Inspection program includes the following:
TEST DESCRIPTION, STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
(Requirements partly taken from STC Guidelines, ASTM and EN 15330-1 standards)
SHOCK ABSORPTION – ASTM F3189
• Measures surface hardness
• Related to lower body injuries
REQUIREMENTS:
Initial inspection (at substantial completion) : 55 – 70 %
Follow-up inspection (3 subsequent years) : 55 – 70 %
VERTICAL DEFORMATION – ASTM F3189
• Measures surface deformation (stability)
• Related to lower body injuries
REQUIREMENTS:
Initial inspection (at substantial completion) : 4 – 10 mm
Follow-up inspection (3 subsequent years) : 4 – 10 mm
VERTICAL BALL REBOUND – ASTM F2117
• Measures ball bounce height
• Evaluates ball control level by player
REQUIREMENTS:
Initial inspection (at substantial completion) : 45 – 75%
Follow-up inspection (3 subsequent years) : 45 – 75%
BALL ROLL – EN 12234
• Measures ball roll distance
• Evaluates ball control level by player
REQUIREMENTS:
Initial inspection (at substantial completion) : 4.0 – 10.0 m
Follow-up inspection (3 subsequent years) : 4.0 – 10.0 m
ROTATIONAL RESISTANCE – EN 15301
• Measures surface traction level
• Related to lower body injuries
REQUIREMENTS:
Initial inspection (at substantial completion) : 25 – 50 N.m
Follow-up inspection (3 subsequent years) : 25 – 50 N.m
IMPACT ATTENUATION (Gmax) – ASTM F355-A
• Measures surface hardness
• Related to upper body injuries
REQUIREMENTS:
Initial inspection (at substantial completion) : < 130 G
Follow-up inspection (3 subsequent years) : < 165 G