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BS EN 1177:2018:2019 Edition

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Impact attenuating playground surfacing. Methods of test for determination of impact attenuation

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BSI 2019 36
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This European Standard specifies the test apparatus and the impact test methods for determining the impact attenuation of surfacing by measuring the acceleration experienced during impact. Test apparatus in compliance with this standard are applicable to tests carried out in a laboratory or on site by either methods described. NOTE The test methods described in this standard are also applicable for impact areas required in other standards than for playground equipment, e.g. for outdoor fitness equipment and parkour equipment.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
2 National foreword
6 European foreword
8 Introduction
10 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
11 4 Test apparatus
4.1 Suitability
4.2 Components of the apparatus
4.2.1 General
12 4.2.2 Headform
4.2.3 Signal conditioner (optional)
4.2.4 Guidance system
4.2.5 Fall height measuring equipment
13 4.2.6 Release system
4.2.7 Signal transmission system
4.2.8 Impact measuring equipment
14 4.3 Accuracy of apparatus
4.3.1 Calibration by a laboratory
4.3.2 Checks by operators
15 5 Testing procedure
5.1 Principle of impact measurement
5.1.1 General
5.1.2 Time/acceleration curve
5.1.3 Calculation of results
16 5.2 Selection and definition of test positions
6 Test Method 1 — Determination of Critical Fall Height (CFH)
6.1 Principle
6.2 Testing in the laboratory
17 6.2.3 Selection of data for determination of critical fall height
6.2.4 Procedures for specific types of product
19 6.3 Testing on site
7 Test Method 2 — Determination of Impact Attenuation on site
7.1 Principle
20 7.2 Selection and recording of test positions
7.3 Carrying out the test
7.4 Results
21 8 Reports
8.1 General
8.2 Tests carried out in the laboratory with Method 1
8.3 Tests carried out on site in accordance with Method 1
22 8.4 Tests carried out on site in accordance with Method 2
24 Annex A (informative) Test rig for determination of impact attenuation
25 Annex B (informative) Typical examples of trace of acceleration against time and curve of HIC and gmax values against drop height
27 Annex C (informative) Verification of computer algorithm used for the calculation of HIC (see 4.3.1.4)
28 Annex D (normative) Procedure for selection of test positions in playgrounds for Method 2 (see Clause 7)
32 Annex E (normative) Method for compaction of loose particulate impact attenuating material (see 6.2.4.5.1)
34 Annex F (informative) Example of a regime for checking the function of an HIC test apparatus
BS EN 1177:2018
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