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| Author(s): | McNitt, Andrew S.;
Petrunak, Dianne |
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| Author Affiliation: | The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania |
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| Title: | Evaluation of playing surface characteristics of various in-filled systems |
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| Section: | Athletic field studies
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| Source: | 2005 Annual Research Report [Penn State]. 2005, p. [1-49]. |
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| Publishing Information: | [University Park, PA]: Center for Turfgrass Science, The Pennsylvania State University, in Cooperation with the Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council |
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| # of Pages: | 49 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Artificial turf; Sports turf safety; Trafficability; Athletic injuries; Natural versus artificial turf; Clegg Impact Soil Tester; Baseball fields; Abrasion injury; Infilled artificial turf; Sports turf construction; Grooming; Brinkman Traffic Simulator; Wear testing; Surface hardness; Traction; Traction tests; Pennfoot; Surface temperature; Heat transfer; Color
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| Abstract/Contents: | Presents a study conducted "to evaluate the playing surface quality of various infill systems over time. Surface quality will be periodically evaluated as the systems are exposed to weather and simulated foot traffic. The effects of various maintenance practices on the playing surface quality of these systems will also be evaluated." Details methods and materials used in the study, highlighting the construction of the experimental area, simulated foot traffic and grooming, and surface harness using the (Gmax) Method. Reports that "grooming significantly reduced the surface hardness of all treatments in 2003. This was not the case in 2004 as grooming seemed to have little consistent affect [effect] on surface hardness...This may be due to the aging of the systems or due to the unseasonably cold wet summer...in 2004." Briefly mentions a study conducted to "evaluate the surface hardness of varying configurations of an infilled synthetic turf system called SofSportTM." Also discusses studies testing traction, abrasion, temperature, and color. Reports that "poor surface grading and lack of internal drainage are the two main construction problems encountered in infill synthetic turf systems in the USA [United States of America]...For heavily used fields, such as a high school where there is at least on sporting event per day, [one] should plan to broom the field weekly...Grooming or loosening of the infill granules should be done at least once or twice per year...The fields do get hot on sunny days...There is a build up of static on these surfaces, at least in year one when the fields are new...The long-term durabilty of these fields is unknown." Concludes that researchers have "made progress establishing testing methods for evaluation of these surfaces. This will allow [researchers] to...collect data more rapidly...The infill systems generally outperformed traditional Astroturf in playing quality. The playing quality of the infilled systems increased after brooming and grooming." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 40 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: Artificial vs. Natural Turf Surfaces |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
McNitt, A. S., and D. Petrunak. 2005. Evaluation of playing surface characteristics of various in-filled systems. Annu. Res. Rep. [Penn State]. p. [1-49]. |
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