Introduction - Triax ASTM F1292 User Manual

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Triax Touch "E" missile system is intended to be used to measure the impact attenuation of
surfaces under and around playground equipment in compliance with worldwide standards
including but not limited to:
ASTM F1292
The use of Triax "E" missile system is applicable to a wide range of additional standards including:
Wall / Feature Padding
Pole Vault Landing Systems
Pole Vault Box Collars
Engineered Wood Fiber
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Soft Contained Play
Aquatic Play Equipment
Loose Fill Rubber
Poured in Place Surfaces
Home Play Equipment
Climbing Crash Pads
Rugby Turf Fields
World Rugby
The Triax Touch "A" missile system is intended to measure the impact attenuation of artificial and
natural turf playing surfaces in compliance with standards including but not limited to:
ASTM F1936
The use of Triax "A" missile system is applicable to a wide range of additional standards including:
Wrestling Mats
Trampoline Courts
Consumer Trampolines
To promote effective use a Triax Touch system must be properly configured and used by a properly
trained operator.
The designation "E" and "A" refer to the different missile shape and corresponding support
mechanism, and are described in ASTM F355. The "E" missile is hemispherical with a weight of
10.1 pounds and is supported by an adjustable height tripod. The "A" missile is cylindrical with a
weight of 20.0 pounds and is dropped in a guide tube from a fixed height of 24 inches. See
Appendix F for more details about missile dimensions. "A" missile drop heights of 36" and 1 meter
are also available. The missile is also commonly called the head form.
Throughout this document and the referenced standards the terms "head form" and "missile" will
be used interchangeably.
ASTM standards are available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA,
19428-2959, United States 610.832.9585
ASTM F355 En1177
ASTM F2440
ASTM F1162
ASTM F2949
ASTM F2075
ASTM F3101
ASTM F1918
ASTM F2461
ASTM F3012
ASTM F2479
ASTM F1148
UIAA 161
ASTM F3146
Regulation 22
ASTM F355
ASTM F1081
ASTM F2970
ASTM F381
AS/NZS 4422 ASTM F3313
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