BS EN 12228:2013

What is this BS EN 12228 - Determination of joint strength of synthetic surfaces about?  

BS EN 12228 discusses surfaces for sports areas with a focus on the determination of joint strength of synthetic surfaces. BS EN 12228 specifies two test methods for the determination of joint strength of synthetic sports surfaces including synthetic turf. Method 1 describes a procedure for butt joints and overlapped adhesive joints in which a direct force is applied. Method 2 describes a procedure for reinforced butt joints in which a peel force is applied. 

Who is BS EN 12228 - Determination of joint strength of synthetic surfaces for? 

BS EN 12228 on the determination of joint strength of synthetic surfaces is useful for: 

•  Manufactures of sports synthetic surfaces 
• Sports facility management 
• Sports federations  
• Sporting commission officials  

Why should you use BS EN 12228 - Determination of joint strength of synthetic surfaces?  

BS EN 12228 provides a method that is suitable for testing all types of synthetic sports surfaces that incorporate sewn, chemically welded, hot melt bonded, or mechanically bonded butt joints as the manner of joining adjacent lengths of synthetic sports surfacing. 

BS EN 12228 discusses method 1 — direct tension method, method 2 — peel method, and test report. Using BS EN 12228 will help you to determine the joint strength of synthetic surfaces.