Library: ASET Publications
This page contains technical papers and educational documents that
have been developed in response to frequently asked questions. Explore
this page if you are looking for independent technical and educational
documents regarding sports surfacing.
Educational White Papers
EN-001: EN-14904: Performance Criteria and RequirementsThis article summarizes the performance criteria of the new EN 14904 standard. Many of the performance criteria from DIN 18032-2 have been included in this standard, so most will find that it is very easy to migrate from DIN to EN.
EN-002: EN-002: EN 14904: Introduction to Performance Types
This article introduces the concept of placing similar performance systems into types or categories. This concept may prove especially useful for owners and architects wishing to select sports specific flooring, and it also allows performance to be included in projects where budgets previously did not support selection a 'DIN Certified' product.
DIN-001: The Performance Criteria of DIN 18032 Part II
This article summarizes the performance criteria from the DIN standard 18032 part II. A description of the criteria and the calculations involved is included.
DIN-002: The Performance Requirements of DIN 18032 Part II
This article provides a summary of the requirements of both the DIN 18032 Part II (1991) standard and the DIN 18032 Part II (2001) pre-standard. This article also explains the difference between the standard and the pre-standard as well as the reasons for the development of the pre-standard.
DIN-003: Validation Dates For Suitability Reports
This article explains why ASET Services considers suitability reports valid for only 7 years. Reasons range from changes in the definitions of grading rules to changes to the components of items used within the sports surface system. Changes in the raw materials of wood based systems and in the formulations of various components of synthetic materials may result in changes in performance.
GEN-001: Common Performance Terminology: Definitions
This article defines some commonly used performance terminology used within the North America gymnasium and indoor sports surface market. It is intended to allow better communication between purchasers/spec-writers and manufacturers/suppliers by providing technically correct definitions and explanations.
GEN-002: 10 Reasons Why Your Floor May Not Perform As Advertised
This article explores 10 reasons for differences between the preliminary results used in bid specifications and the actual performance of your installation. This article explains how commissioning your installation, or validating your performance, can help ensure that the finished installation meets your expectations. It provides some example clauses that can be included to compensate for the differences in the actual and preliminary performance levels.
Position Statements
POS-001: DIN Surface Friction and Rolling LoadThis paper outlines the differences between the requirements of the German standard and the realities of the North American sports surface market.
POS-002: Why switching from DIN to EN makes since in North America
For now the sports surface performance standard best suited to North America appears to be the new European Norm EN 14904. However, it is still ASET Services’ opinion that North America needs a standard of it’s own.
ASET Presentations
Elliott, P. W. 2006. 10 Reasons why your
performance may not match performance submittals. Presented at the
NIRSA 2006 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL (0.06 MB)
Elliott, P. W. 2005. Understanding
and Applying Standards to Indoor Sport/Play Surfaces. Presented at
the NIRSA 2005 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL (0.8 MB)
Elliott, P. W, 2004. DIN 18032 Basics:
What Are These Contraptions?. Presented at the MFMA (Maple Flooring
Manufacturers Association) 2004 Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. (File Size
726 kB)
Related Publications
Continental Divide
(400kBfrom ASET Website) or (3.4MB
from Athletic Business Website) Appeared in the July 2004 issue of
Athletic Business Magazine. This is an article which explores the
application of international sports surface standards in the North
American market. ASET Services' President, Paul Elliott, was one of the
reference sources used in the article. This article is posted with
permission of Athletic Business© Magazine. If you choose the
version from Athletic Business, you will be required to complete the
free website registration form before you can view the article archive.
Indiana
Company Provides Soft Touch to Basketball Courts Appeared on
INsideIndianaBusiness.com, February 5, 2007.
Press Releases
February 20th, 2008, ASET Creates 'Zero Carbon' Sample for Exerflex ASET Services creates virtual sample of sports surface system for Exerflex. Virtual Sample allows potential customers, as well as dealers and architects to manipulate the 3D image as though they were using a 3D CAD program.
December 8th, 2007, New ASTM Force Reduction Standard ASET& Services now offers force reduction testing in accordance with ASTM F2569.
January 25th, 2006, Rocket Science
Becomes Basketball Science. ASET Services is helps bring science to sports surfaces. Offering a wide variety of engineering, testing, consulting and educational services.
December 27th, 2005, Making a
Scientific Impact on Basketball Floors. ASET Services is helps bring science to sports surfaces. Offering a wide variety of engineering, testing, consulting and educational services.
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