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| Web URL(s): | http://sturf.lib.msu.edu/article/2006may8.pdf
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Mancino, Charles F.;
Darrah, Charles H.;
Holdren, Deborah D.;
Sherratt, Pamela J. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Mancino: Manager, Synthetic Turf Testing Services, and Consulting Turfgrass Agronomist, CLC LABS; Darrah: President and Owner, CLC LABS, Westerville, Ohio; Holdren: Sports and Golf Turfgrass Research Associate, Horticulture and Crop Science Department; Sherratt: Sports Turf Extension Specialist, The Ohio State University |
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| Title: | Why measuring field hardness matters |
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| Section: | Field science
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| Source: | SportsTurf. Vol. 26[22], No. 5, May 2006, p. 8, 10-12, 14, 16. |
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| Publishing Information: | Chicago, IL: Bev-Al Communications (m2media360) |
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| # of Pages: | 6 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Surface hardness; Impact tests; Sports turf safety; Artificial turf; Turf; Compaction; American Society of Testing Materials; Wear
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses sports field hardness, explaining that "a collision between a player and the playing surface is inevitable in almost every sport. If the field's ability to absorb shock energy is low, then the player's body has to absorb more. That's why [one tests] fields for surface hardness." States that "testing also allows [one] to track changes in hardness over time and, for synthetic turf systems, to insure that the field is functioning as promised in the manufacturer's warranty." Describes the factors that affect hardness and methods of assessing hardness on fields. Suggests that "Gmax can be reduced through the grooming of synthetic fields, replacing infill materials in divots and, for natural turf, reseeding, aerification and irrigation." States that "ASTM [American Society for Testing and Materials] has two standard test methods for measuring the shock-absorbing ability of playing surfaces. The first is the primary method used on synthetic surfaces...The second method is for use on natural turf and soil playing surfaces." Provides the test locations required for the procedure, including ends A and B of the goal line, 10 yard line, 25 yard line, 50 yard line, and the 12 yard line." Concludes that "routine testing can help the field manager track changes in hardness and modify their maintenance plan accordingly." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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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):
Mancino, C. F., C. H. Darrah, D. D. Holdren, and P. J. Sherratt. 2006. Why measuring field hardness matters. SportsTurf. 26[22](5):p. 8, 10-12, 14, 16. |
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