ASTM F2949-12
(Specification)Standard Specification for Pole Vault Box Collars
Standard Specification for Pole Vault Box Collars
ABSTRACT
This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault box collars. With the required minimum dimensions, maximum thickness, maximum dimensions of box collar cutout, minimum dimensions of box collar cutout a pole vault box collars shall be tested under ambient conditions that match those of intended use. The pole vault box collar shall be tested using the impact testing procedures for Installed Surface Performance Test (Field Test) of ASTM F1292.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault box collars.
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F2949 −12
StandardSpecification for
Pole Vault Box Collars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2949; 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.
1. Scope 3.1.4 box collar wing, n—the part of the box collar arm that
extends down the inner sidewall of the pole vault box. The box
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements of
collar wings provide protection and help to hold the box collar
size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing
in place.
procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault box
collars. 3.1.5 front buns, n—the parts of the pole vault landing
system that pad the areas between the standard bases and
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
around the pole vault box.
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; 3.1.6 front opening, n—the opening at the front of the pole
vault box nearest the approach runway.
therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
3.1.7 pole bend cavity, n—the rearmost portion of the pole
conformance with the standard.
vault box and box collar cutout in front of the strike plate
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the where the pole bends and rotates. The cavity is formed by the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the sidewalls and strike plate of the pole vault box, the rearmost
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- part of the pole slide, and inside edges of the box collar cutout
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- over the deepest part of the box where the pole slide meets the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. strike plate.
3.1.8 pole slide, n—the floor of the pole vault box that slants
2. Referenced Documents
downward from its front boundary with the runway to its rear
2.1 ASTM Standards: boundary with the back of the box. The tip of the vaulting pole
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing
slides on the pole slide to the strike plate.
Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
3.1.9 pole slide opening, n—the space between the ends of
the box collar arms at the front of the pole vault box collar and
3. Terminology
above the intersection of the runway with the pole slide.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.10 pole vault box, n—the trough at the end of the pole
3.1.1 box collar arms, n—the two parts of the pole vault box
vault runway. It has four sides: a downward sloping floor or
collar to the left and right of the pole vault box. If the box
pole slide, two sidewalls, and a strike plate. A vaulter directs
collar has box collar wings, the wings are part of the box collar
the lower end of the vaulting pole into the pole vault box. The
arms.
backwallofpolevaultboxstopstheforwardmotionoftheend
3.1.2 box collar body, n—the part of the pole vault box
of the pole while allowing the pole to rotate about its end as the
collar that pads the horizontal surfaces around the rim of the
vaulter leaves the ground and completes a vault.
pole vault box and under the front buns.
3.1.11 pole vault box collar, n—a device used to offer
3.1.3 box collar cutout, n—the opening in the pole vault box
impact protection to pole vaulters in and around a pole vault
collar above the pole vault box.
box.
3.1.12 sidewalls, n—the left and right walls of the pole vault
box.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.67 on
3.1.13 strike plate, n—the back wall of the pole vault box;
Pole Vault.
the stopboard.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2012. Published October 2012. DOI: 10.1520/
F2949-12.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 4. Performance Requirements
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.1 The average peak acceleration calculated from the last
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. two of a series of three impact tests for each impact test
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location on the pole vault box collar shall not exceed 200 g rear edge of the box collar cutout shall be at least 38 cm (15
when impact tested in accordance with Section 9. in.). At its uppermost surface, the box collar shall cover the
upper edges of each sidewall of the box from the front of the
4.2 The average HIC score calculated from the last two of a
box where the pole slide meets the runway to a point on the top
series of three impact tests for each impact test location on the
edge of the sidewall no less than 20 cm (8 in.) forward of the
pole vault box collar shall not exceed 1150 when impact tested
topofthestrikeplate.Theboxcollararmsshallextendforward
in accordance with Section 9.
at least 108 cm (42 ⁄2 in.) from the base of the rear edge of the
5. Dimensions
box collar cutout. (See Figs. 1 and 2.)
5.1 Minimum Dimensions—A pole vault box collar shall be
5.2 Maximum Thickness—A pole vault box collar shall be
at least 122 cm (48 in.) wide and 146 cm (57 ⁄2 in.) long. The
no more than 10 cm (4 in.) thick.
distance from the rear edge of the box collar at its base to the
NOTE 1—Minimum dimensions shown unless otherwise noted.
FIG. 1Plan View of Pole Vault Box Collar
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NOTE 1—Minimum dimensions shown unless otherwise noted.
FIG. 2Cross-section View of Pole Vault Box Collar Along Centerline of Runway
5.3 Maximum Dimensions of Box Collar Cutout—At the of the box collar cutout at the front of the bend cavity shall be
box collar’s uppermost surface in the vertical plane passing
no less than 23 cm (9 in.).The width across the base of the rear
through the front edge of the pole slide, the horizontal distance opening of the box collar cutout shall be no less than 41 cm (16
from left to right across the box collar cutout shall be no more
in). The width across the base of the front opening of the box
than 58 cm (23 in.). At the horizontal plane of the runway, the
collar cutout shall be no less than 58 cm (23 in.). The front
horizontal distance from left to right across the rear of the box
edge of the box collar that borders the strike plate shall not
collar cutout at the front of the bend cavity shall be no more
extend forward past the upward extended plane of the strike
than 29 cm (11 ⁄2 in.). The width across the base of the rear
plate.Theboxcollararmsshallnotextendovertheboxbeyond
opening of the box collar cutout shall be no more than 42 cm
the upward extended plane of the adjacent sidewall of the pole
(16 ⁄2 in.).The width across the base of the front opening of the
vault box for a distance of at least 15 cm (6 in.) forward from
box collar cutout shall be no more than 60 cm (24 in.).The box
the top edge of the strike plate. (See Figs. 1 and 2.)
collar arms shall extend over the box beyond the upward
5.5 To allow the pole to bend undisturbed, the front face of
extended plane of the adjacent sidewall of the pole vault box
the box collar edge that borders the strike plate shall be tapered
from a point no more than 20 cm (8 in.) forward from the top
away from the box at an angle between 105 and 120 degrees
edge of the strike plate to the front of the box where the pole
from horizontal to match the angle of the strike plate.
slide meets the runway. (See Figs. 1 and 2.)
5.4 Minimum Dimensions of Box Collar Cutout—At the box 5.6 To allow the pole to bend undisturbed, the inner faces of
the box collar arms that border the sidewalls shall be tapered
collar’s upper most surface in the vertical plane passing
through the front edge of the pole slide, the horizontal distance away from the box at an angle between 105 and 120 degrees
from left to right across the box collar cutout shall be no less from horizontal to match the angle of the sidewalls. This taper
than 56 cm (22 in.). At and above the horizontal plane of the shall extend forward along the side of the pole bend cavity the
runway,thehorizontaldistancefromlefttorightacrosstherear full length of the pole bend cavity. (See Figs. 1 and 2.)
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5.7 The body of the box collar shall extend rearward at least 7.2 Missile—The missile used is described in section 8.2.1
30 cm (12 in.) under the front buns of the pole vault landing ofASTM F1292 Standard Specification for ImpactAt
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