SIST EN 13817:2005

• Abstract:

  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.

• 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 13817:2004 - Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air

• Refers: SIST EN 544:2006 - Bitumen shingles with mineral and/or synthetic reinforcements - Product specification and test methods
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 15330-4:2023 - Surfaces for sports areas - Synthetic turf and needle-punched surfaces primarily designed for outdoor use - Part 4: Specification for shockpads used with synthetic turf, needle-punch and textile sports surfaces
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 15330-1:2013 - Surfaces for sports areas - Synthetic turf and needle-punched surfaces primarily designed for outdoor use - Part 1: Specification for synthetic turf surfaces for football, hockey, rugby union training, tennis and multi-sports use
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 14877:2013 - Synthetic surfaces for outdoor sports areas - Specification
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 15330-5:2025 - Surfaces for sport areas - Synthetic turf and textile sports surfaces - Part 5: Specification for infill materials
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Parent: SIST EN 13744:2005 - Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

SIST EN 13817:2005 is the Slovenian adoption of EN 13817:2004, published by SIST, for surfaces for sports areas. It specifies a laboratory procedure for accelerated ageing of test pieces by exposure to hot air so their physical characteristics can be compared before and after ageing. The document is aimed at laboratories, manufacturers, and other users who need a repeatable way to age polymeric sports surfaces before testing them.

What does SIST EN 13817:2005 specify?

SIST EN 13817:2005 describes a hot-air ageing procedure for test pieces taken from sports area surfaces. It is suitable for all types of sports surfaces except wooden surfaces, and it is primarily intended for polymeric surfaces. The aged specimens are then used to compare physical characteristics before and after ageing using the relevant European Standard test methods for sports areas.

The document is organized into nine clauses:

• Scope
• Normative references
• Principle
• Apparatus
• Test pieces
• Procedure
• Comparison tests
• Calculation and expression of results
• Test report

That structure matters in practice because it takes the reader from specimen selection through ageing, comparison, calculation, and reporting.

What are the key requirements of SIST EN 13817:2005?

Clause 3 and Clause 4 - use a controlled hot-air ageing setup

SIST EN 13817:2005 bases the method on exposing specimens to elevated air temperature in an air circulating oven. The oven is specified by reference to ISO 188:1998, which gives the required oven description. In practice, this means the ageing condition is controlled and repeatable rather than improvised.

Clause 5 - prepare test pieces so ageing does not create extra damage

SIST EN 13817:2005 requires test pieces to be selected, prepared, and conditioned using the appropriate test method. They must not need mechanical, chemical, or heat treatment after removal from the oven. Marking must not affect a critical area or damage the surface, and marking is preferably done after ageing. This matters because the ageing result should come from the oven exposure, not from specimen handling.

Clause 6 - apply the ageing cycle exactly as stated

SIST EN 13817:2005 requires the oven to be pre-heated to (70 ± 2) °C. The specimens must be stationary, free from strain, freely exposed to air on all sides, and not exposed to light. They remain in the oven for (336 ± 2) h, then are conditioned with an un-aged sample for not less than 16 h and not more than 6 d in a relaxed condition. In practice, the method is controlled and time-bound so results can be compared between laboratories.

Clause 6 and Clause 7 - avoid mixing conditions that could distort the result

SIST EN 13817:2005 warns against ageing different test pieces in the same oven at the same time because migration of anti-degradants or plasticizers may affect the result. Comparison tests must be run on un-aged test pieces at the same time and under the same conditions as the aged specimens. Only test pieces of similar dimensions and approximately the same exposed areas should be compared. This keeps the comparison fair.

Clause 8 - report change relative to the un-aged value

SIST EN 13817:2005 requires results to be calculated according to the relevant test method. If needed, the percentage change in a property is calculated from the aged and un-aged values. For users, this is the point where ageing becomes a measurable effect on properties such as impact absorption or other selected characteristics.

Clause 9 - report enough detail to trace the test

SIST EN 13817:2005 requires the test report to identify the standard used, the specimen-selection method, the surface identification, the property values before and after ageing, and any percentage change. Individual results are included if required. That level of reporting supports quality records, product comparison, and repeat testing.

What terms does SIST EN 13817:2005 define?

• Test piece - a specimen taken from a sports surface and prepared for ageing and testing.
• Accelerated ageing - exposure to controlled hot air to simulate ageing before property comparison.
• Air circulating oven - the heated apparatus used to expose the specimens to moving hot air.
• Comparison tests - tests run on aged and un-aged specimens under the same conditions.
• Relaxed condition - the state used for conditioning after ageing before the final test.
• Physical characteristics - the measured properties of the surface before and after ageing.

Who uses SIST EN 13817:2005?

SIST EN 13817:2005 is used by testing laboratories, sports-surface manufacturers, and quality or technical staff who need to check how a surface changes after heat ageing. It is also useful for specifiers and buyers who need comparable ageing data for polymeric sports surfaces. The method supports product development, type testing, and documented performance comparison.

Which standards are used with SIST EN 13817:2005?

• ISO 188:1998 - provides the air circulating oven description used for the ageing apparatus.
• EN 13744 - identified in the foreword as the other standard in the same ageing series, covering accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water.
• The relevant European Standard test methods for surfaces for sports areas - these are the methods used to measure the chosen physical characteristics before and after ageing.

What does the SIST EN 13817:2005 document contain?

The document gives the ageing principle, the oven requirement, specimen handling rules, the hot-air exposure procedure, and the comparison-test approach. It also includes the calculation step for expressing change in a property after ageing. Clause 9 provides the reporting checklist, including the surface identification, supporting-layer details, attachment method, previous history, and the measured values before and after ageing.

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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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