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| Web URL(s): | http://usgatero.msu.edu/v07/n03.pdf
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Bigelow, Cale A.;
Smith, Douglas R. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Bigelow: Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana; Smith: Associate Professor, United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service, National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory, West Lafayette, Indiana |
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| Title: | Physical analysis of sands for golf course bunker use |
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| Source: | USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. Vol. 7, No. 3, February 1 2008, p. [1-9]. |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| # of Pages: | 11 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Bunkers; Sand; Particle size; Particle shape; Angle of repose; Color; Erosion
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Numerous sand-sized mineral products are available for bunker use, however, little information or research exists regarding sand selection criteria. This laboratory study at Purdue University evaluated the physical properties and visual characteristics of more than 20 bunker sand materials. The studys findings include: The sands analyzed in this study were extremely variable in terms of all properties measured: particle size distribution, angularity, angle of repose, color, and particle shape. Most sands, however, tended to possess mostly angular or sub-angular particles which would be a desirable characteristic, as it often results in greater firmness than sand composed of round particles. No single sand physical property or combination of properties which included particle size distribution as expressed as coefficient of uniformity (Cu), gradation index (GI), geometric mean particle diameter (GMD) or angle of repose was able to accurately predict sand firmness or resistance to golf ball penetration. There was a trend toward increased sand firmness with several sands that possessed very angular particles and higher angles of repose. Further studies with selected sands from this experiment will explore their performance on a larger scale to determine erosion potential during rainfall events." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 8 |
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| See Also: | See also related article "Physical analysis of sands for golf course bunker use: Are current laboratory rests good predictors for bunker sand performance in the field?" USGA Green Section Record, 46(5) September/October 2008, p. 6-8 R=138782 R=138782 |
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| See Also: | Other Reports from this USGA research project: 2004-09-287 |
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| Note: | Summary as abstract
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Bigelow, C. A., and D. R. Smith. 2008. Physical analysis of sands for golf course bunker use. USGA Turfgrass Environ. Res. Online. 7(3):p. [1-9]. |
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