EN 17324:2020
(Main)Surfaces for sports areas - Test method for the determination of the resistance to dynamic fatigue of shock pads and sports surfaces
Surfaces for sports areas - Test method for the determination of the resistance to dynamic fatigue of shock pads and sports surfaces
This document specifies a method of test for the determination of resistance to dynamic fatigue of shockpads (including elastic layers) used in synthetic turf surfacing systems. It can also be used on other types and complete forms of sports surfacing systems.
The test is undertaken on test specimens in the laboratory.
Sportböden - Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen dynamische Ermüdung von elastifizierenden Schichten und Sportflächen
Dieses Dokument legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen dynamische Ermüdung von elastifizierenden Schichten (einschließlich elastischer Schichten), die in Kunststoffrasen-flächen verwendet werden, fest. Es kann auch für andere Arten und ganzheitliche Sportböden angewendet werden.
Die Prüfung wird an Prüfkörpern im Labor durchgeführt.
Sols sportifs - Méthode d’essai visant à déterminer la résistance à la fatigue dynamique des couches de souplesse et des sols sportifs
Le présent document spécifie une méthode d’essai visant à déterminer la résistance à la fatigue dynamique des couches de souplesse (y compris les couches élastiques) utilisées dans les procédés de revêtement en gazon synthétique. Cette méthode peut également être utilisée sur d’autres types et sur des systèmes de revêtement de sol sportif complets.
L’essai est conduit sur des éprouvettes, en laboratoire.
Podloge za športne dejavnosti - Preskusna metoda za ugotavljanje odpornosti proti dinamični utrujenosti oblog za blaženje udarcev in športnih podlog
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 05-May-2020
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Nov-2020
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 217 - Surfaces for sport areas
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 217/WG 6 - Synthetic turf areas
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2025
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2025
Overview
EN 17324:2020 - "Surfaces for sports areas - Test method for the determination of the resistance to dynamic fatigue of shock pads and sports surfaces" - is a CEN laboratory test standard that defines how to assess the dynamic fatigue resistance of shock pads (including elastic layers) used primarily in synthetic turf surfacing systems. The method simulates repeated impacts to measure changes in shock absorption, thickness, and visible damage (cracking, delamination or break-up) after controlled cyclic loading.
Keywords: EN 17324:2020, shock pads, dynamic fatigue, sports surfaces, test method, shock absorption, synthetic turf.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Scope: Applies to shockpads and other sports surfacing systems; testing is performed on laboratory specimens.
- Test principle: Repeated impact loading and measurement of performance changes (shock absorption, thickness).
- Apparatus (modified from EN ISO 3385):
- Indenter diameter: 100 mm ± 5 mm
- Indenter radius: 8 mm ± 2 mm
- Maximum impact load: 750 N ± 50 N
- Impact frequency: 10 cycles/min ± 1 cycle/min
- Duration: typically 10 000 cycles ± 100 cycles (or as product spec)
- Specimen size: Minimum 375 mm × 375 mm.
- Conditioning and temperature: Specimens conditioned and tested at (23 ± 2) °C; minimum 3-hour flat conditioning prior to test.
- Measurements before and after fatigue:
- Shock absorption measured per CEN/TS 16717 (Advanced Artificial Athlete).
- Thickness measured per EN 1969 (bound rubber) or EN ISO 9863-1 (prefabricated foam/geo-felt).
- Report mean values for three specimens and compute absolute and percentage changes.
- Reporting: Test report must include identification, mean pre/post values, losses in shock absorption and thickness, description and photographs of damage, and reference to EN 17324:2020.
Applications
- Manufacturers of shock pads and sports surfacing layers use EN 17324:2020 to validate durability and support product specifications.
- Independent test laboratories apply the method to provide objective performance data for compliance, product development, and certification.
- Specifiers, installers and facility managers refer to test results when selecting materials for synthetic turf sports fields, running tracks, and multi-purpose sports areas.
- Procurement and standards bodies use the method to compare products and set procurement criteria for long-term performance and player safety.
Related Standards
- EN ISO 3385 - Dynamic fatigue (constant-load pounding) principles
- CEN/TS 16717 - Shock absorption and energy restitution (Advanced Artificial Athlete)
- EN 1969 - Thickness determination for bound rubber crumb shockpads
- EN ISO 9863-1 - Thickness of single-layer geosynthetics
EN 17324:2020 provides a standardized, repeatable laboratory method to quantify how shock pads withstand repeated impacts - essential for ensuring safety, longevity and consistent performance of sports surfacing systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 17324:2020 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Surfaces for sports areas - Test method for the determination of the resistance to dynamic fatigue of shock pads and sports surfaces". This standard covers: This document specifies a method of test for the determination of resistance to dynamic fatigue of shockpads (including elastic layers) used in synthetic turf surfacing systems. It can also be used on other types and complete forms of sports surfacing systems. The test is undertaken on test specimens in the laboratory.
This document specifies a method of test for the determination of resistance to dynamic fatigue of shockpads (including elastic layers) used in synthetic turf surfacing systems. It can also be used on other types and complete forms of sports surfacing systems. The test is undertaken on test specimens in the laboratory.
EN 17324:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2020
Podloge za športne dejavnosti - Preskusna metoda za ugotavljanje odpornosti
proti dinamični utrujenosti oblog za blaženje udarcev in športnih podlog
Surfaces for sports areas - Test method for the determination of the resistance to
dynamic fatigue of shock pads and sports surfaces
Sportböden - Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen
dynamische Ermüdung von elastifizierenden Schichten und Sportflächen
Sols sportifs - Méthode d’essai visant à déterminer la résistance à la fatigue dynamique
des couches de souplesse et des sols sportifs
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17324:2020
ICS:
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 17324
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.220.10
English Version
Surfaces for sports areas - Test method for the
determination of the resistance to dynamic fatigue of
shock pads and sports surfaces
Sols sportifs - Méthode d'essai visant à déterminer la Sportböden - Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der
résistance à la fatigue dynamique des couches de Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen dynamische Ermüdung
souplesse et des sols sportifs von elastifizierenden Schichten und Sportflächen
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Principle . 4
5 Apparatus . 4
6 Test specimens . 5
7 Conditioning and test temperature . 5
8 Procedure . 5
9 Expression of results . 6
10 Test report . 6
European foreword
This document (EN 17324:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 217 “Surfaces for
sports areas”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2020, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by November 2020.
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According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ire
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