Abstract

This specification establishes the minimum performance requirements, classification, and test methods for synthetic surfaced running tracks. Even so, this specification does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred if the surface is found to be in compliance with this specification. The requirements for which newly installed synthetic surfaces shall be tested on and consequently comply to are imperfections, evenness, thickness, drainage, force reduction, modified vertical deformation, texture influence when wet, tensile properties, color in grey scale, weathering, spike resistance, and flammability.

This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.

1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the minimum performance requirements and classification when tested in accordance with the procedures outlined within this specification. All documents referencing this specification must include classification required.

1.2 This specification does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred if the surface is found to be in compliance with this specification.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D297 Test Methods for Rubber Products--Chemical Analysis

D2616 Test Method for Evaluation of Visual Color Difference With a Gray Scale

D2859 Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials

D2950 Test Method for Density of Bituminous Concrete in Place by Nuclear Methods

E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods

E303 Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester

E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E1131 Test Method for Compositional Analysis by Thermogravimetry

G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

Other Standards

Keywords

force reduction; friction; impact attenuation; running track; traction; weathering; Vertical deformation; Weathering; Drainage materials/systems--specifications; Evenness; Force reduction; Friction/frictional properties; Impact attenuation; Imperfection; Performance--sports equipment; Running track; Spike resistance; Sports facilities playing surfaces--specifications; Tensile properties/testing; Texture; Thickness; Traction testing ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 45.080 (Rails and railway components)

DOI: 10.1520/F2157-09

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ASTM F2157