EN 14952:2005
(Main)Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of water absorption of unbound minerals
Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of water absorption of unbound minerals
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of water absorption of unbound minerals (grain size till 6 mm) for outdoor sports surfaces.
Sportböden - Bestimmung der Wasseraufnahme von ungebundenen mineralischen Belägen
Sols sportifs - Détermination de l'absorption d'eau des minéraux non liés
La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de l’absorption d’eau des minéraux
non liés (grosseur de grain jusqu’à 6 mm) pour terrains de sport de plein air.
Površine za športne dejavnosti – Ugotavljanje absorpcije vode pri oblogah iz nevezanih mineralov
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 01-Nov-2005
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2006
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 217 - Surfaces for sport areas
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 217/WG 4 - Unbound mineral surfaces
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 04-Jun-2022
- Completion Date
- 04-Jun-2022
Overview
EN 14952:2005, published by CEN, specifies a standardized laboratory method for the determination of water absorption of unbound minerals used in outdoor sports surfaces. The method applies to materials with a grain size up to 6 mm and is intended to provide consistent, reproducible results for material specification, quality control and comparative assessment.
Key Topics
- Scope: Method for unbound mineral particles (grain size till 6 mm) used in sports-area surfacings.
- Principle: A perforated cylinder filled with a dry sample is immersed in a shallow water bath; the mass gain after immersion measures water absorption.
- Apparatus: Includes an acrylic cylinder (height 200 mm, diameter 110 mm as illustrated in the standard), a water tank, compaction apparatus (falling weight and rubber disc), supporting ring, funnel, and precise timing and weighing instruments.
- Test specimen & conditioning:
- Prepare a specimen with grain size up to 6 mm and a mass of at least 5 000 g.
- Dry in an oven at (105 ± 5) °C for at least 24 h and condition at (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 10) % RH for at least 24 h prior to testing.
- Procedure highlights:
- Use 1 250 g of dry material to fill the cylinder, compacting the sample by repeated falling-weight impacts.
- Immerse the cylinder vertically in water (depth ~40 mm) for 15 min ± 2 s, remove, blot and weigh to determine absorbed water.
- Repeat the procedure to confirm repeatability and calculate average values or report min/max where variability exceeds limits specified in the standard.
- Expression of results: Water absorption is reported in grams and as a percentage of the dry mass (formula based on mass before and after immersion). The test report must reference EN 14952:2005 and note specimen nature and any deviations.
Applications
- Quality control: Verify material conformity before installation of outdoor sports surfaces.
- Material selection: Compare candidate unbound mineral aggregates for susceptibility to moisture uptake, which affects compaction, drainage and long-term performance.
- Durability assessment: Water absorption data supports evaluations of freeze–thaw risk, binder compatibility and stability under wet conditions.
- Compliance and procurement: Use EN 14952:2005 test data to support tender specifications, acceptance criteria and regulatory compliance for sports facilities.
Related Standards
- EN 14952:2005 was developed by CEN/TC 217 (Surfaces for sports areas). For a complete compliance program, consult other CEN standards on sports surfaces and national implementations endorsed by CEN members.
This standard provides a clear, repeatable laboratory protocol for assessing water uptake of unbound minerals, helping stakeholders ensure reliable performance and consistent material specification for outdoor sports installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14952:2005 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of water absorption of unbound minerals". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of water absorption of unbound minerals (grain size till 6 mm) for outdoor sports surfaces.
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of water absorption of unbound minerals (grain size till 6 mm) for outdoor sports surfaces.
EN 14952:2005 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-februar-2006
Površine za športne dejavnosti – Ugotavljanje absorpcije vode pri oblogah iz
nevezanih mineralov
Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of water absorption of unbound minerals
Sportböden - Bestimmung der Wasseraufnahme von ungebundenen mineralischen
Belägen
Sols sportifs - Détermination de l'absorption d'eau des minéraux non liés
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14952:2005
ICS:
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 14952
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2005
ICS 97.220.10
English Version
Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of water absorption of
unbound minerals
Sols sportifs - Détermination de l'absorption d'eau des Sportböden - Bestimmung der Wasseraufnahme von
minéraux non liés ungebundenen mineralischen Belägen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 September 2005.
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Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope .4
2 Principle.4
3 Apparatus .4
4 Test specimen .4
5 Conditioning.4
6 Procedure .5
7 Expression of results.5
8 Test report .5
Foreword
This European Standard (EN 14952:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 217
“Surfaces for sports areas”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
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 May 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by May 2006.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Mal
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