ASTM F3539-22

Standard Practice for Creation of Walkway Tribometer Interlaboratory Study Reports and Test Procedures

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The test procedures and interlaboratory study report that result from coordinator compliance with this Practice are intended to include all information required for an ASTM Test Method and its associated Research Report; the interlaboratory study is to be conducted in compliance with Practice E691, also as required for an ASTM Test Method.3 The reason that the content of this Practice is not prepared as an actual ASTM Test Method is as follows. ASTM regulations preclude reference (in a Standard) to patented or otherwise proprietary test apparatus where “alternatives exist”.4 While a proprietary apparatus may be mentioned in the Test Method’s Research Report, this would prevent the Test Method from being a standalone document containing all information necessary for testing. As such, a standalone Test Method could only be for a non-proprietary apparatus design, with this design expressed in terms of physical characteristics and performance specifications sufficient to enable the reader to fabricate their own “identical” copy of the design. Further, to achieve consensus approval and publication of such a Test Method, it could be considered necessary that ILS results for this design include data from devices made by different entities. However, typical walkway tribometer designs (versus other types of test apparatus) are sufficiently complex that full documentation of all performance-affecting physical characteristics (sufficient that a reader could build one) may be impractical. European standard EN 16165 Annexes C and D illustrate what physical and performance characteristics are and are not documented in that standard’s specifications for two non-proprietary tribometers. In general, each different tribometer design may have advantages and disadvantages for testing different surfaces, and this Practice provides a rigorous and standardized structure for creating tribometer test procedures and interlaboratory study reports that would comply with the requirements fo...
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers creation of interlaboratory study reports and test procedures for the use of portable walkway tribometers for obtaining walkway surface friction measurements.  
1.2 This practice does not address the interpretation of data relative to pedestrian safety.  
1.3 This practice does not address the suitability of a walkway surface for a particular application.  
1.4 This practice does not directly address the important issue of the frictional homogeneity and stability of reference materials and in-use walkway materials.  
1.5 Conformance to this practice does not result in an ASTM Test Method.  
1.6 Values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded as the standard. Values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2022
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: F13 - Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear
• Drafting Committee: F13.10 - Traction

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F3539-24 - Standard Practice for Creation of Walkway Tribometer Interlaboratory Study Reports and Test Procedures
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2024
• Refers: ASTM E177-14 - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-May-2014
• Refers: ASTM E177-13 - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Refers: ASTM E691-13 - Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Refers: ASTM E691-11 - Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2011
• Refers: ASTM E177-10 - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2010
• Refers: ASTM E691-08 - Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Refers: ASTM E177-08 - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Refers: ASTM E177-06b - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2006
• Refers: ASTM E177-06a - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Refers: ASTM E691-05 - Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2005
• Refers: ASTM E177-04 - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2004
• Refers: ASTM E177-06 - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2004
• Refers: ASTM E177-04e1 - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2004
• Refers: ASTM E177-90a(2002) - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: F3539 − 22
Standard Practice for
Creation of Walkway Tribometer Interlaboratory Study
1
Reports and Test Procedures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3539; 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 ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.1 This practice covers creation of interlaboratory study
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
reports and test procedures for the use of portable walkway
F3132 Practice for Selection of Walkway Surfaces When
tribometers for obtaining walkway surface friction measure-
Considering Pedestrian Safety
ments.
2.2 Other Standards:
1.2 This practice does not address the interpretation of data
EN 16165 Determination of Slip Resistance of Pedestrian
relative to pedestrian safety.
Surfaces – Methods of Evaluation
1.3 This practice does not address the suitability of a
ISO Guide 30 Reference materials Selected terms and defi-
walkway surface for a particular application.
nitions
ISO Guide 35 Reference materials Guidance for character-
1.4 This practice does not directly address the important
ization and assessment of homogeneity and stability
issue of the frictional homogeneity and stability of reference
materials and in-use walkway materials.
3. Terminology
1.5 Conformance to this practice does not result in an
3.1 Definitions:
ASTM Test Method.
3.1.1 accepted reference value, n—a value that serves as an
1.6 Values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded as
agreed-upon reference for comparison, and which is derived
the standard. Values in parentheses are for information only.
as: (1) a theoretical or established value, based on scientific
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
principles, (2) an assigned or certified value, based on experi-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
mental work of some national or international organization, or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
(3) a consensus or certified value, based on collaborative
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
experimental work under the auspices of a scientific or
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
engineering group. E177
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.2 available friction, n—an inherent characteristic of a
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
walkway surface that would result in measurable friction upon
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the attempted or actual sliding of another object across that
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
surface; can only be measured using a method, apparatus and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
contaminant (if any) that have their own inherent influences on
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
the measurement value itself. F3132
3.1.3 bias, n—the difference between the expectation of the
2. Referenced Documents
test results and an accepted reference value. E177
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.4 friction, n—the resistance to sliding of one surface
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
across another surface; may be evaluated through different
methodologies and described using different terms. F3132
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/ 3.1.5 precision, n—the closeness of agreements between
Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
independent test results obtained under stipulated conditions.
F13.10 on Traction.
E177
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2022. Published March 2022. DOI: 10.1520/
F3539-22.
3.1.6 reference material, n—material, sufficiently homoge-
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
neous and stable with respect to one or more specified
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
properties, which has been established to be fit for its intended
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. use in a measurement process. ISO Guide 30
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
F3539 − 22
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: ence (in a Standard) to pate
...

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: F3539 − 22
Standard Practice for
Creation of Walkway Tribometer Interlaboratory Study
1
Reports and Test Procedures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3539; 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 ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
1.1 This practice covers creation of interlaboratory study
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
reports and test procedures for the use of portable walkway
F3132 Practice for Selection of Walkway Surfaces When
tribometers for obtaining walkway surface friction measure-
Considering Pedestrian Safety
ments.
2.2 Other Standards:
1.2 This practice does not address the interpretation of data
EN 16165 Determination of Slip Resistance of Pedestrian
relative to pedestrian safety.
Surfaces – Methods of Evaluation
1.3 This practice does not address the suitability of a
ISO Guide 30 Reference materials Selected terms and defi-
walkway surface for a particular application.
nitions
ISO Guide 35 Reference materials Guidance for character-
1.4 This practice does not directly address the important
ization and assessment of homogeneity and stability
issue of the frictional homogeneity and stability of reference
materials and in-use walkway materials.
3. Terminology
1.5 Conformance to this practice does not result in an
3.1 Definitions:
ASTM Test Method.
3.1.1 accepted reference value, n—a value that serves as an
1.6 Values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded as
agreed-upon reference for comparison, and which is derived
the standard. Values in parentheses are for information only.
as: (1) a theoretical or established value, based on scientific
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
principles, (2) an assigned or certified value, based on experi-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
mental work of some national or international organization, or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
(3) a consensus or certified value, based on collaborative
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
experimental work under the auspices of a scientific or
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
engineering group. E177
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.2 available friction, n—an inherent characteristic of a
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
walkway surface that would result in measurable friction upon
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the attempted or actual sliding of another object across that
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
surface; can only be measured using a method, apparatus and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
contaminant (if any) that have their own inherent influences on
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
the measurement value itself. F3132
3.1.3 bias, n—the difference between the expectation of the
2. Referenced Documents
test results and an accepted reference value. E177
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.4 friction, n—the resistance to sliding of one surface
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
across another surface; may be evaluated through different
methodologies and described using different terms. F3132
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Pedestrian/ 3.1.5 precision, n—the closeness of agreements between
Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
independent test results obtained under stipulated conditions.
F13.10 on Traction.
E177
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2022. Published March 2022. DOI: 10.1520/
F3539-22.
3.1.6 reference material, n—material, sufficiently homoge-
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
neous and stable with respect to one or more specified
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
properties, which has been established to be fit for its intended
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. use in a measurement process. ISO Guide 30
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
F3539 − 22
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: ence (in a Standard) to patented or otherwise proprietary test
4
3.2.1 coordinator, n—an entity that produces the interlabo- apparatus where “alternatives exist”. While a p
...