ASTM D2394 Section 18 Falling Ball Indentation Test (Wood Flooring)
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Summary
ASTM D2394 Section 18 Falling Ball Indentation testing is a laboratory procedure used to evaluate the resistance of finished wood flooring surfaces to permanent indentation from controlled impact exposure. The method uses a falling steel ball to compare dent resistance, impact response, finish-system behavior, and surface indentation characteristics under laboratory conditions. Results are commonly reported as an Index of Indentation Resistance and/or residual indentation measurements following impact exposure. The procedure provides comparative laboratory information only and does not independently predict every real-world denting event, rolling-load condition, abrasion condition, or long-term field performance. See also Scratching, Dents, and Impact Damage, Hardwood Floor Problems, and Flooring Laboratory Testing and Analysis for broader context.
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