ASTM F1015-03

Standard Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Data obtained from the procedure of this test method are indicative of the relative abrasiveness of fabric or carpet type synthetic playing surfaces.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is applicable to both laboratory and field measurement of synthetic turf surfaces used for sports.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jul-2003
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.65 - Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1015-86(1995) - Standard Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM F1015-03(2009) - Standard Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F1551-09(2017) - Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation:F1015–03
Standard Test Method for
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Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1015; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.3 abrasiveness index—anumberequaltotheweightlost
in grams per foot of travel of a standard weighted friable foam
1.1 This test method is applicable to both laboratory and
set multiplied by 100, when the foam is pulled through a
field measurement of synthetic turf surfaces used for sports.
complete 1.8-m (6-ft) test cycle.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1.4 foam friability index—a number equal to the percent
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
mass loss of foam when tested in accordance with the
only.
Procedure section of Test Method C421.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Summary of Test Method
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 Friable foam blocks are attached to a weighted platform
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
which is pulled over the playing surface in a prescribed
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
manner. The weight of foam abraded away determines the
2. Referenced Documents relative abrasiveness of the surface.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Significance and Use
C421 Test Method for Tumbling Friability of Preformed
5.1 Dataobtainedfromtheprocedureofthistestmethodare
Block-Type Thermal Insulation
indicative of the relative abrasiveness of fabric or carpet type
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
synthetic playing surfaces.
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate,
With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for Charac-
6. Apparatus
teristic of a Lot or Process
6.1 Abrasiveness Test Platform—A test platform is used to
F355 TestMethodforShock-AbsorbingPropertiesofPlay-
support the load on the friable foam material. The platform
ing Surface Systems and Materials
shall consist of a 20.3 by 20.3 cm (8.00 by 8.00 in.) square of
0.635-cm thick (0.25 in.) aluminum. Holes 0.635 cm in
3. Terminology
diameter shall be centered 0.635 cm from the midpoint of each
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
edge to permit attachment of a suitable hook for pulling. Foam
3.1.1 synthetic turf playing surface—a man-made playing
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retaining strips, ⁄4 in. high by ⁄2 in. wide, defining 2 by 2-in.
surface incorporating artificial grass-like fibers.
squares, are attached at each corner (Fig. 1). The completed
3.1.2 abrasiveness—that property of a synthetic turf which
platform should weigh 931 6 28 g.
causesmaterialinmovingcontactwiththeturfsurfacetowear
6.2 Test Weight—A flat-head (9.072-kg (20.00-lb)) missile
away.
as used in Test Method F355, Procedure A, can be used as a
test weight. A suitable alternative weight is a steel cylinder
about 15.2 cm (6.00 in.) in diameter and about 6.35 cm (2.50
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
in.) in height. The test weight is to be within 56 g (2 oz) of its
EquipmentandFacilitiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF08.65on
specified weight.
Artificial Turf Surfaces and System.
6.3 Pull Cable and Direction Changing Pulley—Adirection
Current edition approved July 10, 2003. Published July 2003. Originally
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 1995 as F1015 –86(1995).
changing pulley attached to an operator foot restraint may be
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
usedtofacilitatemovingtheloadedplatformacrossthesurface
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
while keeping the pull cable parallel to the surface. The pull
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. cablemustnotstretchundertensionandmustbeequippedwith
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F1015–03
FIG. 1 Test Fixture
a method of determining the distance pulled. For example, 9.2 The sampling procedures of Recommended Practices
mechanical stops on either side of the direction changing E105 and E122 should be followed and may be required.
pulley can be set to give the 45.7-cm (18-in.) pull length.
10. Sample Conditioning
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7. Test Foam
10.1 Field samples shall be under the intended use condi-
7.1 Thefriablefoambl
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