SIST EN 13864:2005

Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of tensile strength of synthetic yarns

This European Standard describes two methods for the determination of the tensile properties of pile yarns in the construction of synthetic turf. Method A is used for determining the tensile properties of synthetic yarns taken from packages prior to the manufacture of synthetic turf. Method B is used for determining the tensile properties of pile yarns from the manufactured synthetic turf. The results from the two methods are not comparable and method B is less accurate.

Sportböden - Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit von synthetischen Garnen

Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt zwei Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Zugeigenschaften von Polgarnen in der Gewebekonstruktion von Kunststoffrasen. Verfahren A wird angewendet zur Bestimmung von Zugeigenschaften synthetischer Garne, die vor der Herstellung des Kunststoffrasens aus Aufmachungseinheiten entnommen wurden. Verfahren B wird zur Bestimmung von Zugeigenschaften von Polgarnen aus dem hergestellten Kunststoffrasen angewendet. Die Ergebnisse beider Verfahren sind nicht vergleichbar, und Verfahren B ist weniger präzise.

Sols sportifs - Détermination de la résistance a la traction des fibres synthétiques

La présente Norme européenne décrit deux méthodes de détermination des caractéristiques de traction des fibres de velours utilisées pour fabriquer le gazon synthétique. La méthode A vise à déterminer les propriétés en traction de fils synthétiques prélevés sur des enroulements avant que le gazon synthétique ne soit fabriqué tandis que la méthode B sert à déterminer les propriétés en traction de fibres de velours prélevées dans le gazon synthétique après fabrication. Les résultats obtenus par ces deux méthodes ne sont pas comparables et la méthode B est moins exacte.

Podloge za športne dejavnosti – Ugotavljanje natezne trdnosti tkanin iz umetnih vlaken

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2004
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• 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 13864:2004 - Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of tensile strength of synthetic yarns

Overview

SIST EN 13864:2005 is a European Standard developed by CEN that outlines standardized procedures for determining the tensile strength of synthetic yarns used in sports turf surfaces. This standard is essential for manufacturers, testers, and quality control professionals involved in the production and assessment of synthetic turf, ensuring the consistent performance and durability of sports surfaces. EN 13864 details two distinct methods-Method A and Method B-for evaluating the tensile properties of pile yarns from both yarn packages and finished synthetic turf products.

Key Topics

• Purpose and Scope: EN 13864 describes testing methods for tensile strength specific to synthetic yarns used in sports area surfaces, enabling reliable performance evaluation.
• Method A: Applied to yarns extracted from original packages before turf manufacture. It involves measuring tensile properties under controlled conditions to assess yarn quality at the source.
• Method B: Used for yarns sampled from finished synthetic turf products. Provides tensile data representative of installed turf but is noted to be less accurate than Method A.
• Terminology and Definitions: Includes terms such as breaking force, elongation at break, gauge length, and breaking tenacity, critical for understanding and interpreting results.
• Testing Apparatus: Requires precision tensile testing machines compliant with ISO 5893, specialized clamps to prevent slippage, and devices to measure elongation and yarn dimensions accurately.
• Sampling and Preparation: Specifies procedures for selecting test specimens from yarn packages or turf, including sample sizes, conditioning, and assessment for damage before testing.
• Test Conditions: Emphasizes controlled environmental conditions (23 ± 2 °C temperature, 50 ± 5% relative humidity) and standardized preparation to ensure reproducibility.
• Test Procedure: Details step-by-step instructions on mounting specimens, applying pre-tension, conducting tensile tests at specified speeds, and criteria for valid results.
• Data Analysis: Methods for calculating elongation at break, breaking tenacity, and statistical treatment of results, ensuring meaningful interpretation.
• Reporting Requirements: Specifies comprehensive test report content, including reference to SIST EN 13864:2005, method used, product details, test conditions, and detailed results.

Applications

• Synthetic Turf Manufacturers: Use EN 13864 to verify the tensile strength of pile yarns before installation, ensuring material quality and compliance with performance standards.
• Quality Assurance Laboratories: Standardize testing protocols for synthetic turf yarns, facilitating consistent product certification and resolving disputes regarding product durability.
• Sports Facility Designers and Managers: Gain assurance from standardized testing about turf surface durability and performance, influencing selection of synthetic turf products.
• Regulatory Bodies and Standardization Organizations: Reference EN 13864 in specifications and regulations concerning sports surfaces and synthetic turf safety and performance standards.
• Research and Development: Provide a benchmark method for developing new synthetic yarn materials, improving tensile strength properties for longer-lasting synthetic sports surfaces.

Related Standards

• EN ISO 2062:1995 – Specifies methods for determining breaking force and elongation of textile yarns, foundational for Method A in EN 13864.
• EN ISO 5079:1995 – Covers breaking force and elongation determination of individual textile fibres, supporting accurate tensile testing.
• ISO 5893 – Defines specifications for tensile testing machines used in plastics and rubber testing, applicable for testing synthetic yarns.
• EN ISO 291 – Provides standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing plastics, relevant for maintaining environmental consistency during testing.

---

SIST EN 13864:2005 creates a robust framework for the tensile strength assessment of synthetic yarns in sports turf. Adherence to this standard ensures reliable, comparable, and reproducible results that inform material selection, quality control, and compliance in the sports surface industry. Keywords: EN 13864, tensile strength, synthetic yarns, synthetic turf testing, sports surfaces, textile yarn tensile testing, method A, method B, sports turf quality control.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Podloge za športne dejavnosti – Ugotavljanje natezne trdnosti tkanin iz umetnih vlakenSportböden - Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit von synthetischen GarnenSols sportifs - Détermination de la résistance a la traction des fibres synthétiquesSurfaces for sports areas - Determination of tensile strength of synthetic yarns97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilities97.150Netekstilne talne oblogeNon-textile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13864:2004SIST EN 13864:2005en,fr,de01-januar-2005SIST EN 13864:2005SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13864July 2004ICS 97.150; 97.220.10English versionSurfaces for sports areas - Determination of tensile strength ofsynthetic yarnsSols sportifs - Détermination de la résistance à la tractiondes fibres synthétiquesSportböden - Bestimmung der Zugfestigkeit vonsynthetischen GarnenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 May 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 13864:2004: ESIST EN 13864:2005

3.2 initial length length of a test piece under specified pre-tension, at the beginning of a test
NOTE
For a tensile test, the initial length is measured between the two effective clamping points and is expressed in millimetres. 3.3 breaking force maximum force applied to a test piece carried to rupture during a tensile test under specified conditions NOTE 1
See A1 in Figure 1 NOTE 2
The breaking force is expressed in Newtons (N) or centiNewtons (cN) SIST EN 13864:20
...