EN 14808 Surfaces for Sports Fields - Test for Determination of Shock Absorption

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 14808 testing. This standard specifies a method for determining the shock absorption properties of sports surfaces.

The specified method is commonly known as the Artificial Athlete (Berlin) method. The performance of the sports ground systems directly affects the quality of the sports activity and the health of the athletes. In terms of athlete's health, the interaction of the floor and shoes is the most important determinant of the loads that will occur on the feet and legs.

This interaction can cause injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and cartilages. The stretching and friction properties of the floor where sports activities are performed are also very important in terms of injuries. A floor with good flexibility reduces the loads on bones, joints and beams, while a floor with low friction features reduces the loads on joints and ligaments.

Soft floors have protective properties against chronic overuse problems as well as acute crushing due to falls. High frictional resistance on the sports ground increases the risk of injury to tissues (especially joints and ligaments). The friction coefficient of the ground is also important in terms of fast motion reaction for some activities.

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