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| Publication Type:
| Professional |
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| Author(s): | Walmsley, W. H. |
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| Title: | Sportsfield design and construction |
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| Source: | Sports Turf Review. Vol. 118, December 1978, p. 145-149. |
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| Publishing Information: | Palmerston North, N.Z.: NZ Turf Culture Institute |
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| # of Pages: | 5 |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the design and maintenance of sports fields during the late 1970s in New Zealand, suggesting that "the most important design requirement of playing fields is adequate drainage." Highlights crowning and moling falls, stating that "moling is usually done in the direction of the longest dimension and the moles are usually given the benefit of the greatest fall where slopes are close to dead level." Discusses the effects of percolation rates and mole tunnels on drainage on New Zealand sports fields, explaining that "the percolation rate is largely determined by soil texture and soil structure. Fine textured silts and clays usually have the lowest percolation rates." Emphasizes the potential importance of pipe size and spacing to drainage system effectiveness. Recommends a way to interpret pipe drainage charts. Mentions several miscellaneous design considerations, including size, shape, irrigation, access, spectators, shelter, and cricket wicket placement. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| See Also: | See also Part 2, "Sportsfield design and construction (cont.)" Sports Turf Review, February 1979, no. 119, p. 3-7, 9, 11 R=156764 R=156764 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Walmsley, W. H. 1978. Sportsfield design and construction. Sports Turf Rev. 118:p. 145-149. |
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