SIST EN 13744:2005

Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water

This European Standard describes a procedure for subjecting test pieces taken from surfaces for sports areas to accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water. Test pieces are aged to permit a comparison of their physical characteristics before and after ageing, in accordance with European Standard test methods for surfaces for sport areas, to be made.

Sportböden - Verfahren der beschleunigten Alterung durch Eintauchen in heißes Wasser

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren fest, bei dem Probekörper von Sportböden einer beschleunigten Alterung durch Eintauchen in heißes Wasser ausgesetzt werden. Die Probekörper werden gealtert, um einen Vergleich ihrer physikalischen Eigenschaften vor und nach der Alterung in Übereinstimmung mit Prüfverfahren Europäischer Normen 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 Wasser mit erhöhten Temperaturen 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 immersion dans l'eau chaude

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 immersion dans de l'eau chaude. 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.
Utilisant des éprouvettes en laboratoire, mais, avant tout, destinée à être utilisée pour le vieillissement des surfaces polymères, la présente méthode convient aux essais de vieillissement de tous les types de sols sportifs, à l'exception des sols en bois,. Elle permet de mesurer l'effet induit par une exposition à de l'eau à haute température 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.

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2004
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: SPO - Sports
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Due Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Ref Project: EN 13744:2004 - Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water

Relations

• Child: SIST EN 13817:2005 - Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview - EN 13744:2004 (Surfaces for sports areas)

EN 13744:2004 is a CEN standard that specifies a laboratory procedure for accelerated ageing of surfaces for sports areas by immersion in hot water. The method is intended to assess changes in selected physical characteristics of test pieces taken from sports surfaces (primarily polymeric, not wooden) by comparing measurements taken before and after exposure. The procedure gives a controlled way to evaluate the effects of warm water exposure on materials used in sports flooring and non‑textile floor coverings.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope: Applies to test pieces from sports surfaces (except wooden surfaces); primarily intended for polymeric surfaces.
• Principle: Expose test pieces to hot water to accelerate ageing and then compare physical characteristics before and after treatment.
• Apparatus: Requires a water bath capable of maintaining (70 ± 2) °C and small weights to assist immersion if necessary.
• Test pieces: Prepare and condition test pieces according to the relevant European Standard test methods for sports surfaces; no post‑immersion mechanical, chemical or heat treatment of pieces should be required.
• Procedure:
  • Immerse test pieces fully and freely exposed on all sides in the water bath.
  • Immersion duration: (336 ± 2) hours.
  • After removal, condition aged and un‑aged samples together for not less than 16 hours and not more than 6 days in a relaxed condition before testing.
  • Avoid simultaneous ageing of different materials in the same bath (risk of migration of anti‑degradants or plasticizers).
• Results: Calculate properties as per the relevant test method; percentage change may be expressed using the standard formula provided in the document.
• Test report: Must reference EN 13744:2004 and include identification of the surface, test method references, before/after values, and percentage changes where applicable.

Applications - practical value and users

Who uses EN 13744:

• Manufacturers of polymeric sports surfaces and non‑textile floor coverings for product development and quality control.
• Independent testing laboratories performing durability and ageing assessments.
• Specifiers, procurement teams, and facility managers validating material suitability for wet or warm environments.
• Certification bodies and regulatory authorities assessing compliance with European sports-surface requirements.

Practical uses:

• Evaluate expected changes in properties (e.g., impact absorption) after prolonged exposure to warm water.
• Compare product formulations or constructions for resistance to water‑related ageing.
• Support durability claims and lifecycle assessments for sports flooring installations.

Related standards

• EN 13817 - Procedures for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air (paired method in the ageing series).
• Relevant European Standard test methods for surfaces for sports areas (for measuring physical characteristics such as impact absorption).

Keywords: EN 13744:2004, surfaces for sports areas, accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water, polymeric sports surfaces, water bath 70°C, 336 hours, test pieces, physical characteristics, CEN.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Sportböden - Verfahren der beschleunigten Alterung durch Eintauchen in heißes WasserSols sportifs - Méthode de vieillissement accéléré par immersion dans l'eau chaudeSurfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilities97.150Netekstilne talne oblogeNon-textile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13744:2004SIST EN 13744:2005en,fr,de01-januar-2005SIST EN 13744:2005SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13744October 2004ICS 97.150; 97.220.10 English versionSurfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing byimmersion in hot waterSols sportifs - Méthode de vieillissement accéléré parimmersion dans l'eau chaudeSportböden - Verfahren der beschleunigten Alterung durchEintauchen in heißes WasserThis 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
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13744:2004: ESIST EN 13744:2005
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