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Content Type:Q & A
Corporate Author(s):Sports Turf Research Institute
Title:Sand
Section:Enquiries and replies
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Source:Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute. Vol. 53, 1977, p. 128.
Publishing Information:Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK: The Sports Turf Research Institute
# of Pages:1
Question:"In your report reference is made to "suitable lime free sand" and I would welcome clarification of what is suitable for use on football pitches to help stabilize muddy areas."
Answer/Response:"A suitable sand would have a very high proportion of particles in the size range 0.125 to 0.5 mm. If a substantial amount of fine material is present the sand may adversely affect surface drainage and large particles reduce the value and increase the risk of injury when players slip or fall. It is difficult in your area to obtain a sand that is completely lime free but one with the lowest possible lime content should be chosen since even a small percentage will become significant with heavy dressings over a period of time. We could, of course, examine samples of sand for you with respect to both these points before you consider bulk purchase. About 0.5 kg (1 lb.) would be required for such tests."
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Evaluations; Recommendations; Sand particle size; Sand properties; Sports turf; Surfaces
Language:English
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Sports Turf Research Institute. 1977. Sand. J. Turfgrass Sports Surf. Sci. 53:p. 128.
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