ASTM F1543-96(2007)

Standard Specification for Shock Attenuation Properties of Fencing Surfaces (Withdrawn 2016)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers shock absorption properties of fencing surfaces as measured by a drop test. The minimum performance standard for shock absorption is defined. Guidelines for other features and properties of fencing surfaces are described. The types of fencing surfaces covered by this specification are as follows: Type I—concrete; Type II—covered concrete (for example, with linoleum tiles, or rubber runners); Type III—hardwood on concrete; Type IV—plywood on concrete; Type V—hardwood on floor joists; Type VI—plywood on hardwood; Type VII—raised plywood; Type VIII—other surfaces such as synthetic gym floors or recycled rubber composite; Type IX—rubber runners (strips) on various flooring types, except concrete; and Type X—copper or steel fencing strips on various flooring types, except concrete. Materials shall be tested and the individual grades shall conform to specified values of shock attenuation, stability, and shoe-to-surface interface.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers shock absorption properties of fencing surfaces as measured by a drop test. The minimum performance standard for shock absorption is defined. Guidelines for other features and properties of fencing surfaces are described.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 This specification does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if any, associated with fencing surfaces and will not prevent all surface-related injuries. It is the responsibility of the user of the surfaces to establish appropriate safety and health practices, including, but not limited to, foot movement, footwear (shoes), and training practices. Specific precautionary statements are given in 5.3.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers shock absorption properties of fencing surfaces as measured by a drop test. The minimum performance standard for shock absorption is defined. Guidelines for other features and properties of fencing surfaces are described.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities, this specification was withdrawn in January 2016 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2007
• Withdrawal Date: 12-Jan-2016
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.52 - Miscellaneous Playing Surfaces

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1543-96(2002)e1 - Standard Specification for Shock Attenuation Properties of Fencing Surfaces
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F1543 −96(Reapproved 2007) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Shock Attenuation Properties of Fencing Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1543; 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 paint on an existing surface or it may be a separate strip that
canbeplacedonanexistingsurface,suchasarubberrunneror
1.1 This specification covers shock absorption properties of
a metallically-conducting mesh or sheet on a gym floor. This
fencing surfaces as measured by a drop test. The minimum
specification includes composite arrangements in which, for
performance standard for shock absorption is defined. Guide-
example, a grounded metallic strip is placed on top of a rubber
lines for other features and properties of fencing surfaces are
strip or other shock-absorbing layer, which, in turn, is placed
described.
on a permanent floor.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1.3 g—the acceleration of matter due to gravity at the
standard.
surface of the earth.
1.3 This specification does not purport to address all the
3.1.4 G—the ratio of the magnitude of missile deceleration
safety concerns, if any, associated with fencing surfaces and
duringimpacttotheaccelerationofgravity, g.Hence, Gvalues
will not prevent all surface-related injuries. It is the responsi-
are dimensionless.
bility of the user of the surfaces to establish appropriate safety
3.1.5 G — the maximum value of G encountered during
and health practices, including, but not limited to, foot max
impact.
movement, footwear (shoes), and training practices. Specific
precautionary statements are given in 5.3.
3.1.6 G (av)—the arithmetic average of the set of G
max max
values measured as stipulated in Section 5.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.7 shock attenuation—the deceleration of an object upon
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
impact on a surface or other object, measured in units of g.
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
3.1.8 strip—the fencing surface, defined in 3.1.2, above, is
normally referred to as the strip (piste), in fencing.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 4. Classification
3.1.1 acceleration (deceleration)—the instantaneous time
4.1 Types:
rate of change of velocity. This is either positive (acceleration)
4.1.1 Type I—Concrete,
or negative (deceleration).
4.1.2 Type II—Covered concrete (for example, with lino-
3.1.2 fencing surface—the area for performing fencing
leum tiles, or rubber runners),
bouts, competitions, or any other fencing exercises. A fencing
4.1.3 Type III—Hardwood on concrete,
surface, usually referred to as the fencing strip or piste, is
4.1.4 Type IV—Plywood on concrete,
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definedintheU.S.FencingAssociation’s(USFA’s)rulebook.
4.1.5 Type V—Hardwood on floor joists,
It measures 1.8 to 2.0 m wide by 14 m long, often with added
4.1.6 Type VI—Plywood on hardwood,
width and length for run-off, that at the ends should be 1.5 to
4.1.7 Type VII—Raised plywood,
2 m. The fencing surface may be an area outlined by tape or
4.1.8 Type VIII—Other surfaces such as synthetic gym
floors or recycled rubber composite,
4.1.9 Type IX—Rubber runners (strips) on various flooring
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
types, except concrete, and
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.52 on Miscellaneous Playing Surfaces.
4.1.10 Type X—Copper or steel fencing strips on various
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2007. Published January 2008. Originally
flooring types, except concrete.
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approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2002 F1543 – 96 (2002) .
DOI: 10.1520/F1543-96R07.
5. Performance Requirements and Test Method
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1 Shock Attenuation—Fencing surfaces consisting of con-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
crete alone, or concrete covered with conventional tile, or with
the ASTM website.
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sheet floor covering, or with thin vinyl, or rubber runners do
Fencing Rules, 1991 Edition, United States Fencing Association, Inc., One
Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5774. not provide adequate shock absorption (Floor Types I through
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