1、Designation: F 1081 97 (Reapproved 2003)e1An American National StandardStandard Specification forCompetition Wrestling Mats1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1081; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision,
2、 the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.e1NOTEPrecision and Bias section was added and warning notes in Sections 8.3 and 11.2 were updated in September 2003
3、.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers competition wrestling matsused at the high school and college levels. All mat construc-tions are included, except felt-core mats enclosed in sewncovers. The intended use of this standard is for the qualificationof construction designs.NOTE 1The known constructi
4、ons, as of the issuance of this specifi-cation are: (1) closed-cell foam cores with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) orPVC copolymer coatings, or both, which are integral parts of the mat; (2)closed-cell foam cores with attached fabric cover; (3) foam cores, eitheropen- or closed-cell enclosed in sewn, loos
5、e covers, and (4) moldedopen-cell PVC foam with a dense skin on one surface which is an integralpart of the mat.NOTE 2There is no equivalent ISO standard.1.2 This specification covers mats used in the two majorstyles of wrestling: U.S. collegiate or high school, and inter-national free style.1.3 The
6、 values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values in parentheses are given for informationonly.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-p
7、riate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Note 5 andNote 7 for specific hazards statements.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-plastic ElastomersTensionD 1056 Specification
8、 for Flexible Cellular MaterialsSponge or Expanded RubberD 1682 Methods of Test for Breaking Load and Elongationof Textile Fabrics3F 355 Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Play-ing Surface Systems and Materials2.2 National Collegiate Athletic Association Document:4NCAA Official Wrestling
9、Rules2.3 U.S. Wrestling Federation Document:5International Wrestling Rules, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman2.4 National Federation of State High School AssociationsDocument:6Official High School Wrestling Rules3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 coatingPolyvinyl chlorid
10、e (PVC) or PVC copoly-mer, or both, or other suitable polymeric materials.3.1.2 cureEvaporation of solvents from coating andcoated foam mats only.4. Classification4.1 Classify mats in accordance with the style of wrestlingbeing performed.4.2 The classifications are:4.2.1 Type IU.S. collegiate or hig
11、h school style wrestling.4.2.2 Type IIInternational free style wrestling.5. Significance and Use5.1 The mats shall be constructed to yield the values listedin Table 1 throughout the mat area under the conditions of themanufacturers warranty.5.2 Special requirements for the mats shall be subject topu
12、rchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduceany of the basic requirements listed in this standard.5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in theconstruction and inspection of the mats.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment and Faci
13、lities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.12 onGymnastics and Wrestling Equipment.Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2003. Published September 2003. Originallyapproved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as F 1081 97.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website
14、, 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.3Withdrawn.4NCAA, Shawnee Mission, KN 66222.5US Wrestling Federation, 405 West Hall of Fame Ave., Stillwater, OK 74
15、074.6National Federation of State High School Associations, P.O. Box 20626,Kansas City, MO 64195.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6. Physical Properties6.1 Tensile StrengthThe minimum tensile strength of thecover and f
16、oam system shall be 8.8 N/mm (50 lbf/in.).7. Performance Requirements7.1 The requirements listed in this section and in Table 1 areminimal for new and reconditioned mats.7.2 Shock Absorption:7.2.1 Determine the shock absorption properties of the matsin accordance with Procedure A of Test Method F 35
17、5.7.2.2 The maximum gmaxvalues for the mats shall be aslisted in Table 1.NOTE 3Under the specified test conditions (that is, missile size,impact velocity, etc.), lower gmaxvalues indicate better shock-absorbingproperties.7.2.3 Replace or recondition the mats when the gmaxin thevisibly deteriorated a
18、reas exceed the values listed in Table 1.7.3 Thickness:7.3.1 The thickness of the new or reconditioned mat shall besufficient to provide the shock-absorption properties listed inTable 1, but never less than the minimum values in Table 1.7.3.2 Replace or recondition the mats when the thickness inthe
19、visibly deteriorated areas falls below the values listed inTable 1, or fails to provide the necessary shock absorption. It isstrongly recommended that the mat owner test the mat peri-odically to determine when to replace or recondition a mat.NOTE 4Contact the manufacturer if help is needed in testin
20、g the mat.7.4 The surfaces shall be smooth and free of step-offs ordepression greater than 1.6 mm (116 in.).8. General Requirements8.1 Competition wrestling mats normally are produced insections which are assembled prior to use. These sections shallbe fastened securely together, using an adhesive co
21、ated tape orother means, to prevent their becoming separated during use.8.2 A mat shall have a maximum of 20 sections, unlessotherwise specified.NOTE 5Twenty sections are needed for a 12.8 by 12.8-m (42 by 42-ft)molded open-cell PVC mat. Typically, other types of mats would have upto three sections.
22、8.3 Mats of the coating/foam construction shall not be usedif any areas of the coating are missing. (WarningAreas ofmats of coating/foam construction having missing coating areconsidered health hazards.)NOTE 6Mats should be cleaned and sanitized daily, or after each use,as recommended by the manufac
23、turer.9. Dimensions9.1 The mats shall meet the requirements for minimaldimensions and markings given in the rules of the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association, the U.S. Wrestling Federation,and the National Federation of State High SchoolAssociations.9.2 The length and width dimensions of the mats
24、 shall be asgiven in the appropriate rule book.10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance10.1 The mats shall be made using manufacturing proce-dures which ensure that the bonds between the strips orsections, or coating, or all three, are complete and secure.NOTE 7The finish shall be uniform in color fo
25、r each color usednormally with a semi-glossy finish for the coatings.10.2 On mats with sewn covers, the cover may be loose(that is, not adhered to the foam), but should have no wrinklesor seams exposed that will injure the wrestlers or cause them totrip.10.3 Sectional mats shall have sections that f
26、it togethersecurely, so they do not separate in use, with maximumstep-offs between sections of 1.6 mm (116 in.) for new mats.11. Specimen Preparation11.1 The test specimens may be a finished mat, a section cutfrom a finished mat, or a smaller sample made at the same timeand with the same constructio
27、n and materials as the mat.11.2 Coated mats must be aged to “cure the mats beforetesting. This is necessary to ensure the evaporation of solventsfrom the coating and foam core. (WarningUnreliable datawill result from mats containing solvents.)NOTE 8Curing is affected by environmental factors.11.2.1
28、The length of the “curing time will vary and shouldbe determined by consultation with the mat manufacturer.11.2.2 This “curing time is in addition to the environmen-tal conditioning prior to testing.12. Test Methods12.1 Conduct the tests at a temperature of 23 6 2C (73.4 63.6F) and 50 6 5 % relative
29、 humidity, unless otherwisespecified.12.2 The shock absorption properties of the mats shall bedetermined using Test Method F 355 with the followingconditions:12.2.1 Procedure A, cylindrical missile.12.2.2 Impact velocities of 432 6 22 cm/s (170 6 9 in./s).NOTE 9Impact velocity, rather than a drop he
30、ight, is specified toeliminate the problem of friction on the guide rails of the missile. Minoramounts of friction can be overcome by simply increasing the drop height.Cleaning or lubricating, or both, the guide rods and bearing will normallyeliminate greater amounts of friction.12.3 Measure the thi
31、ckness as outlined in SpecificationD 1056, or as specified by agreement between the purchaserand the supplier.12.4 Tensile Strength:TABLE 1 Performance and Physical Property Values forWrestling MatsProperty SectionTestMethodNewRecondi-tionedUsed-RejectionLevelGmax13.2at 430 cm/s (170 in./s), max F 3
32、55 100 100 .Thickness, mm (in.), min 13.3 D 1056 25 (1.00) 25 (1.00) 20 (0.80)Tensile strength 13.4Foam construction, min, D 412 8 (50) . .N/mm (lbf/in.)Fabric-covered, min, N/mm D 1682 8 (50) . .(lbf/in.)F 1081 97 (2003)e1212.4.1 Coated MatsUse Method A, die A, as described inTest Methods D 412 exc
33、ept that the results shall be expressedin N/mm (lbf/in.). The test specimens shall be 6 mm (0.25 in.)thick and include the PVC coating and cut parallel to the longdimension of the sheets or strips of foam from which the matis fabricated.12.4.2 Fabric-Covered MatsCut specimens longitudi-nally from th
34、e cover fabric and test in accordance with TestMethod D 1682. The results shall be expressed in N/mm(lbf/in.).12.4.3 Molded, Open-Cell PVC MatsMeasure and outlinethe tensile strength as outlined in 13.4.1. Cut the specimens sothey include the playing surface skin.13. Product Marking13.1 Each mat sha
35、ll have appropriate warning labels perma-nently attached to the performing surfaces.14. Precision and Bias14.1 For statements of precision and bias, see Test MethodF 355.15. Keywords15.1 mats; wrestlingASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in conn
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