EN 12503-7:2001
(Main)Sports mats - Part 7: Determination of static stiffness
Sports mats - Part 7: Determination of static stiffness
This European Standard specifies a method of test for the determination of static stiffness for type 12 of prEN 12503-3.
Sportmatten - Teil 7: Bestimmung der statischen Steifigkeit
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der statischen Steifigkeit von Sportmatten des Typs 12 von EN 12503-3:2001 fest.
Tapis de sport - Partie 7: Détermination de la rigidité statique
La présente norme européenne fixe une méthode d'essai permettant de déterminer la rigidité statique des tapis du type 12 conforme à l'EN 12503-3: 2001.
Športne blazine - 7. del: Ugotavljanje togosti pri statični obremenitvi
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 03-Apr-2001
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2001
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 136 - Sports, playground and other recreational equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 136/WG 22 - Gymnastic and playing field equipment
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 26-Apr-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Overview
EN 12503-7:2001 specifies a laboratory method for the determination of static stiffness of type 12 sports mats (referenced in EN 12503-3:2001). The procedure provides repeatable, documented measurements that support safety verification, quality control and compliance for indoor sports equipment such as judo mats.
This standard is part of the EN 12503 series covering sports mats and complements tests for shock absorption and friction.
Key Topics
Principle
- An indentor is applied to the mat under a specified mass and the deflection under the indentor is measured relative to the deflection at a set radius (normalised deflection).
Apparatus and dimensions
- Load applied through an indentor of 78 mm diameter (as specified in EN 12503-4).
- Total applied mass: (50 ± 0,5) kg.
- Measurement uses a circular plate 160 mm diameter with a central hole 80 mm diameter and a scale attached to the indentor to read deflection in millimetres.
Test piece and conditioning
- The test piece is the complete mat.
- Condition test pieces for a minimum of 24 h at (21 ± 3) °C immediately before testing; perform tests at the same temperature.
Procedure
- Place the indentor on the top surface under the specified load.
- Measure the difference between deflection at the centre and at diameter 160 ± 1 mm, 2 min ± 5 s after applying the load.
- Repeat at four positions approximately at the centre of each quarter of the mat.
- Note: positions used for static stiffness must not coincide with those used for shock absorption (EN 12503-4).
Expression of results
- Report the mean of the measured deflections. Record individual test values if required.
Test report requirements (minimum):
- Standard reference (EN 12503-7), mat identification (type, manufacturer, history), test temperature, mean deflection, individual values (if required) and any deviations from the procedure.
Applications
- Verification of safety and performance for judo and other indoor sports mats
- Quality assurance and factory acceptance testing
- Procurement specifications and conformity checks
- Comparative evaluation during product development and selection
Related Standards
- EN 12503-3:2001 - Sports mats - Part 3: Judo mats, safety requirements
- EN 12503-4:2001 - Sports mats - Part 4: Determination of shock absorption
These related parts describe mat types, shock absorption test apparatus and the indentor referenced for EN 12503-7. Use EN 12503-7 results alongside shock absorption and friction data for comprehensive mat assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12503-7:2001 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Sports mats - Part 7: Determination of static stiffness". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method of test for the determination of static stiffness for type 12 of prEN 12503-3.
This European Standard specifies a method of test for the determination of static stiffness for type 12 of prEN 12503-3.
EN 12503-7:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.HQLWYLSportmatten - Teil 7: Bestimmung der statischen SteifigkeitTapis de sport - Partie 7: Détermination de la rigidité statiqueSports mats - Part 7: Determination of static stiffness97.220.30Oprema za dvoranske športeIndoor sports equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12503-7:2001SIST EN 12503-7:2002en01-september-2002SIST EN 12503-7:2002SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12503-7April 2001ICS 97.220.30English versionSports mats - Part 7: Determination of static stiffnessTapis de sport - Partie 7: Détermination de la rigiditéstatiqueSportmatten - Teil 7: Bestimmung der statischen SteifigkeitThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 January 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12503-7:2001 ESIST EN 12503-7:2002
Page 2EN 12503-7:2001ContentsPageForeword .21
Scope .32
Normative references .33
Principle .34
Apparatus .35
Test piece .36
Conditioning .37
Procedure .58
Expression of results .59
Test report .5ForewordThis European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 "Sports, playground and otherrecreational equipment", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by October 2001, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby October 2001.This standard EN 12503 "Sports mats" consists of:Part 1:Gymnastic mats, safety requirementsPart 2:Pole vault and high jump mats, safety requirementsPart 3:Judo mats, safety requirementsPart 4:Determination of shock absorptionPart 5:Determination of the base frictionPart 6:Determination of the top frictionPart 7:Determination of static stiffness
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