Sports Testing 103: Vertical Deformation

This is from a series of publications on LinkedIn.com. The third property I want to introduce in this series is Vertical Deformation. This article outlines the methods and calculations used to evaluate the Vertical Deformation property of a sports surface. This property is considered important in the design and selection of  of basketball, volleyball, track […]

Sports Testing 202: Vertical Ball Rebound Requirements and Considerations

Note: This post was first published on LinkedIn™ . I chose to write this article before completing the introductory series on sport surface testing because ball rebound or dead-spots are the number one reason ASET Services conducts field testing on indoor courts. While I’m trying to keep these posts direct and brief this is a […]

Sports Surface Testing 102: Vertical Ball Rebound

This is the second article in a series that will explain the most commonly used methods to evaluate sport surfaces. This article outlines the methods used to evaluate the Vertical Ball Rebound properties of a sport surface.This method is valid in both laboratory and field settings. It is utilized for the sports of basketball, field […]

Sports Surface Testing 101: Force Reduction

This is the first article in a series that will explain the most commonly used methods to evaluate sport surfaces. This article outlines the methods used to evaluate the Force Reduction properties of a sport surface. The method is non-destructive and is valid for both lab and field testing. Variations are used to test virtually […]

Indoor Courts: Reasons they may not perform to specified levels

During the past 3 years we’ve tested 16 new hardwood sports surfaces, none of them have fully met the specified performance levels. Throughout our involvement in sport and play surfacing we’ve encountered several indoor surfaces that failed to perform to specified levels. Regardless of the performance levels you select and the standard you choose to […]

DIN 180320-2, MFMA PUR ™, ASTM F2772 & EN 14904 Field Testing

This is a short post about our experience of field testing eight newly installed floors.  These floors were specified to meet DIN 18032-2, and the owner/architect took the extra step of requiring that they deliver these performance levels to their installations, by requiring the installations  met many of the requirements in DIN 18032-2 (2001). Background: […]