1.1 These test methods establish a recommended list from which suitable test methods shall be selected for the identification of physical property characteristics and comparison of the performance properties of synthetic turf systems or components for athletic and recreational uses, or both.
1.2 Some of the test procedures are suitable only for the laboratory characterization of either components or the complete system; others are suitable for tests on installed sports fields; and some tests may be applied in both the laboratory and the field.
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods apply as a group to the description of synthetic turf playing surfaces.
1.4 Some of the test procedures are specific for components of the synthetic turf system, and others apply to the complete synthetic turf playing surface.
1.5 Reference to the methods for testing the synthetic turf playing surface and its components contained herein should state specifically the particular test or tests desired and not necessarily 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 the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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ASTM D2859 Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials
ASTM D3218 Standard Specification for Polyolefin Monofilaments
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ASTM D395 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property-Compression Set
ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers8212;Tension
ASTM D4158 Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Uniform Abrasion)
ASTM D5034 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
ASTM D5251 Standard Practice for the Operation of the Tetrapod Walker Drum Tester
ASTM D5644 Standard Test Method for Rubber Compounding Materials—Determination of Particle Size Distribution of Vulcanized Particulate Rubber
ASTM D5793 Standard Test Method for Binding Sites Per Unit Length or Width of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
ASTM D5823 Standard Test Method for Tuft Height of Pile Floor Coverings*, 2024-01-17 Update
ASTM D5848 Standard Test Method for Mass Per Unit Area of Pile Yarn Floor Coverings
ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D7138 Standard Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of Synthetic Fibers*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
ASTM E648 Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
ASTM F1015 Standard Test Method for Relative Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces
ASTM F1632 Standard Test Method for Particle Size Analysis and Sand Shape Grading of Golf Course Putting Green and Sports Field Rootzone Mixes
ASTM F1936 Standard Specification for Shock-Absorbing Properties of North American Football Field Playing Systems as Measured in the Field
ASTM F2117 Standard Test Method for Vertical Rebound Characteristics of Sports Surface/Ball Systems; Acoustical Measurement
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ASTM F1551-09(2017) history
2023ASTM F1551-23 Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
2017ASTM F1551-09(2017) Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
2009ASTM F1551-09 Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
2003ASTM F1551-03 Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
1994ASTM F1551-94 Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials