BS EN 1177:2018

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

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BSI	2018	36

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Description

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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2	undefined
10	1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions
11	4 Test apparatus 4.1 Suitability
12	4.2 Components of the apparatus 4.2.1 General 4.2.2 Headform 4.2.3 Signal conditioner (optional) 4.2.4 Guidance system
13	4.2.5 Fall height measuring equipment 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
16	5.1.3 Calculation of results 5.2 Selection and definition of test positions
17	6 Test Method 1 − Determination of Critical Fall Height (CFH) 6.1 Principle 6.2 Testing in the laboratory
19	6.3 Testing on site
20	7 Test Method 2 – Determination of Impact Attenuation on site 7.1 Principle 7.2 Selection and recording of test positions
21	7.3 Carrying out the test 7.4 Results 8 Reports 8.1 General 8.2 Tests carried out in the laboratory with Method 1
22	8.3 Tests carried out on site in accordance with Method 1
23	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) D.1 Principle D.2 Criteria for selection of test zones (3.12)
33	Annex E (normative)Method for compaction of loose particulate impact attenuating material (see 6.2.4.5.1) E.1 General E.2 Measurement of layer thickness E.3 Compaction procedure
35	Annex F (informative)Example of a regime for checking the function of an HIC test apparatus

Additional information

Status	Withdrawn
Title	Impact attenuating playground surfacing. Methods of test for determination of impact attenuation
Corrects	BS EN 1177:2018
Replaces	BS EN 1177:2008
Publisher	BSI
Committee	SW/65
Pages	36
Publication Date	2019-02-07
Withdrawn Date	2024-02-09
ISBN	978 0 539 03169 0
Standard Number	BS EN 1177:2018
Identical National Standard Of	EN 1177:2018+AC:2019
Descriptors	Playgrounds, Impact testing, Dimensions, Recreation facilities, Testing conditions, Falling (accident), Drop tests, Test equipment, Shock-absorbing materials, Test specimens, Specimen preparation, Injuries, Surfacing (exterior spaces), Performance, Construction materials, Thickness, Head (anatomy), Safety measures, Playground equipment
ICS Codes	97.200.40 - Playgrounds

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