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| Material Type: | Booklet |
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| Monographic Author(s): | Beard, James B.; Sifers, Samuel I. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Texas A & M University |
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| Monograph Title: | Stabilization and Enhancement of Sand-modified Root Zones for High Traffic Sports Turfs with Mesh Elements: A Randomly Oriented, Interlocking Mesh Inclusion System, 1993. |
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| Publishing Information: | College Station, TX: Texas A & M University |
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| # of Pages: | 40 |
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| Collation: | 40 pp. |
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| Series: | B-1710 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Turf reinforcing systems; Traffic; Compaction; Wear; Mesh element matrices; Soil mixtures; Root zone
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| Abstract/Contents: | "The ever increasing intensity of traffic on golf greens, sports fields and race tracks during the past three decades necessitated the development and use of high-sand root zones, such as the Texas-USGA Method, described in section A. This development minimized serious soil compaction problems, and provided a higher quality turfed playing surface. The objective of this investigation was to assess the use of randomly oriented, interlocking mesh elements for the stabilization of high-sand root zones, while at the same time retaining or enhancing a favorable environment for turfgrass root growth. The mesh elements consist of discrete 50 by 100 mm (2 x 4 in.) rectangular units, with open ribs extending from the perimeter and a square aperture between the mesh element ribs of 10 by 10 mm (0.4 x 0.4 in.). The open ribs extending from the perimeter facilitate an interlocking structure that provides a unique three-dimensional matrix of a relatively fixed, but microflexible, nature. Five key studies have been conducted since 1985 at College Station, Texas, including two long-term field investigations. The findings revealed three major beneficial dimensions attributed to the use of a randomly oriented, mesh element matrix. The first dimension was root zone-turf stabilization including (a) enhanced soil stabilization especially in sandy soils and on steep slopes, (b) improved load-bearing capacity, (c) better resistance to surface rutting and deformation, (d) reduced divot size, (e) enhanced divot opening turf recovery, and (f) reduced lateral cleat turf tear. Secondly, in terms of playing surface quality for sport and recreational activities, the research results showed an improved uniformity of ball bounce, less surface hardness for better participant safety, and a sustained level of acceptable turf quality for a greater number of competitions. Finally, an enhanced turfgrass root zone environment was revealed with improvements in the (a) water infiltration rate, (b) soil water percolation rate, (c) soil moisture retention, and (d) overall turfgrass health. There was also less compaction and a reduced potential for black layer problems, especially on relatively fine textured high-sand root zones. Thus, the randomly oriented, interlocking mesh element matrix offers a diverse array of root zone and turfgrass performance or health benefits with good potential for use on turfed sports fields, race courses, golf courses, animal competition/show grounds, path and road ways, load-bearing areas, and steep sloped banks that are subjected to intense usage." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 24 |
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| See Also: | See also article derived from this booklet, "Reinforcement combats black layer problem", Parks, Golf Courses & Sports Grounds, 58(11) August 1993, p. 35-36, R=28961 R=28961 |
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| Beard Section Heading: | Turfgrass research publications: Individual major turfgrass research publications: Turfgrass soils |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Beard, James B. 1993. Stabilization and Enhancement of Sand-modified Root Zones for High Traffic Sports Turfs with Mesh Elements: A Randomly Oriented, Interlocking Mesh Inclusion System. 40 pp. College Station, TX: Texas A & M University. |
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