1、Designation: F2440 04 (Reapproved 2010)An American National StandardStandard Specification forIndoor Wall/Feature Padding1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2440; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, th
2、e 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 This specification covers wall padding and padding forother indoor structures.All padding constructions are
3、included.The intended use of this specification is for the qualification ofconstruction designs and comparison of products.NOTE 1This specification was developed due to the numerous designsin existence and the need to provide a method to determine if a wall padmeets a minimum level of protection.NOT
4、E 2There is no equivalent ISO standard.1.2 The values as stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values in parentheses are given for informationonly.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of
5、the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. See 7.1 for specifichazards statement.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of SurfacingMaterials W
6、ithin the Use Zone of Playground Equipment3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 coatingpolyvinyl chloride (PVC) or PVC copoly-mer, or both, or other suitable polymeric materials.4. Classification4.1 Classify padding in accordance with the specific appli-cation.Type 1
7、: Permanently attached Type 2: RemovableGrade A: Coated Grade B: Covered or encased5. Significance and Use5.1 The padding shall be constructed to yield the valueslisted in Table 1 throughout the impact area under the condi-tions of the manufacturers warranty.5.2 Special requirements for the padding
8、shall be subject topurchase agreements. Special requirements shall never reduceany of the basic requirements listed in this standard.5.3 Good manufacturing practices shall be used in theconstruction and inspection of the padding.6. Performance Requirements6.1 The requirements listed in this section
9、and in Table 1 areminimal for new and reconditioned padding.6.2 Shock Absorption:6.2.1 Determine the shock absorption properties of thepadding in accordance with instrumentation of SpecificationF1292.6.2.2 The maximum gmaxvalues for the padding shall notexceed 200 and the HIC shall not exceed 1000 a
10、s listed inTable 1. Lower values for gmaxand HIC indicate bettershock-absorbing values.NOTE 3Under the specified test conditions (that is, missile size,impact velocity, and so forth), lower gmaxvalues indicate better shock-absorbing properties.6.3 ThicknessThe thickness of the new or reconditionedpa
11、dding shall be sufficient to provide the shock-absorptionproperties listed in Table 1.7. General Requirements7.1 Wall padding is normally produced in sections that areassembled prior to use. The padding shall be installed such thatthese sections are fastened securely together to prevent themfrom bec
12、oming separated during use. (WarningAreas ofpadding missing coating or covering are considered healthhazards.)8. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations8.1 Padding should be used on walls and other facilityfeatures in or around the playing area that an athlete mightcontact during play.1This spe
13、cification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.12 onGymnastics and Wrestling Equipment.Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originallyapproved in 2004. Last previous edition approv
14、ed in 2004 as F2440 04. DOI:10.1520/F2440-04R10.2For 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.1Copyright AS
15、TM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.8.2 The length and width dimensions of the mats shall beappropriate to provide protection for that area. Padding istypically installed no more than 4 in. from the floor up to 6 ft.9. Specimen Prepar
16、ation9.1 The test specimens shall be representative of the fin-ished padding, a section cut from a finished pad, or a smallersample made at the same time and with the same constructionand materials as the pad.10. Test Methods10.1 Conduct the tests at a temperature of 23 6 2C (73.4 63.6F) and 50 6 5
17、% relative humidity, unless otherwisespecified.10.2 The shock absorption properties of the mats shall bedetermined using Specification F1292 with the followingconditions:10.2.1 Laboratory and field test.10.2.2 Impact velocities of 498 6 22 cm/s (215 6 9 in./s).4 ft drop height.NOTE 4Impact velocity,
18、 rather than a drop height, is specified toeliminate the problem of friction on the guide rails of the missile. Minoramounts of friction can be overcome by simply increasing the drop height.Cleaning or lubricating, or both, the guide rods and bearing will normallyeliminate greater amounts of frictio
19、n.11. Keywords11.1 protective pad; shock absorption pad; wall padASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any su
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22、 fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this
23、 standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org). Permission rights to photocopy the standard may also be secured from the ASTM website (www.astm.org/COPYRIGHT/).TABLE 1 Performance and Physical Property Values for WallPaddingAProperty Section Test Method Newgmax10.2 SpecificationF1292at 498 cm/s (215 in./s), max 200Thickness, mm (in.), min 25.4 (1 in.)HIC 6.3 SpecificationF12921000AAs specified by manufacturerF2440 04 (2010)2
