ASTM F2480-06(2017)
(Guide)Standard Guide for In-ground Concrete Skatepark
Standard Guide for In-ground Concrete Skatepark
ABSTRACT
This guide covers safety and performance guidelines pertaining to in-ground skatepark facilities built primarily out of concrete and other designed materials. Any concrete materials and other designed materials intended to be used in the performance of the sports including skateboarding, inline skating and BMX biking shall be discussed. Other materials present in skatepark facilities include steel reinforcing and synthetic fibers. Physical properties such as concrete finish, surface flatness, and levelness shall be considered. In addition, expansion joints, filled control joints, and tooled control joints shall be discussed. Expansion joints should be placed where they are least likely to interfere with a wheel. Careful consideration to expansion joints location must be given, using the flow of skaters as critical design criteria. Size of control joint is not important. It must be a rigid control joint filler, which must be flush with the skating surface and close the joint completely. Also, joints should be placed where they are least likely to interfere with skate wheels, and a cut control joint is not possible. The placement of concrete on sloped radii or any areas incorporating a change in elevation is critical to the stability of the exposed steel material or concrete coping. The difficulty of achieving proper consolidation around the steel material and their reinforced attachments through the use of standard air removal consolidation techniques can lead to slumping and the creation of an air pocket around the steel material, which may not be visible during construction and may result in concrete failure on the riding surface. Skatepark signage, free standing or fixed fence, shall be provided and shall indicate the following: adult supervision of minors is or is not present; owner-operator emergency telephone numbers; emergency telephone numbers for medical, ambulance, and police; applicable regulations regarding the use of safety gear; presence of inherent risk in the participitation of skatepark activities; and drunk or users under the influence of drugs shall not participate in any skatepark activities.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers safety and performance guidelines pertaining to in-ground skatepark facilities built primarily out of concrete and other designed materials. This guide pertains to any concrete materials and other designed materials intended to be used in the performance of the sports including skateboarding, inline skating and BMX biking. Items such as fencing, lighting, and operational structures are not intended to be a part of this guide.
1.2 Tolerance: General Measures, Tolerances, and Conversions—General dimensional tolerances for this guide (unless otherwise noted) follow. These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when terms like greater than, less than, minimum, or maximum are used.
Dimension
Tolerance
X in. or ft
±0.5 in.
X.X in.
±0.05 in.
X.XX in.
±0.005 in.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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: F2480 − 06 (Reapproved 2017) An American National Standard
Standard Guide for
In-ground Concrete Skatepark
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2480; 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 A184/A184M Specification for Welded Deformed Steel Bar
Mats for Concrete Reinforcement
1.1 This guide covers safety and performance guidelines
A185/A185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire
pertaining to in-ground skatepark facilities built primarily out
Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete (Withdrawn 2013)
ofconcreteandotherdesignedmaterials.Thisguidepertainsto
A497/A497M Specification for Steel Welded Wire
anyconcretematerialsandotherdesignedmaterialsintendedto
Reinforcement, Deformed, for Concrete (Withdrawn
be used in the performance of the sports including
2013)
skateboarding, inline skating and BMX biking. Items such as
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-
fencing, lighting, and operational structures are not intended to
Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
be a part of this guide.
A616/A616M Specification for Rail-Steel Deformed and
1.2 Tolerance: General Measures, Tolerances, and
Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (Withdrawn
Conversions—General dimensional tolerances for this guide
1999)
(unless otherwise noted) follow. These tolerances still apply to
A617/A617M Specification for Axle-Steel Deformed and
a dimension even when terms like greater than, less than,
Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (Withdrawn
minimum, or maximum are used.
1999)
Dimension Tolerance
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
X in. or ft ±0.5 in.
C94/C94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
X.X in. ±0.05 in.
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
X.XX in. ±0.005 in.
gregates
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
as standard.
C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Con-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
crete
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Concrete
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
C1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Shotcrete
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
C1141 Specification for Admixtures for Shotcrete
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
C1436 Specification for Materials for Shotcrete
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
C1480 Specification for Packaged, Pre-Blended, Dry, Com-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
bined Materials for Use in Wet or Dry Shotcrete Applica-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
tion
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
C1582/C1582M Specification for Admixtures to Inhibit
Chloride-Induced Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Con-
2. Referenced Documents
crete
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1155 Test Method for Determining F Floor Flatness and
F
F Floor Levelness Numbers
L
1 2.2 ACI Standards:
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
ACI 117–90 Specifications forTolerances for Concrete Con-
Subcommittee F08.66 on Sports Facilities.
struction and Materials
Current edition approved April 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originally
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F2480 – 06 (2012).
DOI: 10.1520/F2480-06R17.
2 3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM www.astm.org.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available fromAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington
the ASTM website. Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.aci-int.org.
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F2480 − 06 (2017)
ACI 302.1R-04 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Con- 3.1.18 specified surface, plane, or line—surface, plane, or
struction line specified by the contract documents; specified planes and
ACI 309R Guide for Consolidation of Concrete lines may slope and specified surfaces may have curvature.
2.3 ANSI Standards:
3.1.19 tolerance—(1) the permitted variation from a given
ANSI 2535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
dimension or quantity; (2) the range of variation permitted in
maintaining a specified dimension; and (3) A permitted varia-
3. Terminology
tion from location or alignment.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.20 vert—vertical part of the riding surface.
3.1.1 bowl—fully enclosed or partially enclosed free-
3.1.21 vertical alignment—location relative to specified ver-
flowing form with specific transitions.
tical plane or a specified vertical line or from a line or plane
3.1.2 coping—circular pipe or other material installed on
reference to a vertical line or plane. When applied to battered
some features.
walls, abutments, or other nearly vertical surfaces, vertical
3.1.3 extension—additional elevation of the top-riding sur- alignment is defined as the horizontal location of the surface
face within the platform area. relative to the specified profile.
3.1.4 features—sections of the skate surface, which is level,
4. Materials
inclined, or curved solid surface on which the user of
skateboards, inline skates, and BMX bicycles can maneuver.
4.1 General—All materials used shall fulfill the sport-
specific requirements for skatepark facilities.
3.1.5 flat bottom—horizontal part of the riding surface
between the transitions.
4.2 Steel Elements—All exposed steel shall be inherently
corrosion resistant or be provided with a corrosion resistant
3.1.6 flat ground —flat, horizontal space, which is greater
coating.
than 12 in. long.
3.1.7 flatness—degree to which a line or surface approxi- 4.3 Concrete:
mates a plane and is a measurement of local surface 4.3.1 All concrete should consider the following, which is
bumpiness/undulation. not necessarily all-inclusive: compressive strength, flexural
strength,orboth,andfinishability;maximumsize,grading,and
3.1.8 free falling height—perpendicular distance between
type of coarse aggregate; grading and type of fine aggregate;
the floor space and an adjacent low-lying space.
combined aggregate grading; air content of concrete, if appli-
3.1.9 in-ground concrete skatepark—any concrete structure
cable; slump of concrete; water-cement ratio or water-
placed in ground that is to be used for skateboarding, inline
cementitious material ratio; and preplacement soaking require-
skating, and BMX bicycles.
ment for lightweight aggregates; and should conform to but are
3.1.10 levelness—degree to which a line or surface parallels
not limited to the requirements of Specifications C33 and
horizontal or design grade; and is a measurement of local
C94/C94M, Terminology C125, Specifications C150, C260,
conformance to design grade over a distance.
C494/C494M, C1116,C1141,C1436,C1480,C1582/C1582M,
3.1.11 performance edging—durable material installed on and ACI 302.1R-04.
4.3.2 Design details, site preparation, type of concrete and
the accessible edges or surfaces of intersecting and terminating
planes on features for performance purposes. related materials should be provided by the designer of the
concrete skatepark prior to bid documents and be applicable to
3.1.12 pool coping—manufactured masonry product similar
the local environmental conditions. Design details should
in shape and function to that typically manufactured for
reference specifications for concrete strength characteristics,
swimming pools. (See coping in 3.1.2.)
use of admixtures for freezing exposure, use of reinforcing
3.1.13 protective edging—durable material that protects ac-
steel, testing and inspection requirements. Concrete shall be
cessible edges of intersecting and terminating planes on the
manufactured to meet the specifications of the designer,
riding surfaces for the purposes of reducing wear.
method of concrete construction-ready-mix, precast or shot-
3.1.14 transition/radius—radial change in slope between
crete concrete should comply with applicable specifications.
two elevations.
4.4 Steel Reinforcing—Steel reinforcing should conform to
3.1.15 resting area—sport-functional clearance required for
but are not limited to the following specifications: deformed
standingoutoftheflowofactiveskatersandclearingtheactive
bars should conform to the requir
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Designation: F2480 − 06 (Reapproved 2012) F2480 − 06 (Reapproved 2017)An American National Standard
Standard Guide for
In-ground Concrete Skatepark
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2480; 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
1.1 This guide covers safety and performance guidelines pertaining to in-ground skatepark facilities built primarily out of
concrete and other designed materials. This guide pertains to any concrete materials and other designed materials intended to be
used in the performance of the sports including skateboarding, inline skating and BMX biking. Items such as fencing, lighting, and
operational structures are not intended to be a part of this guide.
1.2 Tolerance: General Measures, Tolerances, and Conversions—General dimensional tolerances for this guide (unless
otherwise noted) follow. These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when terms like greater than, less than, minimum, or
maximum are used.
Dimension Tolerance
X in. or ft ±0.5 in.
X.X in. ±0.05 in.
X.XX in. ±0.005 in.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A184/A184M Specification for Welded Deformed Steel Bar Mats for Concrete Reinforcement
A185/A185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete (Withdrawn 2013)
A497/A497M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Deformed, for Concrete (Withdrawn 2013)
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A616/A616M Specification for Rail-Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (Withdrawn 1999)
A617/A617M Specification for Axle-Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (Withdrawn 1999)
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C94/C94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Shotcrete
C1141 Specification for Admixtures for Shotcrete
C1436 Specification for Materials for Shotcrete
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F08.66 on Sports Facilities.
Current edition approved July 1, 2012April 1, 2017. Published August 2012April 2017. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 20062012 as
F2480 – 06.F2480 – 06 (2012). DOI: 10.1520/F2480-06R12.10.1520/F2480-06R17.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F2480 − 06 (2017)
C1480 Specification for Packaged, Pre-Blended, Dry, Combined Materials for Use in Wet or Dry Shotcrete Application
C1582/C1582M Specification for Admixtures to Inhibit Chloride-Induced Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete
E1155 Test Method for Determining F Floor Flatness and F Floor Levelness Numbers
F L
2.2 ACI Standards:
ACI 117–90 Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials
ACI 302.1R-04 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
ACI 309R Guide for Consolidation of Concrete
2.3 ANSI Standards:
ANSI 2535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 bowl—fully enclosed or partially enclosed free-flowing form with specific transitions.
3.1.2 coping—circular pipe or other material installed on some features.
3.1.3 extension—additional elevation of the top-riding surface within the platform area.
3.1.4 features—sections of the skate surface, which is level, inclined, or curved solid surface on which the user of skateboards,
inline skates, and BMX bicycles can maneuver.
3.1.5 flat bottom—horizontal part of the riding surface between the transitions.
3.1.6 flat ground —flat, horizontal space, which is greater than 12 in. long.
3.1.7 flatness—degree to which a line or surface approximates a plane and is a measurement of local surface bumpiness/
undulation.
3.1.8 free falling height—perpendicular distance between the floor space and an adjacent low-lying space.
3.1.9 in-ground concrete skatepark—any concrete structure placed in ground that is to be used for skateboarding, inline skating,
and BMX bicycles.
3.1.10 levelness—degree to which a line or surface parallels horizontal or design grade; and is a measurement of local
conformance to design grade over a distance.
3.1.11 performance edging—durable material installed on the accessible edges or surfaces of intersecting and terminating planes
on features for performance purposes.
3.1.12 pool coping—manufactured masonry product similar in shape and function to that typically manufactured for swimming
pools. (See coping in 3.1.2.)
3.1.13 protective edging—durable material that protects accessible edges of intersecting and terminating planes on the riding
surfaces for the purposes of reducing wear.
3.1.14 transition/radius—radial change in slope between two elevations.
3.1.15 resting area—sport-functional clearance required for standing out of the flow of active skaters and clearing the active
skating zone to avoid a collision.
3.1.16 riding surface—part of skatepark structure on which the skater will be in contact.
3.1.17 skatepark —element, feature, structure, or group of elements, features, structures within a defined boundary for use by
skateboarders, inline skaters, or BMX bikers.
3.1.18 specified surface, plane, or line—surface, plane, or line specified by the contract documents; specified planes and lines
may slope and specified surfaces may have curvature.
3.1.19 tolerance—(1) the permitted variation from a given dimension or quantity; (2) the range of variation permitted in
maintaining a specified dimension; and (3) A permitted variation from location or alignment.
3.1.20 vert—vertical part of the riding surface.
3.1.21 vertical alignment—location relative to specified vertical plane or a specified vertical line or from a line or plane
reference to a vertical line or plane. When applied to battered walls, abutments, or other nearly vertical surfaces, vertical alignment
is defined as the horizontal location of the surface relative to the specified profile.
4. Materials
4.1 General—All materials used shall fulfill the sport-specific requirements for skatepark facilities.
4.2 Steel Elements—All exposed steel shall be inherently corrosion resistant or be provided with a corrosion resistant coating.
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4.3 Concrete:
4.3.1 All concrete should consider the following, which is not necessarily all-inclusive: compressive strength, flexural strength,
or both, and finishability; maximum size, grading, and type of coarse aggregate; grading and type of fine aggregate; combined
aggregate grading; air content of concrete, if applicable; slump of concrete; water-cement ratio or water-cementitious material
ratio; and preplacement soaking requirement for lightweight aggregates; and should conform to but are not limited to the
requirements of Specifications C33 and C94/C94M, Terminology C125, Specifications C150, C260, C494/C494M, C1116, C1141,
C1436, C1480, C1582/C1582M, and ACI 302.1R-04.
4.3.2 Design details, site preparation, type of concrete and related materials should be provided by the designer of the concrete
skatepark prior to bid doc
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