ASTM F1015-03(2009)

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: 30-Jun-2009
• 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 F1015-03 - 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: 01-Jul-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1015 − 03 (Reapproved 2009) An American National Standard
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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope set multiplied by 100, when the foam is pulled through a
complete 1.8-m (6-ft) test cycle.
1.1 This test method is applicable to both laboratory and
field measurement of synthetic turf surfaces used for sports.
3.1.4 foam friability index—a number equal to the percent
mass loss of foam when tested in accordance with the
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Procedure section of Test Method C421.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 Friable foam blocks are attached to a weighted platform
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
which is pulled over the playing surface in a prescribed
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
manner. The weight of foam abraded away determines the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
relative abrasiveness of the surface.
2. Referenced Documents
5. Significance and Use
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1 Dataobtainedfromtheprocedureofthistestmethodare
C421Test Method for Tumbling Friability of Preformed
indicative of the relative abrasiveness of fabric or carpet type
Block-Type and Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal
synthetic playing surfaces.
Insulation
E105Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
6. Apparatus
E122PracticeforCalculatingSampleSizetoEstimate,With
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
6.1 Abrasiveness Test Platform—A test platform is used to
Lot or Process
support the load on the friable foam material. The platform
F355TestMethodforImpactAttenuationofPlayingSurface
shall consist of a 20.3 by 20.3 cm (8.00 by 8.00 in.) square of
Systems and Materials
0.635-cm thick (0.25 in.) aluminum. Holes 0.635 cm in
diameter shall be centered 0.635 cm from the midpoint of each
3. Terminology
edge to permit attachment of a suitable hook for pulling. Foam
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3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
retaining strips, ⁄4 in. high by ⁄2 in. wide, defining 2 by 2-in.
3.1.1 synthetic turf playing surface—a man-made playing
squares, are attached at each corner (Fig. 1). The completed
surface incorporating artificial grass-like fibers.
platform should weigh 931 6 28 g.
3.1.2 abrasiveness—that property of a synthetic turf which
6.2 Test Weight—A flat-head (9.072-kg (20.00-lb)) missile
causes material in moving contact with the turf surface to wear
asusedinTestMethodF355,ProcedureA,canbeusedasatest
away.
weight. A suitable alternative weight is a steel cylinder about
3.1.3 abrasiveness index—anumberequaltotheweightlost
15.2 cm (6.00 in.) in diameter and about 6.35 cm (2.50 in.) in
in grams per foot of travel of a standard weighted friable foam
height. The test weight is to be within 56 g (2 oz) of its
specified weight.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
6.3 Pull Cable and Direction Changing Pulley—Adirection
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of
changing pulley attached to an operator foot restraint may be
Subcommittee F08.65 on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems.
usedtofacilitatemovingtheloadedplatformacrossthesurface
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally
while keeping the pull cable parallel to the surface. The pull
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F1015–03. DOI:
10.1520/F1015-03R09.
cablemustnotstretchundertensionandmustbeequippedwith
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a method of determining the distance pulled. For example,
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
mechanical stops on either side of the direction changing
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. pulley can be set to give the 45.7-cm (18-in.) pull length.
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FIG. 1 Test Fixture
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7. Test Foam 9.2 The sampling procedures of Recommended Practices
E105 and E122 should be followed and may be required.
7.1 Thefriablefoambloc
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An American National Standard
Designation:F1015–86(Reapproved 1995) Designation: F 1015 – 03 (Reapproved 2009)
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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1This test method covers the measurement of the relative abrasiveness of synthetic turf playing surfaces. This test method is
applicable to both laboratory and field measurement. Typical playing surfaces include fabric or carpet-type surfaces used for
football, baseball, and soccer.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C421 Test Method for Tumbling Friability of Preformed Block-Type and Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling ofOf Materials
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E122 PracticeforChoiceofSampleSizetoEstimatetheAverageQualityofaLotorProcess PracticeforCalculatingSample
Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process
F355 Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Playing Surface Systems and Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 synthetic turf playing surface—a fabric-type surface consisting of pile blades or fibers bonded through a process such as
weaving, knitting, or tufting to some substrate usually over a shock-absorbing pad.The synthetic turf playing surface provides the
desired appearance and shoe-surface interface performance properties. —a man-made playing surface incorporating artificial
grass-like fibers.
3.1.2 abrasiveness—thatpropertyofasyntheticturfwhichcausesmaterialinmovingcontactwiththeturfsurfacetowearaway.
3.1.3 abrasiveness index—a number equal to the weight lost in grams per foot of travel of a standard weighted friable foam set
multiplied by 100, when the foam is pulled through a complete 1.8-m (6-ft) test cycle.
3.1.4 foam friability index—a number equal to the percent mass loss of foam when tested in accordance with the Procedure
section of Test Method C421.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Friable foam blocks are attached to a weighted platform which is pulled over the playing surface in a prescribed manner.
The weight of foam abraded away determines the relative abrasiveness of the surface.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Data obtained from the procedure of this test method are indicative of the relative abrasiveness of fabric or carpet type
synthetic playing surfaces.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Abrasiveness Test Platform—A test platform is used to support the load on the friable foam material. The platform 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 diameter shall
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Surfaces,Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F08.65 on Playing Surfaces and Facilities. Current edition approved Aug. 29, 1986. Published October 1986.on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems.
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published August 2009. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F1015–03.
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, Vol 04.06.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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be centered 0.635 cm from the midpoint of each edge to permit attachment of a suitable hook for pulling. Foam retaining strips,
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⁄4 in. high by ⁄2 in. wid
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