EN 13893:2002
(Main)Resilient, laminate and textile floor coverings - Measurement of dynamic coefficient of friction on dry floor surfaces
Resilient, laminate and textile floor coverings - Measurement of dynamic coefficient of friction on dry floor surfaces
This European standard specifies the parameters for the measurement of dynamic coefficient of friction (u) on surfaces of resilient, laminate and textile floor coverings, usually walked on with shoes. Reliefed floor coverings with a displacement volume <= 4 cm3/dm2 are included. The measurements are made on dry flooring surfaces only.
Elastische, laminierte und textile Bodenbeläge - Messung des Gleitreibungskoeffizienten von trockenen Bodenbelagsoberflächen
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Parameter für die Messung des Gleitreibungskoeffizienten (u) auf den Oberflächen von elastischen, laminierten und textilen Bodenbelägen fest, die üblicherweise mit Schuhen begangen werden. Diese Norm gilt auch für profilierte Bodenbeläge mit einem Verdrängungsvolumen von <= 4 cm3/dm2. Die Messungen sind ausschließlich auf trockenen Bodenbelagsoberflächen durchzuführen.
Revêtements de sol résilients, stratifiés et textiles - Détermination du coefficient de frottement dynamique sur la surface des sols secs
La présente Norme européenne spécifie la méthode de mesurage du coefficient de frottement dynamique ( ) sur la surface des revêtements de sol résilients, stratifiés et textiles sur lesquels on marche généralement avec des chaussures.
Elle couvre les revêtements de sol structurés pour lesquels le volume de déplacement est 4 cm3/dm2.
Les mesurages sont effectués en laboratoire et uniquement sur des surfaces de revêtement sèches à la sortie de l'usine. La méthode décrite ne convient pas aux essais réalisés sur des surfaces humides ou contaminées.
Netekstilne, laminatne in tekstilne talne obloge - Merjenje dinamičnega koeficienta trenja na suhih talnih površinah
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 19-Nov-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 134 - Resilient and textile floor coverings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 134/WG 10 - Harmonization
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 14-Apr-2024
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 13893:2002 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies the method for measuring the dynamic coefficient of friction (μ) on dry surfaces of resilient, laminate, and textile floor coverings. This standard applies to floor coverings that are typically walked on with shoes, including relief floor coverings with a displacement volume of up to 4 cm³/dm². The testing method is designed for laboratory conditions and focuses on dry surfaces only, excluding wet or contaminated flooring.
The primary goal of EN 13893:2002 is to standardize the principles and parameters for dynamic friction measurement rather than mandate a specific testing device. This leads to consistent, comparable results regarding floor slipperiness, an important factor in safety and flooring performance.
Key Topics
- Scope and Application: The standard covers resilient, laminate, and textile floor coverings, including relief floors with limited displacement volume, tested under dry conditions.
- Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (μ): Defined as the ratio between horizontal frictional force and vertical load during motion at a constant speed.
- Test Principle: Loaded sliders (two leather and one shoe rubber) are pulled at a constant speed across the floor covering surface. The horizontal force required for motion is measured to calculate μ.
- Apparatus Specifications: Includes a pulling device capable of maintaining a speed between 0.20 and 0.30 m/s, a force measuring device with 1% accuracy, and a slider assembly loaded to approximately 10 kg.
- Slider Materials: Leather sliders with specified density and hardness, and a shoe rubber slider made from SBR material with defined Shore hardness.
- Calibration: Devices must be calibrated using known weights to ensure accuracy within a deviation of 0.01 from theoretical values.
- Sampling and Conditioning: Test pieces must be taken from production samples, conditioned at defined temperature and humidity levels, and cleaned with dry cloth or brush-no detergents.
- Test Procedure: Five measurements are taken in both machine and cross-machine directions or in the direction with lowest friction if unknown. The first two results are discarded; the last three are averaged.
- Results Reporting: Includes detailed product identification, environmental conditions, individual and average μ values, and any deviations from the standard.
Applications
- Flooring Safety Assessment: Helping manufacturers and specifiers evaluate slip resistance of resilient, laminate, and textile floors in dry conditions.
- Quality Control: Ensuring consistent friction properties across production batches to meet safety and regulatory requirements.
- Product Development: Enabling flooring developers to optimize surface textures and materials for adequate slip resistance.
- Compliance and Certification: Providing evidence for compliance with safety standards and regulations related to floor slipperiness.
- Research and Testing Laboratories: Standardizing test methods to perform reliable and replicable dynamic friction tests on floor coverings.
Related Standards
- EN 12466:1998 – Vocabulary for resilient floor coverings, providing terminology used within this test method.
- EN 522:1998 – Adhesives for leather and footwear materials, specifying requirements relevant to slider construction.
- EN ISO 868 – Plastics and ebonite hardness determination, used for specifying leather slider hardness.
- Other CEN/TC 134 Standards – Guidelines covering installation, performance, and additional testing methods for resilient, textile, and laminate floorings.
By adhering to EN 13893:2002, flooring professionals gain a reliable, standardized approach to evaluating slip resistance under dry conditions, helping to improve safety, quality assurance, and product development in the flooring industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13893:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Resilient, laminate and textile floor coverings - Measurement of dynamic coefficient of friction on dry floor surfaces". This standard covers: This European standard specifies the parameters for the measurement of dynamic coefficient of friction (u) on surfaces of resilient, laminate and textile floor coverings, usually walked on with shoes. Reliefed floor coverings with a displacement volume <= 4 cm3/dm2 are included. The measurements are made on dry flooring surfaces only.
This European standard specifies the parameters for the measurement of dynamic coefficient of friction (u) on surfaces of resilient, laminate and textile floor coverings, usually walked on with shoes. Reliefed floor coverings with a displacement volume <= 4 cm3/dm2 are included. The measurements are made on dry flooring surfaces only.
EN 13893:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.080.60 - Textile floor coverings; 97.150 - Floor coverings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13893:2002 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/119. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Elastische, laminierte und textile Bodenbeläge - Messung des Gleitreibungskoeffizienten von trockenen BodenbelagsoberflächenRevetements de sol résilients, stratifiés et textiles - Détermination du coefficient de frottement dynamique sur la surface des sols secsResilient, laminate and textile floor coverings - Measurement of dynamic coefficient of friction on dry floor surfaces97.150Netekstilne talne oblogeNon-textile floor coverings59.080.60Tekstilne talne oblogeTextile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13893:2002SIST EN 13893:2003en01-februar-2003SIST EN 13893:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13893November 2002ICS 59.080.60; 97.150English versionResilient, laminate and textile floor coverings - Measurement ofdynamic coefficient of friction on dry floor surfacesRevêtements de sol résilients, stratifiés et textiles -Détermination du coefficient de frottement dynamique surla surface des sols secsElastische, laminierte und textile Bodenbeläge - Messungdes Gleitreibungskoeffizienten von trockenenBodenbelagsoberflächenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 August 2002.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, Malta, 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© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13893:2002 ESIST EN 13893:2003
The method describedis not suitable for testing on wet or contaminated surfaces.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 522:1998, Adhesives for leather and footwear materials — Bond strength — Minimum requirements andadhesive classification.EN 12466:1998, Resilient floor coverings — Vocabulary.EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite — Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shorehardness) (ISO 868:1985).3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions of EN 12466:1998 together with thefollowing apply.3.1dynamic coefficient of friction, µquotient of the horizontal frictional force and the vertical load during motion at a constant speed between the sliderand the horizontal floor covering3.2displacement volumeopen volume of a relief floor covering beneath the wear surfaceNOTEThe method for determination of this property is given in annex A.4 PrincipleSliders made from the defined material and having a definite shape are loaded to impose a specified force on thefloor covering. The loaded sliders are pulled parallel to the surface of the floor covering at a constant speed. Thehorizontal force applied to pull the sliders is recorded over the length of a trace. The horizontal force is divided bythe vertical force to obtain the dynamic coefficient of friction.SIST EN 13893:2003
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