ASTM F141-12

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Standard Terminology Relating to
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Resilient Floor Coverings
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF141;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Referenced Documents cellular concrete, n—a light weight flooring substrate material
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which utilizes a hydraulic cement as the binder and has a
1.1 ASTM Standards:
homogeneous void or cell structure attained using gas
F1066 Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
forming chemicals or foaming agents.
F1303 Specification for Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with
Backing
concrete, n—a hard, strong material made by mixing a
F1344 Specification for Rubber Floor Tile
cementing material (commonly portland cement) and a
F1700 Specification for Solid Vinyl Floor Tile
mineral aggregate (as washed sand and gravel or broken
F1859 Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With-
rock) with sufficient water to cause the cement to set and
out Backing
bind the entire mass.
F1860 Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With
Backing
coefficient of friction—the ratio of the tangential force that is
F1913 Specification forVinyl Sheet Floor CoveringWithout
needed to start or maintain uniform relative motion between
Backing
two contacting surfaces to the perpendicular force holding
F2034 Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering
them in contact. (See DCOF and SCOF in 2.2 for clarifica-
F2195 Specification for Linoleum Floor Tile
tion.)
cork tile, n—a floor surfacing unit made from natural cork
2. Terminology
shavings compressed and baked to be thoroughly and
2.1 Terms and Definitions:
uniformly bonded together.
above-grade, adj—above the surface of the ground, as related
to floor location, above a well-ventilated space with at least
cushioned vinyl flooring, n—any vinyl sheet floor covering
18 in. (457.2 mm) between the bottom of the lowest
incorporating a foam layer as part of its construction.
horizontal structural member and any point of the ground.
dimensional stability, n—the ability of a resilient flooring to
abrasion, n—wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction.
retain its original dimensions during the service life of the
product.
across machine direction, n—the direction perpendicular to
DISCUSSION—This property is usually measured by: (1) temperature-
which a product moves through the manufacturing process.
induced dimensional change—the alteration in linear dimensions as a
asphalt tile, n—an obsolete floor surfacing unit composed of
result of exposure to a significant variation in temperature followed by
asphalt or hydrocarbon resins, or both, crysotile asbestos a return to original conditions; or (2) moisture-induced dimensional
change—the alteration in linear dimensions as a result of exposure to
fibers, mineral fillers, and pigments.
a significant variation in moisture.
below-grade, adj—below the surface of the ground, as related
drying room yellowing, n—a yellowish cast on linoleum
to floor location, part or all of the floor is below the ground.
resultant from the oxidation process that will go away with
light exposure. Without continued light exposure, the cast
may reappear.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on
Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.10
dynamic coefficient of friction—the ratio of the tangential
on Terminology.
Current edition approved March 1, 2012. Published April 2012. Originally force that is needed to maintain uniform relative motion
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F141-11. DOI:
between two contacting surfaces to the perpendicular force
10.1520/F0141-12.
holding them in contact (DCOF).
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embossed, adj—having a permanent multilevel surface pro-
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flexibility, n—the ability to be bent, turned, or twisted without lippage, n—abrupt, height difference in elevation between
cracking, breaking or showing other permanent damage and edges of adjacent resilient flooring, usually as it relates to
with or without returning of itself to its former shape. installed tile.
friction, n—resistance to t
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