EN 1177:2018

European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test apparatus
5 Testing procedure
6 Test Method 1 - Determination of Critical Fall
  Height (CFH)
7 Test Method 2 - Determination of Impact
  Attenuation on site
8 Reports
Annex A (informative) - Test rig for determination
        of impact attenuation
Annex B (informative) - Typical examples of trace
        of acceleration against time and curve of HIC
        and g[max] values against drop height
Annex C (informative) - Verification of computer
        algorithm used for the calculation of HIC
Annex D (normative) - Procedure for selection of
        test positions in playgrounds for Method 2
Annex E (normative) - Method for compaction of
        loose particulate impact attenuating material
Annex F (informative) - Example of a regime for
        checking the function of an HIC test apparatus

This European Standard specifies the test apparatus and the impact test methods for determining the impact attenuation of surfacing by measuring the acceleration experienced during impact. Test apparatus in compliance with this standard are applicable to tests carried out in a laboratory or on site by either methods described.NOTEThe test methods described in this standard are also applicable for impact areas required in other standards than for playground equipment, e.g. for outdoor fitness equipment and parkour equipment.