ASTM F3351-19e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Playground Surface Impact Testing in Laboratory at Specified Test Height
Standard Test Method for Playground Surface Impact Testing in Laboratory at Specified Test Height
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The purpose of this test method is to determine the shock absorption properties of a playground surface at a specific impact height in order to evaluate a particular playground surfacing system using the g-max and HIC criteria as outlined in Specification F1292. This will allow the owner/operator to specify certain minimums that they desire for their playground surface in relation to their playground equipment fall height and can be confirmed in the field after installation or throughout the functional life for the surface system utilizing Test Method F3313.
5.2 This test method is to be used as a reference for specifying the impact attenuation performance of playground surfaces and the height from which they are tested.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers all playground surfaces to be tested in a laboratory setting at a specific drop height established by the manufacturer of the playground surface to determine shock absorption properties at the specified height above the surface and to evaluate surfaces based on their Gmax and HIC values described in Specification F1292.
Note 1: This test method is not intended to replace Specification F1292 for critical fall height (CFH) testing but to provide more information to either the manufacturer of the surface or the owner/operator purchasing the surface.
Note 2: This test method informs the owner/operator of the impact attenuating performance of the surfacing system at the specified height used in the test.
1.2 This test method is specific to surfacing used in conjunction with playground equipment, such as that described in Specifications F1148, F1487, F1918, and CSA Z614.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: F3351 −19
Standard Test Method for
Playground Surface Impact Testing in Laboratory at
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Specified Test Height
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3351; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Corrected 4.2 and 6.1 editorially in June 2020.
INTRODUCTION
This test method allows for laboratory testing at various, nominal values in a laboratory at a drop
height lower than the critical fall height (CFH) as determined in Specification F1292 and utilizing the
three temperature test method and device stipulated in Test Method F355.
Owner/operatorsmayrequiretheirsurfacesystemstoperformbetteratinitialinstallationwithmuch
lower HIC and Gmax test results than the critical fall height limit.
The owner operator may choose to confirm the performance of the specified height report by
performingatestinthefieldtoTestMethodF3313afterthesurfacehasbeeninstalledandperiodically
thereafter as the surfaces ages.
1. Scope ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This test method covers all playground surfaces to be
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
tested in a laboratory setting at a specific drop height estab-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
lished by the manufacturer of the playground surface to
determine shock absorption properties at the specified height
2. Referenced Documents
abovethesurfaceandtoevaluatesurfacesbasedontheirGmax
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and HIC values described in Specification F1292. 2.1 ASTM Standards:
F355 TestMethodforImpactAttenuationofPlayingSurface
NOTE 1—This test method is not intended to replace Specification
Systems, Other Protective Sport Systems, and Materials
F1292 for critical fall height (CFH) testing but to provide more informa-
Used for Athletics, Recreation and Play
tion to either the manufacturer of the surface or the owner/operator
purchasing the surface. F1148 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for
NOTE 2—This test method informs the owner/operator of the impact
Home Playground Equipment
attenuating performance of the surfacing system at the specified height
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing
used in the test.
Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
1.2 This test method is specific to surfacing used in con-
F1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Play-
junction with playground equipment, such as that described in
ground Equipment for Public Use
Specifications F1148, F1487, F1918, and CSA Z614.
F1918 Safety Performance Specification for Soft Contained
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the Play Equipment
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the F3313 Test Method for Determining Impact Attenuation of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Playground Surfaces Within the Use Zone of Playground
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- Equipment as Tested in the Field
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mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2.2 CSA Standard:
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
CSA Z614 Children’s playspaces and equipment
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Subcommittee F08.63 on Playground Surfacing Systems. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2019. Published January 2020. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd.,
F3351-19E01. Toronto, ON M9W 1R3, Canada, http://www.csagroup.org.
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3. Terminology 6. Summary of Test Method
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 6.1 Use test method described in Specification F1292 Sec-
3.1.1 specified impact height, n—height requested by the tion 12 to evaluate shock absorption properties using tempera-
manufacturer of the surface being tested, from which the tures o
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