1、Designation: F2772 11 An American National StandardStandard Specification forAthletic Performance Properties of Indoor Sports FloorSystems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2772; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the cas
2、e of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification establishes levels for athletic perfor-mance properties of multi-purpose
3、 indoor sports floor systemsexcluding turf and materials specific to running tracks andtennis courts.1.2 The methods described are applicable in both thelaboratory and field unless otherwise stated.1.3 UnitsThe values stated in inch-pound units are to beregarded as the standard. The values given in
4、parentheses aremathematical conversions to SI units that are provided forinformation only and are not considered standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5、priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E303 Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Proper-ties Using the British Pendulum TesterF2117 Test Method for Vertical Rebound Characteristics
6、ofSports Surface/Ball Systems; Acoustical MeasurementF2157 Specification for Synthetic Surfaced Running TracksF2569 Test Method for Evaluating the Force ReductionProperties of Surfaces for Athletic Use2.2 Other Standards:3EN 13036-4 Road and Airfield Surface Characteristics. TestMethods. Method for
7、Measurement of Slip/Skid Resis-tance of a Surface. Part 4: The Pendulum Test.ISO 48 Rubber Vulcanized or ThermoplasticDetermination of Hardness (hardness between 10 IRHDand 100 IRHD)ISO 4662 Rubber Vulcanized or ThermoplasticDetermination of Rebound Resilience3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 area
8、-elastic, adjdescribes sports floors having arigid upper layer (for example, wood) supported by resilientcomponents.3.1.2 combination-elastic, adjdescribes floors having apoint elastic upper layer in combination with a rigid structurallayer (for example, wood, high-density composites, pourednonresil
9、ient materials) and resilient support components (forexample, elastic pads, foam blanket, or poured urethane).3.1.3 point-elastic, adjdescribes sports floors that are onlycomprised of an elastic layer or layers (for example, surfacessuch as poured urethanes, vinyl, or rubber sheet goods).4. Classifi
10、cation4.1 Compliance with the properties contained in this speci-fication shall be determined based on the values designated inSection 4 of this specification.4.1.1 The field test shall clearly indicate the average andmaximum and minimum values for general comparison toperformance of laboratory samp
11、les.4.2 Force ReductionIn the case of force reduction, twoparameters are required:4.2.1 Performance LevelFor laboratory samples, the av-erage performance of all test points shall achieve a level asindicated in Table 1. If no performance level is met, the resultstated in the report shall be “No Perfo
12、rmance LevelAchieved.”4.2.2 UniformityLaboratory samples shall be such that theforce reduction value of every individual test point falls withina spread of 65.0 percentage points of the average of all testpoint values. The report shall be marked “Noncompliant” ifany individual test point does not me
13、et this requirement.4.3 Ball ReboundIn the case of ball rebound, two param-eters are required:4.3.1 Performance LevelFor laboratory samples, the av-erage performance of all test points shall achieve a minimum of1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment, Pla
14、ying Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.52 on Miscellaneous Playing Surfaces.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originallyapproved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2772 09. DOI:10.1520/F2772-11.2For referenced
15、ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
16、4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States190 % as indicated in Table 2. If the performance level is notmet, the result stated in the report shall be “Performance LevelNot Achieve
17、d.”4.3.2 UniformityLaboratory samples shall be such that theball rebound value of every individual test point falls within aspread of 63.0 percentage points of the average of all test pointvalues. The report shall be marked “Noncompliant” if anyindividual test point does not meet this requirement.4.
18、4 Vertical DeformationIn the case of verticaldeformation, two parameters are required:4.4.1 Performance LevelFor laboratory samples, the av-erage performance of all test points shall achieve a level asindicated in Table 3. If no performance level is met, the resultstated in the report shall be “No P
19、erformance LevelAchieved.”4.4.2 UniformityLaboratory samples shall be such that thevertical deformation value of every individual test point fallswithin a spread of 60.03 in. (60.7 mm) of the average of alltest point values. The report shall be marked “Noncompliant”if any individual test point does
20、not meet this requirement.4.5 Surface Finish EffectIn the case of surface effect, twoparameters are required:4.5.1 Performance LevelLaboratory or field testing shallachieve an average value between 80 and 110.4.5.2 Uniformity LevelFor laboratory or field testing,individual tests shall vary no more t
21、han 64 points fromaverage value.5. Summary of Test Methods5.1 Force ReductionTest Method F2569 provides a non-destructive means for evaluating the force reduction propertiesof the surface in both laboratory and field settings. Forcereduction is a characteristic of sports surfaces indicating thedegre
22、e of force attenuation provided or caused by the surfacein certain movement situations. It is principally related to thegive of the surface upon impact. The higher the forcereduction, the greater the absorptive effect. The referenced testmethod is more closely associated with impacts generated bylow
23、er extremities and is not an indication of the ability of thetest surface to prevent head trauma.5.2 Ball ReboundTest Method F2117 provides a nonde-structive means that can be used both in the laboratory and thefield by which to identify the ball rebound height of variousballs used for indoor sports
24、 activities. Ball rebound is anoptional consideration for certain activities commonly associ-ated with indoor sports surfaces. Ball rebound values onparticular surfaces indicate whether those floors provide suit-able or desired values in relation to the preferred activity in thesports hall.5.3 Verti
25、cal DeformationTest Method F2157 provides anondestructive means that can be used both in the laboratoryand the field by which to identify vertical deformation as theability of the surface to deform under load. Too high adeformation can affect the safety of the athlete throughinstability of the foot,
26、 while the inability of the surface todeform can cause injuries as a result of impact forces.5.4 Surface Finish EffectTest Method E303 provides anondestructive test for determining the surface finish effectusing the British pendulum skid resistance tester. This tester issuited for laboratory and fie
27、ld testing.6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations6.1 Laboratory TestTest specimens shall be constructedper the system design and include structural elements such asseams and end joints.6.1.1 Point-elastic floors require test specimens measuring aminimum of 3.25 by 3.25 ft (1.0 by 1.0 m). Th
28、e test specimenshall be placed over a substrate typically required by themanufacturer. Non-free floating floors shall be soundly held tothe substrate (for example, double-sided tape).6.1.2 Combination-elastic floors require test specimens inwhich the upper elastic surface measures a minimum of 3.25b
29、y 3.25 ft (1.0 by 1.0 m) in combination with the lowersubfloor construction that measures a minimum of 11.5 by 11.5ft (3.5 by 3.5 m). The test specimen shall be placed over asubstrate typically required by the manufacturer. Non-freefloating upper elastic surfaces shall be attached to the structurall
30、ayer by typical means according to the manufacturer orsoundly held to the structural layer by other suitable methods(for example, double-sided tape). Non-free floating lowersubfloors require attachment to the substrate as per the manu-facturers design.TABLE 1 Force Reduction Requirements for Laborat
31、ory SamplesPerformance Level Classification12 3 45AverageForceReduction$10 %and#21 %$22 %and#33 %$34 %and#45 %$46 %and#57 %$58 %ForceReductionUniformityNo individual test point shall differ from theaverage value by more than 5.0 percentage points.TABLE 2 Ball Rebound Requirements for Laboratory Samp
32、lesAverageBallReboundThe average rebound height of all test points taken shall be$90.0 % of the average rebound height on concrete.BallReboundUniformityNo individual test point result shall differ from the averagevalue by more than 3.0 percentage points.TABLE 3 Vertical Deformation for Laboratory Sa
33、mplesPerformance Level ClassificationPoint Elastic Area Elastic CombinationAverageVerticalDeformation0.0200.5 2.0 mm)(point elastic surface)VerticalDeformationUniformityNo individual test point shall differ from theaverage value by more than 0.03 in. (0.7 mm).F2772 1126.1.3 Area-elastic floors requi
34、re test specimens measuring aminimum of 11.5 by 11.5 ft (3.5 by 3.5 m). The test specimenshall be placed over a substrate typically required by themanufacturer. Non-free floating lower subfloors require attach-ment to the substrate as per the manufacturers design.6.1.4 Individual testing of the surf
35、ace finish effect requirestest specimens of a minimum 12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm).6.2 Site TestNo minimum size has been established.7. Number of Tests7.1 A minimum of six test points, each in a differentlocation, shall be tested.7.1.1 A single laboratory test for the property of surfacefinish effec
36、t is exempted from this requirement, and a mini-mum of one sample section shall be tested. When the system isdeemed to have a discernible difference in grain from onedirection to the other, each sample shall be tested in twodirections to be defined as with and across the grain.Across thegrain shall
37、be determined as 90 to the direction determined tobe with the grain.7.1.2 Location of Test Points for Laboratory TestBased onthe inspection, select varying test points derived from theconstruction and location of subfloor components. The selec-tion of test points is to include the areas of differing
38、 surfaceconstruction elements with the minimum spacing between testpoints of 4 6 0.236 in. (100 6 6 mm).7.1.2.1 Point-elastic SystemsTest point locations shall beselected with regard to projected variance based on suchelements as top seams or subseams or both in multi-layeredmaterial as described in
39、 a detailed drawing.7.1.2.2 Combination-elastic SystemsTest point locationsshall be selected with regard to projected variance based onapplicable seams of point-elastic layer(s) and applicable con-struction of structural layer and resilient support layer asdescribed in a detailed drawing.7.1.2.3 Are
40、a-elastic SystemsTest point locations shall beselected with regard to projected variance based on design andcomponent locations described in a detailed drawing.7.1.3 Location of Test Points for Site TestBased on theinspection, a minimum of six test points shall be randomlyselected and tested, howeve
41、r, it is strongly recommended thata higher number of test points be included to represent moreaccurately the installed flooring system. Site test points shallmaintain a minimum of 24 6 0.236-in. (600 6 6-mm) spacingbetween test points and should include locations in high-useareas and limited-use are
42、as and areas of specific interest, unlessotherwise designated by the owner or client.7.1.4 Any deviations from test point selections herein shallbe stated with the reasons given in the report.8. Specimen Preparation8.1 Testing in the laboratory shall be performed at atemperature of 73 +4/-3F (23 6 2
43、C) unless otherwisespecified with test sections acclimated to the test temperaturefor no less than 24 h before evaluation.8.2 Field testing shall be conducted in the environmentalrange associated with the facility on ambient temperature of thesurface and air temperature and humidity measured 30 6 4
44、in.(0.76 m 6 100 mm) above the playing surface with alltemperature and humidity readings recorded in the test report.Note that temperature and humidity can affect the performancecharacteristics of floor components and the results of on-sitetesting as compared to results recorded in controlled labora
45、toryconditions. Test reports shall be recorded as “Outside StandardIndoor Temperature” or “Humidity” or both when such condi-tions prevail.9. Test Methods9.1 Force ReductionThe conditioned specimen shall betested according to Test Method F2569 using the specimenpreparation, size, and test point para
46、meters provided in thisspecification. The drop height shall be 2.2 in. (55.0 mm) asstated in the test method.9.2 Ball ReboundThe conditioned specimen shall betested according to Test Method F2117 using the specimenpreparation, size, and test point parameters provided in thisspecification.9.2.1 Speci
47、fied BasketballFor indoor sports surfaces thatare designed for or may be used for basketball, the ball used forthe ball rebound testing shall be the mens official NationalCollegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) synthetic leathergame ball.9.2.2 When conducting tests according to this procedurewith the
48、 specified basketball, the required ball inflation may bedetermined by using either timed duration or computed orvisual rebound height.9.2.2.1 When using timed duration, proper inflation requiresthat each reading results in a value between 0.938 and 0.960 sinclusive.9.2.2.2 When using computed or vi
49、sual height, properinflation requires that each reading results in a value to thebottom of the ball between 40.5 and 42.5 in. (1.03 and 1.08 m)inclusive.9.2.2.3 Perform a set of five repetitive drops on a rigidconcrete surface recording the readings between the first andsecond impacts. If the results of all five individual readings inthe set are within the prescribed range, the inflation pressure iscorrect. If any of the individual readings within the set do notfall in the specified range, adjust air pressure in the ball andrepeat the set unt
