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Author(s):Ottevaere, D.; Gabriels, D.; Van Cotthem, W.
Author Affiliation:Ottevaere: Bio-engineer, N. V. TerraCottem, Belgium; Gabriels: Professor, Department of Soil Management and Soil Care, Ghent University, Belgium; Van Cotthem: Honorary Professor, Ghent University, Belgium
Title:Top layer properties for playability of grass football fields: Sampling strategy
Source:Journal of Turfgrass and Sports Surface Science. Vol. 80, 2004, p. 43-51.
Publishing Information:Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK: The Sports Turf Research Institute
# of Pages:9
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Soccer fields; Soil testing; Physical properties of soil; Soil analysis; Soil texture; Soil moisture; Compaction
Abstract/Contents:"As no general agreement exists about the number of soil samples to be taken on a football field to obtain a statistically reliable value of a soil physical or soil mechanical characteristic, a study was carried out on 77 undisturbed soil samples from the top 5 cm layer of a football field of Ghent University, Belgium. Another 77 disturbed soil samples were taken at the same spots but at a depth of 5-10 cm. Soil characteristics determined were: the particle size distribution (texture), organic matter content, moisture content at time of sampling, bulk density, total pore volume, moisture content at field capacity and at wilting point, availible water percentage, free drainage (%), penetration resistance determined with 4 different probes. It was found that with a small number of samples the highest level of accuracy was obtained when determining sand content and the density. Moisture content and especially the penetration resistance determination required a large number of samples. With exception for the penetration resistance, 7 samples taken at spots in extensively played areas were sufficient to obtain more than 80% level of accuracy for the other soil characteristics."
Language:English
References:11
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Ottevaere, D., D. Gabriels, and W. Van Cotthem. 2004. Top layer properties for playability of grass football fields: Sampling strategy. J. Turfgrass Sports Surf. Sci. 80:p. 43-51.
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