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| Web URL(s): | http://sturf.lib.msu.edu/article/2008aug8b.pdf
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Brosnan, J.T.;
DePew, M. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Brosnan: Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Weed Science, University of Tennessee; DePew: Agronomist/Soil Scientist, Environmental Technical Services, Tekonsha, Michigan |
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| Title: | ASTM developing new sports field standards |
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| Section: | Field science
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| Source: | SportsTurf. Vol. 24, No. 8, August 2008, p. 8. |
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| Publishing Information: | Chicago, IL: Bev-Al Communications (m2media360) |
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| # of Pages: | 1 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: American Society of Testing Materials; Standards; Sports Turf Managers Association; Construction; Quality control; Turf; Artificial turf; Root zone; Cool season turfgrasses; Warm season turfgrasses; Maintenance programs; Mowing frequency; Soil testing; Aeration; Fertilization; Playability; Chemical exposure; Chemical safety; Pigments
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses sports field standards proposed by the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) at a 2008 ASTM meeting. States that "the STMA is actively involved with ASTM [American Society for Testing Materials] International, one of the world's largest and most recognized standards writing organizations." Explains that the "standard outlines proper practices to be used in the sampling and quality control testing of rootzone materials used during the construction process. The standard covers gravel, sand, organic amendments, and finish-blended rootzone mixes." Mentions the "issue of lead chromate on synthetic turf fields, stating that "the STC [synthetic turf council] released a statement in April 2008 on this issue...Trace amounts of lead exist in everyday products. The key issue is ensuring that quantities of lead that might be harmful to health cannot be absorbed into the body." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Brosnan, J.T., and M. DePew. 2008. ASTM developing new sports field standards. SportsTurf. 24(8):p. 8. |
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