ASTM F1162/F1162M-12
(Specification)Standard Specification for Pole Vault Landing Systems
Standard Specification for Pole Vault Landing Systems
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The dynamic data obtained with the procedures given in this specification measure the cushioning properties of the pole vault landing systems tested.
The size of the pole vault landing system is specified with respect to the kinematics of body movement.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault landing systems.
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:F1162/F1162M −12 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Pole Vault Landing Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1162/F1162M; 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 3.1.2.1 Discussion—It may function both as padding and as
a binder to help hold the base units and front bun sections in
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements of
place during use. (See Fig. 1.)
size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing
3.1.3 front bun sections, n—those components of the pri-
procedures, labeling and identification of pole vault landing
mary landing system that pad the areas between the standard
systems.
bases and around the pole vault box. (See Fig. 1.)
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
3.1.4 pole vault box, n—a trough at the end of the pole vault
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
runway. A vaulter slides the end of the pole into the pole vault
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
box.
therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
3.1.4.1 Discussion—The pole vault box stops the forward
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
motion of the end of the pole while allowing the pole to rotate
conformance with the standard.
about its end as the vaulter leaves the ground and completes a
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
vault.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.5 pole vault landing system, n—a device used to decel-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
erate a free-falling pole vaulter.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.6 preferred landing zone, n—a painted or sewn contrast-
ing rectangle on the common top pad, 2.44 m [8 ft] deep and
2. Referenced Documents
3.05 m [10 ft] wide, beginning 1.07 m [42 in.] behind the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
reference point. (See Fig. 1.)
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing
3.1.7 primary landing system, n—thatportionofapolevault
Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
landing system that consists of several components held
together to form a continuous landing surface.
3. Terminology
3.1.7.1 Discussion—The base unit sections, front bun
3.1 Definitions:
sections, and common top cover are all components of the
3.1.1 base unit sections, n—those components of a pole
primary landing system.
vault landing system where the pole vaulter intends to land.
3.1.8 reference point, n—the point defined by the intersec-
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The base unit sections provide the ma-
tions of the horizontal plane at the level of the runway, the
jority of the padding behind the planting box. In most pole
vertical plane passing through the top edge of the back of the
vault landing systems, they are several large rectangular
pole vault box, and the vertical plane passing through the
sections that compose the majority of this portion of the
centerline of the runway.
landing system. (See Fig. 1.)
3.1.9 standard base pads, n—the pads covering the bases of
3.1.2 common top cover, n—the continuous covering over
the pole vault standards and the surfaces between the bases of
the top surfaces of all parts of the primary landing system.
the pole vault standards and primary landing system.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
4. Minimum Overall Dimensions of Pole Vault Landing
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.67 on
Systems
Pole Vault.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012. Published June 2012. Originally
4.1 The minimum pole vault landing system dimensions
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as E1162 – 02 which was
stated within this document are based upon the investigation of
withdrawn April 2011 and reinstated in May 2012. DOI: 10.1520/F1162_F1162M-
catastrophic pole vaulting accidents.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.2 The minimum overall dimensions for the primary land-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
ing system are 6.00 m [19 ft, 8 in.] wide by 6.15 m [20 ft, 2 in.]
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. long from the front edge of the front buns to the rear-most edge
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An American National Standard
Designation:F1162–02 Designation: F1162/F1162M – 12
Standard Specification for
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Pole Vault Landing Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1162/F1162M; 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
1.1This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures,
labeling and identification of pole vault landing pads intended for users up to 19 ft (5.74 m).
1.2The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are given for
information only.
1.3The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification:
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements of size, physical characteristics of materials, standard testing procedures,
labeling and identification of pole vault landing systems.
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.
2. Terminology
2.1Definitions
2.1.1Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 base unit sections, n—those components of the primary landing system that provide the majority of the padding behind
the planting box. In most pole vault landing systems, they are several large rectangular-shaped sections that compose the vast
majority of this portion of the landing system. Base unit sections should be covered by a common top cover. (See Fig. 2—those
components of a pole vault landing system where the pole vaulter intends to land.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The base unit sections provide the majority of the padding behind the planting box. In most pole vault
landing systems, they are several large rectangular sections that compose the majority of this portion of the landing system. (See
Fig. 1.)
2.1.2box collar
3.1.2 common top cover, n—two to four inches of secondary (supplementary) padding around the sides and rear of the planting
box that eliminates any and all hard surfaces between the front buns and the edges of the planting box. (See Fig. 3—the continuous
covering over the top surfaces of all parts of the primary landing system.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—It may function both as padding and as a binder to help hold the base units and front bun sections in place
during use. (See Fig. 1.)
2.1.3coaches box
3.1.3 front bun sections, n—a painted or sewn contrasting rectangle on the common top pad, 8 ft (2.68 m) deep and 10 ft (3.05
m) wide, beginning 3.5 ft (1.06 m) behind the zero line. (See —those components of the primary landing system that pad the areas
between the standard bases and around the pole vault box. (See Fig. 1.)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.67 on Pole
Vault.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2002. Published November 2002. DOI: 10.1520/F1162-02.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012. Published June 2012. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as E1162 – 02 which was withdrawn
April 2011 and reinstated in May 2012. DOI: 10.1520/F1162_F1162M-12.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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FIG. 1 Pole Vault Landing System Minimum Dimensions and Preferre
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