EN 14953:2005
(Main)Surfaces for sport areas - Determination of thickness of unbound mineral surfaces for outdoor sports areas
Surfaces for sport areas - Determination of thickness of unbound mineral surfaces for outdoor sports areas
This European Standard describes two methods for determining the thickness of granular materials within a structure.
The two methods can be used to provide an indication of the thickness of surfacing material, one using a steel tape, the other using a floating disc and a steel tape. Method 1 is applicable to layers within a profile. Method 2 measures the thickness of a material at the surface.
Sportböden - Bestimmung der Dicke von ungebundenen mineralischen Belägen für Sportböden für den Außenbereich
Dieses Dokuments beschreibt zwei Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Dicke von Schichten aus Gesteins-körnungen
in Sportböden.
Die beiden Verfahren können zur näherungsweisen Bestimmung der Dicke von Materialien für Sportböden
angewendet werden; im ersten Verfahren wird die Dicke mit Hilfe eines Stahlbandmaßes, im zweiten mit Hilfe
einer schwimmenden Scheibe und eines Stahlbandmaßes ermittelt. Verfahren 1 gilt für Schichten innerhalb
eines Profils. Mit Verfahren 2 wird die Dicke eines Materials an der Oberfläche gemessen.
Sols sportifs - Détermination de l'épaisseur des sols minéraux non liés pour les terrains de sport de plein air
La présente Norme européenne décrit deux méthodes d’essai permettant de déterminer l’épaisseur des
matériaux granulaires au sein d’une structure.
Ces deux méthodes peuvent être appliquées pour fournir une indication de l’épaisseur du matériau de surface,
l’une utilisant un réglet en acier, l’autre un disque flottant et un réglet en acier. La Méthode 1 concerne les
couches présentes dans un profil. La Méthode 2 mesure l’épaisseur de surface d’un matériau.
Površine za športne dejavnosti – Ugotavljanje debeline obloge iz nevezanih mineralov za zunanje športne dejavnosti
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
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 14953:2005 is a European Standard developed by CEN for measuring the thickness of unbound mineral surfaces used in outdoor sports areas. Specifically, this standard details two practical methods for determining the thickness of granular surfacing materials within sport area structures. Ensuring the correct thickness of these layers is crucial for performance, safety, and durability of sports surfaces.
This standard provides essential guidance to construction professionals, sports facility managers, and quality controllers aiming to verify the integrity and compliance of mineral-based sports surfaces.
Key Topics
Scope of Measurement Methods:
EN 14953 defines two methods for thickness measurement:- Method 1: Profile and Divider Method – involves excavating a cross-sectional profile to measure strata thickness precisely within the structure.
- Method 2: Floating Disc Method – employs a floating disc and steel tape for rapid surface thickness testing.
Method 1 – Profile and Divider Method:
- Suitable for laboratory or on-site testing where profile removal does not damage the structure.
- Utilizes excavation of a minimum 300 mm × 300 mm hole to expose layers.
- Measures thickness of individual layers using a flexible divider and steel tape.
- Requires the test area to be sufficiently moist for clean cutting.
- Surface smoothness must be within 2 mm under a 1 m straight edge before measuring.
- Results are averaged from multiple measurements to determine the mean thickness.
Method 2 – Floating Disc Method:
- Designed for quick, on-site thickness assessments of loose particulate mineral surfaces.
- Involves excavating a hole and placing a floating disc on a straight edge laid across the excavation.
- The thickness is calculated subtracting the straight edge thickness from measured probe distances.
- Suitable for areas where multiple rapid checks are needed; however, it is less precise than Method 1.
- Surface leveling within 2 mm under a 1 m straight edge is necessary to ensure reliable readings.
Testing Conditions and Reporting:
- Both methods require moist test areas to enable accurate excavation and measurement.
- Test reports must include reference to EN 14953, material types, test site conditions, measurement data, and surface smoothness details.
Applications
The EN 14953:2005 standard applies primarily to:
- Outdoor Sports Facilities: Verifying the depth of mineral surfacing layers on playing fields, running tracks, tennis courts, and other athletic surfaces.
- Construction Quality Control: Ensuring that constructed surfaces meet design specifications for layer thickness to provide stability, drainage, and athlete safety.
- Maintenance and Inspection: Routine thickness checks to identify wear or compaction changes that might affect performance or cause safety hazards.
- Laboratory Testing: Detailed profile analysis of mineral surface samples to support product development and quality assurance.
By following this standard, sports facility managers and contractors can maintain optimal surface conditions, enhancing athletic performance and longevity of sports areas.
Related Standards
EN 14953:2005 complements other standards related to sports surface design and testing, including:
- EN 14808 – Shock absorption measurement of sports surfaces.
- EN 13036-4 – Measurement of surface evenness.
- EN 12235 – Artificial sports surfaces – standard methods for measurement and performance requirements.
Together, these standards create a comprehensive framework that supports the construction and maintenance of safe, high-quality outdoor sports areas.
Keywords: EN 14953, unbound mineral surfaces, sports area surfaces, thickness determination, outdoor sports surfaces, granular material thickness, profile and divider method, floating disc method, sports facility maintenance, mineral surfacing testing, CEN standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14953:2005 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Surfaces for sport areas - Determination of thickness of unbound mineral surfaces for outdoor sports areas". This standard covers: This European Standard describes two methods for determining the thickness of granular materials within a structure. The two methods can be used to provide an indication of the thickness of surfacing material, one using a steel tape, the other using a floating disc and a steel tape. Method 1 is applicable to layers within a profile. Method 2 measures the thickness of a material at the surface.
This European Standard describes two methods for determining the thickness of granular materials within a structure. The two methods can be used to provide an indication of the thickness of surfacing material, one using a steel tape, the other using a floating disc and a steel tape. Method 1 is applicable to layers within a profile. Method 2 measures the thickness of a material at the surface.
EN 14953:2005 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.
EN 14953:2005 has the following relationships with other standards: It is excused to EN 14955:2005, EN 14956:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2006
Površine za športne dejavnosti – Ugotavljanje debeline obloge iz nevezanih
mineralov za zunanje športne dejavnosti
Surfaces for sport areas - Determination of thickness of unbound mineral surfaces for
outdoor sports areas
Sportböden - Bestimmung der Dicke von ungebundenen mineralischen Belägen für
Sportböden für den Außenbereich
Sols sportifs - Détermination de l'épaisseur des sols minéraux non liés pour les terrains
de sport de plein air
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14953:2005
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 14953
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2005
ICS 97.220.10
English Version
Surfaces for sport areas - Determination of thickness of
unbound mineral surfaces for outdoor sports areas
Sols sportifs - Détermination de l'épaisseur des sols Sportböden - Bestimmung der Dicke von ungebundenen
minéraux non liés pour les terrains de sport de plein air mineralischen Belägen für Sportböden für den
Außenbereich
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 September 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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 Method 1 – Profile and divider method .4
3 Method 2 – Floating disc method.6
Foreword
This European Standard (EN 14953:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 217
“Surfaces for sport 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, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard describes two methods for determining the thickness of granular materials within a
structure.
The two methods can be used to provide an indication of the thickness of surfacing material, one using a steel
tape, the other using a floating disc and a steel tape. Method 1 is applicable to layers within a profile.
Method 2 measures the thickness of a material at the surface.
2 Method 1 – Profile and divider method
2.1 Application
This method is suitable for determining the thickness of granular materials on-site or in the laboratory,
provided that a profile can be removed without destroying the structure.
2.2 Principle
A hole is excavated within the structure to reveal a cross-sectiona
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