(Minden, Nevada), provided the apparatus for the impact test and the rotational penetrometer, as well as training in their use. Thanks to Zeager Bros....
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Stabilized Engineered Wood Fiber for Accessible Trails
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Abstract
A portable surface measurement device that provides a rating of the firmness and stability of surfaces has been developed – the Rotational Penetrometer....
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4. Assess During the Planning, Installation and Maintenance Phases
A portable instrument known as a Rotational Penetrometer (RP) has been designed to measure the firmness and stability of surfaces....
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Acceptable SEWF Systems
Currently, the only objective method suitable for assessing the firmness and stability of a playground surfacing system is the rotational penetrometer, a portable measurement device that...
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Test Courses & Surfaces
The test surfaces were objectively measured using the Wheelchair Work Measurement Method and the portable Rotational Penetrometer....
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Rotational Penetrometer
Rotational Penetrometer. The Rotational Penetrometer (Figure 1) is a portable device that provides accurate measurements of firmness and stability on a wide variety of surfaces....
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Rotational Penetrometer Measurements of Firmness and Stability
Rotational Penetrometer Measurements of Firmness and Stability....
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Recommended Objective Test Method and Performance Specifications
Recommended Objective Test Method and Performance Specifications The objective test method using the Rotational Penetrometer is recommended because it provides valid and reliable measurements...
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Test Procedures
Forest Products Laboratory staff visited the site at least weekly for the first 2 months and at least monthly thereafter (if the ground was thawed) to perform the rotational penetrometer...
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Acceptable Trail Surfacing Requirements
Currently, the only objective method that is suitable for assessing the firmness and stability of playground surfacing systems is the rotational penetrometer (Axelson and Chesney 1999)....
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Measuring Surface Firmness and Stability
The rotational penetrometer (RP) is a precision surface-indenter measuring tool for evaluating the firmness and stability of ground and floor surfaces (figure 1). ...
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Observations and Results
Accessibility Measures During the 10-month period of the test, firmness and stability of the SEWF surfaces were measured with the rotational penetrometer (Figs. 12 and 13, respectively...
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Assumptions
Access Board published values for firmness and stability in the NPRM for Outdoor Developed Areas based on use of the Rotational Penetrometer....
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Rotational Penetrometer
Rotational Penetrometer. The instrument used in field-testing to test for compliance with the Outdoor Developed Areas Guidelines firmness and stability recommendations....
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Instrumentation for Analysis
Instrumentation for Analysis One instrument, the Rotational Penetrometer (Figure A), was used for data collection....
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Observations and Results
In the rotational penetrometer test, the Soil-Sement SEWF showed some indication for the top surface particles to detach from the overall top layer faster than did the VitriTurf SEWF top...
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Appendix C Rotational Penetrometer Data Form
Appendix C National Center on Accessibility - National Trails Surface Study Rotational Penetrometer Data Form Trails Information Trail Name: ...
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Assumptions
A Rotational Penetrometer can be used as a field instrument to determine firmness and stability for surfaces as they relate to accessibility. 3....
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Rotational Penetrometer
Rotational Penetrometer. A wheelchair caster placed on a spring loaded caliber in a metal tripod frame which suspends the caster about 6 inches over the surface. ...
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Data Collection Procedures
installation, the research team and site coordinator conducted a preliminary accessibility assessment of the playground surface and tested the surface for firmness and stability with the Rotational...
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Instrumentation for Analysis
Following the visual inspection of the nine locations, testing for wheelchair accessibility specific to firmness and stability was conducted with the application of a Rotational Penetrometer...
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Performance for Surface Firmness and Stability
In addition to the visual inspection and calculation of the surface deficiency score, the firmness and stability of the surfaces were measured at each of the nine locations using the Rotational...
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APPENDIX D
APPENDIX D National Center on Accessibility- Playground Surface Study Rotational Penetrometer Data Form ETA Editor's Note Click here to download the pdf version of the...
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Test Procedures
Test Procedures Accessibility Measures Periodically over the 6-month exposure and again following the 6-month impact tests, all surfaced specimens were subjected to a low-speed rotational...