Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air

This EN describes a procedure suitable for subjecting test pieces taken from all types of polymeric surfaces for sports areas to accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air in the laboratory. Test pieces are aged to permit a comparison of their physical characteristics before and after ageing, in accordance with EN test methods for surfaces for sports areas, to be made.

Sportböden - Verfahren der beschleunigten Alterung durch Beanspruchung mit heißer Luft

Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt ein Laborverfahren, bei dem aus einem Sportboden entnommene Probekörper der beschleunigten Alterung durch Beanspruchung mit heißer Luft ausgesetzt werden. Die Probekörper werden in Übereinstimmung mit den in Europäischen Normen festgelegten Prüfverfahren für Sportböden gealtert, um einen Vergleich ihrer physikalischen Eigenschaften vor und nach der Alterung zu ermöglichen.
Dieses Verfahren ist für die Alterung aller Arten von Sportböden mit Ausnahme von Holzböden geeignet, das unter Verwendung von Probekörpern im Labor durchgeführt werden kann. Primär ist es jedoch zur Alterung polymerer Sportböden vorgesehen. Mit dem Verfahren kann die Wirkung von heißer Luft auf die physikalischen Eigenschaften der Sportböden ermittelt werden.
ANMERKUNG   Prüfergebnisse von Sportböden, deren Eigenschaften sich durch Feuchtigkeit temporär verändern, sollten mit Vorsicht ausgewertet werden.

Sols sportifs - Méthode de vieillissement accéléré par exposition à l'air chaud

La présente Norme européenne décrit une méthode qui vise à soumettre des éprouvettes prélevées dans des sols sportifs à des essais de vieillissement accéléré par exposition à de l'air chaud. Les éprouvettes sont soumises à un vieillissement pour permettre de comparer leurs caractéristiques physiques avant et après vieillissement, en conformité avec les méthodes d'essai des Normes européennes applicables aux sols sportifs.
La présente méthode convient aux essais de vieillissement de tous les types de sols sportifs, à l'exception des sols en bois, en utilisant des éprouvettes en laboratoire, mais elle est, avant tout, destinée à être utilisée pour le vieillissement des surfaces polymères. Elle permet de mesurer l'effet induit par une exposition à de l'air chaud sur les caractéristiques physiques du sol sportif.
NOTE   Il convient d'interpréter avec prudence les résultats d'essai obtenus avec des matériaux qui présentent des variations temporaires de leurs propriétés en raison de l'humidité.

Podloge za športne dejavnosti – Postopki za pospešeno staranje z izpostavo vročemu zraku

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
05-Oct-2004
ICS
97.150 - Floor coverings
 
97.220.10 - Sports facilities
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 217 - Surfaces for sport areas
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 217/WG 6 - Synthetic turf areas
Current Stage
9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
Start Date
21-Nov-2018
Completion Date
14-Apr-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 13817:2005 - Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air

Relations

Parent
EN 13744:2004 - Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water
Effective Date
22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 13817:2004 - "Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air" (CEN) defines a laboratory method to subject test pieces taken from sports surface systems to accelerated hot‑air ageing. The procedure is intended primarily for polymeric sports surfaces (non‑wooden) and enables comparison of selected physical characteristics before and after ageing in accordance with European test methods for sports surfaces.

Key topics and requirements

  • Scope: Applicable to all types of sports area surfaces except wooden surfaces; primarily intended for polymeric materials.
  • Principle: Test pieces are exposed to elevated air temperature to assess changes in physical characteristics.
  • Apparatus: An air‑circulating oven compliant with ISO 188:1998 is specified.
  • Test conditions:
    • Oven preheated to (70 ± 2) °C.
    • Test pieces placed stationary, free from strain, freely exposed to air on all sides, and not exposed to light.
    • Exposure duration (336 ± 2) h.
  • Post‑ageing conditioning: Remove samples and condition together with an un‑aged sample for not less than 16 h and not more than 6 days in a relaxed state before testing.
  • Marking and sampling: Marking should avoid critical areas and ideally be done after ageing; test pieces should not need mechanical/chemical treatment after removal from the oven.
  • Comparison and calculation: Compare aged vs un‑aged results using the relevant EN test methods. Percentage change can be calculated (C = 100 × (A − O) / O), where A = aged value and O = un‑aged value.
  • Precautions: Avoid simultaneous ageing of different materials in the same oven to prevent migration of anti‑degradants or plasticizers. Interpret results cautiously for materials that show temporary changes due to drying.

Applications and practical value

  • Durability assessment: Provides accelerated ageing data to predict how polymeric sports surfaces (e.g., acrylic, polyurethane systems) respond to heat exposure over time.
  • Quality control: Enables manufacturers and test laboratories to compare batches and validate product stability after thermal stress.
  • Specification and procurement: Helps specifiers and facility owners assess long‑term performance and select materials that retain physical properties after thermal ageing.
  • Research and development: Useful for material R&D, formulation screening and improvement of sports surfacing systems.

Who would use this standard

  • Test laboratories accredited for sports surface testing
  • Manufacturers of polymeric sports surfaces and non‑textile floor coverings
  • Sports facility owners, consultants and specifiers evaluating long‑term performance
  • Standards developers and compliance officers

Related standards

  • EN 13744 - Procedures for accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water (companion method)
  • ISO 188:1998 - Air‑circulating oven requirements referenced for ageing apparatus

Keywords: EN 13817:2004, surfaces for sports areas, accelerated ageing, hot air, polymeric sports surfaces, durability testing, air circulating oven, ISO 188, test pieces, sports surface standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 13817:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air". This standard covers: This EN describes a procedure suitable for subjecting test pieces taken from all types of polymeric surfaces for sports areas to accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air in the laboratory. Test pieces are aged to permit a comparison of their physical characteristics before and after ageing, in accordance with EN test methods for surfaces for sports areas, to be made.

This EN describes a procedure suitable for subjecting test pieces taken from all types of polymeric surfaces for sports areas to accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air in the laboratory. Test pieces are aged to permit a comparison of their physical characteristics before and after ageing, in accordance with EN test methods for surfaces for sports areas, to be made.

EN 13817:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.150 - Floor coverings; 97.220.10 - Sports facilities. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 13817:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is excused to EN 13744:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.L]SRVWDYRSportböden - Verfahren der beschleunigten Alterung durch Beanspruchung mit heißer LuftSols sportifs - Méthode de vieillissement accéléré par exposition a l'air chaudSurfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilities97.150Netekstilne talne oblogeNon-textile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13817:2004SIST EN 13817:2005en,fr,de01-januar-2005SIST EN 13817:2005SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13817October 2004ICS 97.150; 97.220.10 English versionSurfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing byexposure to hot airSols sportifs - Méthode de vieillissement accéléré parexposition à l'air chaudSportböden - Verfahren der beschleunigten Alterung durchBeanspruchung mit heißer LuftThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 July 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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La norme EN 13817:2004, intitulée "Surfaces pour sports areas - Procédure pour le vieillissement accéléré par exposition à l'air chaud", constitue un outil précieux pour l'évaluation de la durabilité des surfaces sportives en polymère. Son périmètre s'étend à la description détaillée d'une procédure conçue pour soumettre des échantillons de toutes les sortes de surfaces polymériques à un vieillissement accéléré dans un environnement contrôlé en laboratoire. Une des forces majeures de cette norme réside dans la capacité d'analyser les modifications des caractéristiques physiques des échantillons avant et après le vieillissement. Cela permet non seulement d'évaluer la résistance des matériaux face aux conditions climatiques extrêmes, mais également de garantir la sécurité et la performance des surfaces sportives. Par le biais de méthodes d'essai standardisées pour les surfaces des zones sportives, la norme met en avant des méthodes comparatives efficaces pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs finaux. La norme EN 13817 est particulièrement pertinente dans le contexte actuel où les exigences de performance et de durabilité sont en constante évolution dans le domaine des constructions sportives. Son utilisation permet de s'assurer que les matériaux utilisés soient conformes aux meilleurs standards, favorisant ainsi la longévité et la sécurité des infrastructures sportives. De plus, ce cadre normatif permet d'harmoniser les pratiques de test au niveau européen, facilitant la circulation des biens sur le marché intérieur tout en assurant leur conformité aux exigences de qualité. En somme, cette norme est un pilier fondamental pour garantir des surfaces de sports durables et performantes, tout en répondant à des exigences de sécurité et d'efficacité en matière de construction sportive.

기준 문서 EN 13817:2004는 스포츠 지역을 위한 폴리머 표면에 대한 열풍 노출을 통해 가속 노화를 실시하는 절차를 자세히 설명하고 있습니다. 이 문서는 실험실에서 다양한 유형의 폴리머 표면의 시험 샘플을 대상으로 하여, 노화 전후의 물리적 특성을 비교할 수 있도록 하기 위해 제작되었습니다. 잘 정의된 범위는 EN 13817이 스포츠 지역 표면에 대한 EN 시험 방법에 따라 물리적 특성을 평가할 수 있는 신뢰할 수 있는 기반을 제공합니다. 이는 스포츠 시설의 내구성 및 안전성을 보장하는데 중요한 역할을 하며, 올바른 시험 방법을 통해 품질을 측정하고 유지하는 체계적인 접근법을 제시합니다. EN 13817의 강점 중 하나는 다양한 조건에서의 열풍 노출로 인한 물리적 변화에 대한 명확한 지침을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이러한 절차는 표면의 성능 저하를 사전에 예측하고, 필요한 조치를 취할 수 있도록 함으로써, 스포츠 시설의 품질을 보장하는 데 기여합니다. 또한, 이 기준은 스포츠 지역의 표면 재료에 대해 가속 노화 시험을 수행하는 것이 매우 중요하다는 점을 강조하며, 특정한 시나리오에서의 표면이 얼마나 잘 견딜 수 있는지를 조명합니다. 이러한 정보는 체육 시설 운영자 및 재료 공급업체가 합리적이고 데이터 기반의 결정을 내리는 데 도움을 줄 수 있습니다. 결론적으로, EN 13817:2004는 스포츠 지역 표면의 지속 가능성과 성능 평가에 필수적인 기준으로, 스포츠 시설의 안전성과 신뢰성을 높이는 데 중요한 역할을 수행하고 있습니다.

Die Norm EN 13817:2004 behandelt ein wichtiges Verfahren zur Durchführung von beschleunigtem Altern durch heiße Luft, das für Prüfstücke von polymeren Oberflächen in Sportbereichen geeignet ist. Die umfassende Beschreibung dieses Verfahrens ermöglicht es Laboren, unterschiedliche Sportflächen auf ihre Haltbarkeit und physikalischen Eigenschaften zu testen. Ein großer Vorteil dieser Norm ist die Fähigkeit, die physikalischen Eigenschaften von Prüfstücken vor und nach dem Altern zu vergleichen. Dies ist entscheidend für die Bewertung der langfristigen Leistung von Sportflächen und für die Sicherstellung, dass diese den Anforderungen standhalten, die durch intensiven Gebrauch und Umwelteinflüsse entstehen. Die dargelegten Prüfmethoden in Übereinstimmung mit dieser Norm sind präzise und bieten klare Richtlinien für die Durchführung der Tests. Darüber hinaus ist die Relevanz von EN 13817:2004 evident, da sie den Bedarf an qualitativ hochwertigen und langlebigen Sportflächen unterstützt. In einer Zeit, in der die Anforderungen an Sporteinrichtungen stetig steigen, bietet diese Norm eine grundlegende Grundlage, um sicherzustellen, dass die Komplexität und Vielseitigkeit der eingesetzten Materialien adäquat berücksichtigt werden. Die Standardisierung und systematische Herangehensweise ermöglichen eine objektive Beurteilung der Materialhaltbarkeit unter kontrollierten Bedingungen, was für Hersteller, Planer und Nutzer von Sportflächen von großem Nutzen ist. Insgesamt zeigt die Norm EN 13817:2004 große Stärken in ihrer Methodik und Anwendbarkeit und stellt somit sicher, dass alle Beteiligten einen klaren Referenzrahmen haben, um die Qualität und Langlebigkeit von Sportflächenbauten zu gewährleisten.

SIST EN 13817:2005は、スポーツエリアのポリマー表面に関するよく標準化された手法を提供しており、その主要な焦点は熱風による加速老化手続きにあります。この規格は、様々なタイプのポリマー表面から採取されたテスト試料を使用し、ラボ内での加速老化に適したプロセスを明確に定義しています。 この標準の強みは、その体系的かつ計画的なアプローチにあります。具体的には、加速老化の結果に基づいて、物理特性の比較を行うための手順が詳細に説明されている点です。この手法は、スポーツ施設における表面材料の耐久性を評価する際に不可欠であり、規定されたEN試験方法に従った信頼性の高いデータを提供します。したがって、利用者は、材料の選定やメンテナンス戦略に関して、科学的根拠に基づいた判断が可能になります。 また、SIST EN 13817:2005は、実験室での条件下でのテスト方法を確立しており、各種のポリマー材料の持つ特性を理解する上での重要な基盤となっています。この規格の適用は、スポーツエリアにおける安全性やプレイアビリティの向上にも寄与し、業界全体の品質基準の向上を促進します。 さらに、標準の関連性は、持続可能な材料の使用や環境保護の観点からも強調されるべきです。この規格は、材料の耐久性を正確に測定し、長期的な使用を可能にするため、エコフレンドリーなアプローチを支持します。 以上のように、SIST EN 13817:2005はスポーツエリアにおけるポリマー表面の性能評価において非常に重要な役割を果たしており、信頼性の高い加速老化試験の実施を通じて、業界の発展に寄与し続けています。

The EN 13817:2004 standard is an essential document for evaluating the longevity and durability of polymeric surfaces used in sports areas. Its principal scope revolves around detailing a systematic procedure for accelerated ageing through exposure to hot air, which is crucial for understanding how these surfaces will perform over time under real-world conditions. One of the key strengths of this standard is its comprehensive approach to aging test pieces, allowing for a thorough comparison of their physical characteristics both before and after the aging process. This comparison is critical as it enables manufacturers, operators, and regulators in the sports industry to make informed decisions regarding material selection and maintenance schedules. Furthermore, the standard aligns with existing EN test methods for surfaces for sports areas, establishing a robust framework for testing and certifying materials. This relevance ensures that stakeholders can trust the integrity and reliability of the findings generated through following EN 13817:2004. In essence, the clear guidelines and structured methodology present in this standard not only facilitate consistent testing but also advance the overall quality of sports facilities by promoting the use of durable and reliable polymeric materials.