1. Scope
1.1 This guide establishes a recommended list of standards and specifications for characterizing the performance properties of synthetic turf systems. 1.2 This guide applies to complete turf systems and not to the components of the synthetic turf systems. 1.3 These tests, as a group, can be used to specify the performance properties of a synthetic turf system. 1.4 These tests can be performed in a laboratory environment or on installed fields. 1.5 This guide can be used by sport governing bodies or other groups that specify the performance requirements for synthetic turf systems used for athletic competition. Some Sports Governing Bodies have established their own specifications which may differ from this standard. Facility specifiers are advised to ensure they select surfaces that offer the level of performance for the level of competition expected on the synthetic turf system.
The only ASTM synthetic turf standard that measures performance for the athlete using the synthetic turf is F-1936 for measuring g-max in the field. F-1551 recommends test procedures that measure properties of the turf and turf components, but not sport performance properties. The guide being balloted is an attempt to recommend performance tests that can be used by specifiers or sport governing bodies to place performance criteria for synthetic turf systems. Recommended values for performance in athlete-turf interactions and ball-turf interactions are listed for two levels of athletic performance. Class A fields are those used for high level competition. Class B fields are designed for practice facilities or for stadiums where younger possibly less experienced athletes will compete. Suggested guideline values are given for the common sports played in North America.
Keywords
shock absorption; vertical deformation; traction; ball roll,artificial turf, synthetic turf, turf system, turf system performance, performance properties, performance specifications, rotational resistance,
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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