Work Item
ASTM WK73697
New Test Method for Assessing Physical Resistance in Turfgrass Equine Surfaces
1. Scope
Standardization of specifications, test methods and practices for sports equipment, surfaces, and facilities to reduce inherent risk of injuries and promote knowledge as it relates to these standards. The committee shall coordinate this work with other ASTM technical committees and other organizations in this area.
Keywords
equine surface; going; shear; turf; penetration
Rationale
Traditional methods of going assessment are qualitative and susceptible to bias and error. This may consist of attempting to assess penetrative force and shear force by feel with a cane-like tool or simple visual assessment. This test method is intended to quantify going assessments by introducing the use of a strain-gauge apparatus that measures the applied vertical force and torque from the rotation of a probe under a given energy input level for a surface.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 07-24-2020
Technical Contact: John Bridge
Item: 001
Ballot: F08.28 (20-04)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 002
Ballot: F08 (21-02)
Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution