1、BS EN 914:2008ICS 97.220.30NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBRITISH STANDARDGymnastic equipment Parallel barsand combinationasymmetric/parallelbars Requirementsand test methodsincluding safetyThis British Standardwas published under theauthority of the StandardsP
2、olicy and StrategyCommittee on 31 July2009. BSI 2009ISBN 978 0 580 58245 5Amendments/corrigenda issued since publicationDate CommentsBS EN 914:2008National forewordThis British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 914:2008. Itsupersedes BS EN 914:1996 which is withdrawn.The UK participation in it
3、s preparation was entrusted to TechnicalCommittee SW/136/22, Gymnasium and playing field equipment.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained onrequest to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisionsof a contract. Users are respon
4、sible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunityfrom legal obligations.BS EN 914:2008EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPENNEEUROPISCHE NORMEN 914November 2008ICS 97.220.30 Supersedes EN 914:1996 English VersionGymnastic equipment - Parallel bars and combinationasy
5、mmetric/parallel bars - Requirements and test methodsincluding safetyMatriel de gymnastique - Barres parallles et barresparallles/asymtriques combines - Exigences etmthodes dessai y compris la scuritTurngerte - Barren und kombinierte Stufenbarren/Barren -Anforderungen und Prfverfahren einschlielich
6、SicherheitThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 September 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliogra
7、phical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CE
8、N member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Ital
9、y, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Br
10、ussels 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 914:2008: EBS EN 914:2008EN 914:2008 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword3 1 Scope 4 2 Normative references 4 3 Requirements.4 3.1 Classification4 3.2 Dimensions.4 4 Safety requirem
11、ents 6 4.1 General requirements6 4.2 Clear path between uprights 6 4.3 Entrapment .6 4.4 Stability .6 4.5 Vertical stiffness and residual deflection6 4.6 Strength 7 4.7 Rigidity of framework 7 5 Test methods7 5.1 General7 5.2 Determination of the clear path between uprights.7 5.2.1 Principle7 5.2.2
12、Apparatus .7 5.2.3 Procedure .7 5.2.4 Expression of results 7 5.3 Determination of stability and rigidity .8 5.3.1 Principle8 5.3.2 Apparatus .8 5.3.3 Test temperature8 5.3.4 Procedure .8 5.3.5 Expression of results 8 5.4 Determination of stiffness and residual deflection8 5.4.1 Principle8 5.4.2 App
13、aratus .9 5.4.3 Test temperature9 5.4.4 Procedure .9 5.4.5 Expression of results 9 5.5 Determination of strength.9 5.5.1 Principle9 5.5.2 Apparatus .9 5.5.3 Test temperature9 5.5.4 Procedure .9 5.5.5 Expression of results 9 6 Instructions for use .10 7 Marking .10 Annex A (informative) Example of a
14、cross section of equipment11 BS EN 914:2008EN 914:2008 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 914:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given t
15、he status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2009. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subj
16、ect of patent rights. CEN and/or CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 914:1996. This European Standard is one of several standards, each of which deals with a particular type or a particular group of gymnastic equipment. The
17、 principal changes from the previous edition of EN 914 are as follows: a) the dimensions in Tables 2 and 3 have been adapted; b) safety requirements and test methods have been modified; c) entrapment has been included; d) requirements and test methods for endurance have been deleted. According to th
18、e CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuan
19、ia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. BS EN 914:2008EN 914:2008 (E) 4 1 Scope This European Standard specifies functional requirements (see Clause 3) and specific safety requirements in addition t
20、o the general safety requirements in EN 913 (see Clause 4), which shall be read in conjunction with this standard. This European Standard is applicable to 2 types of parallel bars (see Table 1) intended for use under supervision of a competent person. 2 Normative references The following referenced
21、documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 913, Gymnastic equipment General safety requirements and test methods 3
22、 Requirements 3.1 Classification Parallel bars and combination asymmetric parallel bars shall be classified by the design (types and sizes) as shown in Table 1. Table 1 Types Type Size Description 1 1 and 2 parallel bars 2 combination asymmetric/parallel bars 3.2 Dimensions All parallel bars and asy
23、mmetric/parallel bars shall comply with the dimensions specified in Table 2 and Figures 1 and 2. Suitable profiles are defined in Figure 2. BS EN 914:2008EN 914:2008 (E) 5 Dimensions in millimetres Key 1 Bar 2 Upright extension 3 Stop, lock and adjustment device 4 Longitudinal member 5 Upright 6 Cro
24、ss member 7 Supporting cup point NOTE Section A-A refers to Figure A.1. Figure 1 Parallel bar and combination asymmetric/parallel bar (types 1 and 2) Table 2 Dimensions Dimensions in millimetres Minimum range of adjustment Minimum range of adjustment Type Size b1b2h1h21 520 to 390 1 600 to 1 250 1 2
25、 520 to 390 2 050 to 1 400 Low bar 1 850 to 1 500 High bar 2 550 to 390 2 300 to 1 500 BS EN 914:2008EN 914:2008 (E) 6 Dimensions in millimetres Figure 2 NOTE Any profile lying between the dimensions shown is acceptable. Figure 2 Profile of bars 4 Safety requirements 4.1 General requirements Paralle
26、l bars and combination asymmetric/parallel bars shall comply with the requirements of EN 913, except insofar as they are modified by this European Standard. 4.2 Clear path between uprights When tested in accordance with 5.2 the test pattern shall pass between the uprights. 4.3 Entrapment The entrapm
27、ent requirements of EN 913 relate to the uprights, bars and connections between them. 4.4 Stability When tested in accordance with 5.3, equipment shall not tip in any direction when subjected to a horizontal force representing 40 % of the self weight of the equipment with a minimum of 400 N. The for
28、ce shall be applied at the middle of the bar and perpendicular to its length. 4.5 Vertical stiffness and residual deflection When each bar is tested in accordance with 5.4 using a force of 1 350 N 50 N, the deflection of each bar shall be a minimum of 40 mm and a maximum of 100 mm. The residual defl
29、ection shall be no greater than 1 mm. BS EN 914:2008EN 914:2008 (E) 7 4.6 Strength When each bar is tested in accordance with 5.5 using a vertical force of 2 850 N 50 N the equipment shall show no signs of fracture, rupture or defects. 4.7 Rigidity of framework When tested in accordance with 5.3, th
30、e bar at the supporting cup point shall not deflect by more than 20 mm in the longitudinal or the transverse direction when subjected to a horizontal force of 570 N 20 N in each of these directions. Transverse forces shall be applied to the middle of the bar and perpendicular to its length. Longitud
31、inal forces shall be applied along the axis of the bar. 5 Test methods 5.1 General All loading tests shall be carried out with the bars set at their maximum useful height. 5.2 Determination of the clear path between uprights 5.2.1 Principle The clear path between the uprights shall be assessed by pl
32、acing a test pattern between them. 5.2.2 Apparatus A test pattern as defined in Table 3 and Figure 3. 5.2.3 Procedure Attempt to pass the test pattern between the uprights in contact with the cross member, while keeping its plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bars and vertical. 5.2.4
33、 Expression of results State whether the test pattern can pass between the uprights. Table 3 Minimum dimensions of test pattern Dimensions in millimetres Type Size b3b4b5h31 420 310 340 800 1 2 420 310 340 1 000 2 420 310 340 1 000 BS EN 914:2008EN 914:2008 (E) 8 Dimensions in millimetres Key 1 Clea
34、r path between uprights Figure 3 Test pattern for determining the clear path between uprights 5.3 Determination of stability and rigidity 5.3.1 Principle A horizontal force is applied to the equipment in the specified manner. 5.3.2 Apparatus A strap (100 1) mm wide. 5.3.3 Test temperature Condition
35、the equipment for a minimum of 3 h at a test temperature of (23 2) C. 5.3.4 Procedure Block the equipment on the ground to avoid sliding. Apply the specified horizontal force for a period of 65 s 5 s. Note any tipping of the equipment. When required, measure the deflection of the bar supporting cup
36、in the direction of the applied force. 5.3.5 Expression of results Report whether tipping has occurred. When required, report the deflection of the bar supporting cup in millimetres. 5.4 Determination of stiffness and residual deflection 5.4.1 Principle A vertical force is applied to the centre of e
37、ach bar and any deflection is measured. The force is then removed and any residual deflection is measured. BS EN 914:2008EN 914:2008 (E) 9 5.4.2 Apparatus A strap (100 1) mm wide. 5.4.3 Test temperature Condition the equipment for a minimum of 3 h at a test temperature of (23 2) C. 5.4.4 Procedure A
38、pply a vertical force at the centre of the bar for 65 s 5 s. Measure the position of the loaded component from any convenient datum point. Record the deflection at the centre of the bar. Remove the force. Measure the residual deflection 30 min 10+min after removal of the force. Record any residual d
39、eflection. 5.4.5 Expression of results Express stiffness as the deflection under load in millimetres. Express the residual deflection as the deflection in millimetres remaining 30 min 10+min after the removal of the load. 5.5 Determination of strength 5.5.1 Principle The equipment is loaded with a v
40、ertical force and examined for fracture or other damage. 5.5.2 Apparatus A strap (100 1) mm wide. 5.5.3 Test temperature Condition the equipment for a minimum of 3 h at a test temperature of (23 2) C. 5.5.4 Procedure Apply a vertical force at the centre of the bar for 65 s 5 s Note any fracture, rup
41、ture, defects or other damage to the equipment. 5.5.5 Expression of results Express the strength by whether fracture or other damage has occurred. BS EN 914:2008EN 914:2008 (E) 10 6 Instructions for use An information booklet shall be provided by the manufacturer containing the following: a) install
42、ation details; b) assembly details covering method of adjustment; c) equipment space; d) the self weight of the equipment; e) maintenance details; f) warning notice that the equipment should be used under controlled supervision. 7 Marking Marking shall comply with EN 913. BS EN 914:2008EN 914:2008 (
43、E) 11 Annex A (informative) Example of a cross section of equipment Dimensions in millimetres Key 1 Cross member 2 Longitudinal member Figure A.1 Plan view of bottom frame BS EN 914:2008BSI GroupHeadquarters 389Chiswick High Road,London, W4 4AL, UKTel +44 (0)20 8996 9001Fax +44 (0)20 8996 - British
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