Technical requirements for shot put toe boards
The working committee NA 112-01-01 AA “Track and field equipment” has recently published a new DIN standard for shot put toe boards . DIN 79007-1:2019-03 consists of three different parts in which the requirements and test methods for
- Shock and throwing circles
- Shot put toe board
- Protective net systems
be defined.
The scope of the new DIN regulation is indoor and outdoor for the disciplines shot put, discus throw and hammer throw. In this article, we would like to reproduce below the main technical definitions for the requirements of shot put toe boards.
Functional requirements
to the strength and stability of the shot put toe boards
Regarding the structural strength and stability of the shot put toe boards, the functional requirements define that the boards must be made of wood or other suitable material that will not be damaged during sport-specific use. This refers to the safe prevention of fractures or chipping on the shot put toe board caused by falling shot balls or the impact of the athletes themselves. A permanent change of the board or the detachment from the anchorage must also be safely excluded. In principle, the shot put toe board may consist of several components, which may be solid or hollow. The color is basically defined as white.
The attachment of the shot put toe board must be flush with the inner radius of the circular ring and stably connected to the edging. It must also be possible to fasten the board in such a way that the upper side of the circular ring is completely covered in the area of the board. With regard to the technical design of the boards, it is important to know that force peaks of up to 2,800 N can act on the board due to the caulking foot of a shot-putter! An appropriate technical design must be ensured. The touchable surfaces must be designed according to DIN EN 913:2009-01, 5.1.
Determination of the test procedures
for strength and stability
To test the strength and stability of the shot put toe boards, a shot ball of the competition class for men (7.26 kg) is dropped freely onto the board once from a height of 2.0 meters per test point. After that, visual inspection is used to determine whether the tested board meets the requirements for strength and stability. The three test points of the exclusively curved boards are centrally located in the middle of the board as well as centrally located 100 mm from the outer edges of the board. In contrast, shot put toe boards that are curved on the outside and straight on the inside are tested with five test points. The test points are located in the center of the board, as well as two additional test points each at a distance of 100 mm from the ends of the board (1x centered and 1x at a distance of 500 mm from the inside).
DIN standard for shot put toe boards
Labeling obligations and user information
DIN-compliant shot put toe boards must meet certain requirements with regard to legible marking as well as sufficient user information. This information must be permanently affixed in order to clearly identify the respective board. The following minimum information is required for labeling:
- Number of the national DIN standard
- Identification of the manufacturer, distributor, importer with name and address
- Series designation
In addition, information must be provided to the user that informs about the intended use. This must include all information necessary for safe and proper use. Among other things, the following information must be included as a minimum:
- Information on the installation and removal of the shot put toe board
- Fixation and positioning requirements
- Notes on waste removal and disposal
- Information on the care and maintenance of the shot put toe board, if it is required
artec contributes technical expertise
The new DIN standard for shot put toe boards specifies the relevant technical requirements and defines them to a uniform, comparable technical standard. This can reduce technical uncertainties in the market and provide comprehensive assistance in the planning and tendering of sports facilities. Ultimately, this results in better technical comparability of the systems as well as greater transparency in the market.
We at artec were happy to actively contribute our technical expertise to the DIN committee in order to develop the present DIN standard for shot put circles, discus circles and hammer throw circles. Of course, we will continue to be intensively involved in the professional and traffic circles in the future in order to contribute our many years of experience as well as our technical expertise for the benefit of sports and female athletes.
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