1、Designation: F970 07 (Reapproved 2011)Standard Test Method forStatic Load Limit1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F970; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parent
2、heses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscriptepsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method is intended for use in determining therecovery properties of resilient floor covering after long-termindentation test, 24 h under the
3、load specified in the detailspecification. The reported value, residual indentation, is thedepth of the depression remaining 24 h after removal of thespecified load.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to
4、 SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 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 and health practices and det
5、ermine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E171 Specification for Atmospheres for Conditioning andTesting Flexible Barrier MaterialsE691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study toDetermine the Precision of a Test MethodF386 Te
6、st Method for Thickness of Resilient FlooringMaterials Having Flat SurfacesF387 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of ResilientFloor Covering With Foam LayerF1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering3. Significance and Use3.1 This test method
7、 is a meaningful test for determining theindentation recovery properties of resilient floor covering.33.2 As testing is conducted on uninstalled flooring, resultsare not necessarily an indicator of the floor coverings installedperformance.34. Apparatus4.1 The following apparatus shall be used:4.2 Co
8、nditioning Room, providing the standard laboratoryatmosphere of 50 6 5 % relative humidity at a temperature of73.4 6 3.6F (23 6 2.0C).4.3 Indentation Machine, as described in Section 12 andpictured in Fig. 2 of Test Method F1914.4.4 Indentor Plates, each constructed of a piece of 2-in.(50.8 mm) squa
9、re stainless steel, 0.240 6 0.005 in. (6.1 6 0.1mm) thick, with one side turned to 1.125 in. (28.6 mm) indiameter (one square inch area) to depth of 0.150 in. (3.8 mm)(see Fig. 1).4.5 Dial Micrometer, as described in Test Method F386when measuring resilient floor coverings containing a foamlayer as
10、part of the construction or as described in Test MethodF387 when measuring all other resilient floor coverings.4.6 Template of Poly(methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), or ofother transparent material, 2 by 2 in. (50.8 by 50.8 mm) withround scratch line centered on the template that is 1.125 in.(28.58 mm) i
11、n diameter, defining the test area, and with a12 in.(12.7 mm) diameter hole at the center of the template to drawa circle on the specimen where thickness will be measured.4.7 Die, 2 by 2 in. (50.8 by 50.8 mm) and press, papercutter,or equivalent to cut specimens to 2 by 2 in. size (50.8 by 50.8mm).4
12、.8 OptionalOpen box without spring clips for 2 by 2 in.(50.8 by 50.8 mm) photographic slides, or equivalent, toseparate specimens during conditioning and recovery periods.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F06 on ResilientFloor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of
13、Subcommittee F06.30 on TestMethods - Performance.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published November 2011. Originallyapproved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F97007. DOI:10.1520/F0970-07R11.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM
14、Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3For additional information, see Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI)document, Static Limit Testing of Resilient Flooring Products, available
15、 from RFCI,401 E. Jefferson, Suite 102, Rockville, MD 20850, 1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5. Sampling, Test Specimens and Test Units5.1 The specimens shall be 2 by 2 in. (50.8 by 50.8 mm).The test unit shall consis
16、t of three specimens.5.2 The central one square inch test area of each specimenshould be free of mortar lines or other embossing lines, ifpossible. If not possible, the largest flat, raised area should becentered on the specimen.5.3 If the sample is nubble embossed, the specimen shouldbe cut so that
17、 a nub is at the center of the specimen where thespecimen will be measured.5.4 A circle slightly larger than the 0.250 in. (6.35 mm)diameter foot of the thickness gauge (4.5) is drawn on the wearlayer at the center of the specimen, using the PMMA template(4.6), to ensure that thickness measurements
18、are made at thesame spot.6. Conditioning6.1 Condition the test unit at least 16 h at 73.4 6 3.6F(23.0 6 2.0C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity and test in thesame environment (see Specification E171).7. Procedures7.1 Measure the initial thickness of each specimen, wearlayer up, at the center of the sp
19、ecimen using the dial microm-eter. Record the value to the nearest 0.001 in. (0.025 mm) as T1.7.2 Place the 2 by 2 in. (50.8 by 50.8 mm) indentor plate ontop of the 2 by 2 in. (50.8 by 50.8 mm) specimen with the 1.125in. (28.58 mm) diameter surface flat against the wear layer ofthe specimen.7.3 Stac
20、k the remaining specimens and indentor plates asshown in Fig. 2. Place as many specimen/indentor plate setsunder the indentation machine plunger as will fit.7.4 Square the stack of specimen/indentor plate sets andthen center the stack under the plunger of the indentationmachine.7.5 Check all clearan
21、ces to be sure that the plunger andmajor load shaft with weight platform and weights will be freeto move down without restriction as the height of the stack ofspecimens diminishes during test. If necessary, place a metalspacer above or below the plunger, and adjust the position ofthe collar on the p
22、lunger that supports a dial indicator (not usedfor static load test) to ensure adequate clearances during test.7.6 Apply the load according to the detail specification (75,125, 175, or 250 lb) by lowering gently, without impact.7.7 Remove the load after 24 6 0.25 h and separate thespecimens from the
23、 indentor plates. Place the specimensindividually on a horizontal surface with the wear layer up oron edge in a slide box to recover .7.8 Allow specimens to recover for 24 6 0.25 h. Measurethe final thickness at the same point used to determine initialthickness. Record the value to the nearest 0.001
24、 in (0.025 mm)as T2.8. Calculation8.1 Calculate the residual indentation for each specimen asfollows:Residual indentation 5 T12 T2(1)where:T1= initial thickness of uncompressed specimens, andT2= thickness of the specimen after the 24 h recoveryperiod.9. Report9.1 Report the following information:9.1
25、.1 Complete identification of the product tested includingtype, source and manufacturers reference numbers,9.1.2 The applied load,9.1.3 The residual indentation for each specimen, and9.1.4 The average residual indentation.10. Precision and Bias410.1 Precision Statement for Test Method: 75 psiPrecisi
26、on, characterized by repeatability, Sr, r, and reproduc-ibility, SR, R, has been determined for the materials to be:Materials Average Sr SR r RMaterial A 1.2900 0.4606 0.7244 1.2897 2.0283Material B 1.8383 0.7251 0.9941 2.0302 2.78354Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters
27、 and maybe obtained by requesting Research Report RR:F06-1005.NOTEAll dimensions are in inches. Tolerance is 60.005 in. (60.1mm).Metric Equivalents:Inches Millimetres2.000 50.81.125 28.60.240 6.10.150 3.80.090 2.3FIG. 1 Indentor Plates for Static Load Limit TestFIG. 2 Test Specimen Stacking Procedur
28、eF970 07 (2011)2Material C 2.5400 0.6315 1.6225 1.7683 4.5431Material D 0.7817 0.3405 1.2443 0.9533 3.4841Material E 1.0283 0.4295 0.5103 1.2027 1.4289Material F 1.2583 0.3515 0.8906 0.9842 2.4938Material G 1.1517 0.3130 0.5485 0.8765 1.5357Material H 0.8050 0.4396 0.7639 1.2309 2.138910.2 Precision
29、 Statement for Test Method: 125 psiPrecision, characterized by repeatability, Sr, r, and reproduc-ibility, SR, R, has been determined for the materials to be:Materials Average Sr SR r RMaterial A 1.5650 0.4410 0.6230 1.2347 1.7444Material B 2.4700 0.7770 0.9865 2.1755 2.7621Material C 3.6150 0.5257
30、1.5327 1.4719 4.2916Material D 0.9133 0.3177 1.1233 0.8897 3.1453Material E 1.2967 0.3782 1.3130 1.0590 3.6765Material F 2.0967 0.6213 1.1458 1.7395 3.2082Material G 1.2500 0.4299 0.6220 1.2036 1.7415Material H 0.8867 0.3490 0.8310 0.9772 2.326710.3 Precision Statement for Test Method: 175 psiPrecis
31、ion, characterized by repeatability, Sr, r, and reproduc-ibility, SR, R, has been determined for the materials to be:Materials Average Sr SR r RMaterial A 2.3050 0.4881 0.5336 1.3667 1.4941Material B 2.9000 0.8636 0.9125 2.4181 2.5550Material C 4.5833 0.8461 1.7083 2.3690 4.7833Material D 0.7817 0.5
32、179 0.9264 1.4501 2.5939Material E 1.3067 0.5465 0.7144 1.5301 2.0003Material F 3.0000 0.6880 1.2707 1.9264 3.5579Material G 1.2733 0.3723 0.5720 1.0425 1.6016Material H 1.2317 0.4331 0.6054 0.2127 1.695110.4 Precision Statement for Test Method: 250 psiPrecision, characterized by repeatability, Sr,
33、r, and reproduc-ibility, SR, R, has been determined for the materials to be:Materials Average Sr SR r RMaterial A 3.4117 0.6008 2.1059 1.6822 5.8965Material B 3.4600 0.8773 1.8846 2.4565 5.2769Material C 6.9933 0.7898 5.4767 2.2115 15.3348Material D 0.5700 0.5293 0.6072 1.4820 1.7002Material E 2.143
34、3 0.4278 1.9323 1.1978 5.4104Material F 4.7667 0.6069 2.3446 1.6993 6.5650Material G 3.1017 0.5088 1.7970 1.4245 5.0315Material H 1.8033 0.5975 0.7532 1.6730 2.108910.5 Material Identification:Material AType I, Grade 3 Floor CoveringMaterial BType I, Grade 3 Floor Covering High Blow Ratio Foam Layer
35、Material CType I, Grade 3 Double Felt, Double Foam, Wear Layer/CompactCoatMaterial DType II, Grade 1 Homogeneous Commercial Floor CoveringMaterial EType I, Grade 1, Floor Covering with Urethane Top CoatMaterial FType I, Grade 1 Floor CoveringMaterial GType I, Grade 2 Floor CoveringMaterial HType II,
36、 Grade 1 Floor Covering10.6 In the tables in 10.1-10.4, for the materials indicated:average = numerical average of test resultsfor all replicates from all labora-tories,Sr = within-laboratory standard de-viation of the average,r = 2.83 Sr,SR = between-laboratory standard de-viation of the average,R
37、= 2.83 SR,repeatability (Sr, r) = in comparing two average valuesfor the same material obtained bythe same operator using the sameequipment on the same day, themeans should be judged notequivalent if they differ by morethan the r value for that materialand condition, andreproducibility (SR, R) = in
38、comparing two average valuesfor the same material obtained bydifferent operators using differ-ent equipment on different days,the means should be judged notequivalent if they differ by morethan the R value for that materialand condition. (This applies be-tween different laboratories orbetween differ
39、ent equipmentwithin the same laboratory.)These judgments will have an approximate 0.95 (95 %) prob-ability of being correct. Other materials may give somewhatdifferent results. For further information on the methodologyused in Section 10, consult Practice E691.11. Keywords11.1 flooring; recovery; re
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