ASTM_F_1551_-_09_2017.pdf

Designation:F155109(Reapproved 2017)An American National StandardStandard Test Methods forComprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf PlayingSurfaces and Materials1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1551;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list fromwhich suitable test methods shall be selected for the identifi-cation of physical property characteristics and comparison ofthe performance properties of synthetic turf systems or com-ponents for athletic and recreational uses,or both.1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for thelaboratory characterization of either components or the com-plete system;others are suitable for tests on installed sportsfields;and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory andthe field.1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods applyas a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for componentsof the synthetic turf system,and others apply to the completesynthetic turf playing surface.1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turfplaying surface and its components contained herein shouldstate specifically the particular test or tests desired and notnecessarily refer to these test methods as a whole.1.6 This is a physical property characterization standard,and it shall not be construed as a safety standard.1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:22.1.1Pile Fiber:D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity(Rela-tive Density)of Plastics by DisplacementD1577 Test Methods for Linear Density of Textile FibersD1907 Test Method for Linear Density of Yarn(Yarn Num-ber)by the Skein MethodD2256 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Yarns by theSingle-Strand MethodD3218 Specification for Polyolefin MonofilamentsD7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature ofSynthetic Fibers2.1.2 Fabric:D1335 Test Method for Tuft Bind of Pile Yarn FloorCoveringsD1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing TextilesD2859 Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of FinishedTextile Floor Covering MaterialsD4158 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics(Uniform Abrasion)D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation ofTextile Fabrics(Grab Test)D5251 Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod WalkerDrum Tester(Withdrawn 2014)3D5793 Test Method for Binding Sites per Unit Length orWidth of Pile Yarn Floor CoveringsD5823 Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor CoveringsD5848 Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile YarnFloor CoveringsE648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy SourceF1015 Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 onSports Equipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and are the direct responsibilityof Subcommittee F08.65 on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems.Current edition approved Dec.1,2017.Published December 2017.Originallyapproved in 1994.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1551 09.DOI:10.1520/F1551-09R17.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 Turf Playing Surfaces2.1.3 Shock Absorbing Cushion Underlayment:D395 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyCompression SetD412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Ru