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Author(s):Adams, W. A.
Author Affiliation:Department of Biochemistry and Agricultural Biochemistry, The University College of Wales, Penglais, Aberystwyth, UK
Title:The Effect of Fine Soil Fractions on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Compacted Sand/Soil Mixes Used for Sportsturf Rootzones
Source:Rasen, Grunflachen, Begrunungen. Vol. 7, No. 4, December 1976, p. 92-94.
Publishing Information:Bonn-Bad godesberg, Hortus Verlag
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Sports turf; Compaction; Root zone; Hydraulic conductivity
Abstract/Contents:The hydraulic conductivity of compacted sand/soil mixes was examined using three different sands. One was a well sorted fine sand, one a well sorted medium sand and the other a sand with a high gradation index typical of the type used in the manufacture of concrete. In mixes with each sand it was found that log hydraulic conductivity was linearly correlated with particle size distribution expressed either as % less than 125 um or % less than 50 um. Although the regression coefficients using fine sand were lowest there were no significant differences between the regression coefficients using the three sands. Analysis of all the data indicated that a hydraulic conductivity of 1.5 cm/hr (a value considered to be near the lower limit for rootzones of high grade sportsturf facilities) would be given when there was 10% of the mineral fraction less than 50 um.
Language:English
References:6
See Also:Other items relating to: SOILMX
Note:Abstract appears in German, English, and French
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Adams, W. A. 1976. The Effect of Fine Soil Fractions on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Compacted Sand/Soil Mixes Used for Sportsturf Rootzones. Rasen Turf Gazon. 7(4):p. 92-94.
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