440-18 – Standard Specification for Indoor Wall/Feature Padding
ASTM F1292-18e1 – Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
Other surfaces
ASTM E303-93(2018) Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester