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Author(s):Anonymous
Title:Minor league field, major league design: The fiber-reinforced turf at the new Max-Finely Stadium in Chattanooga is in for a real workout, but initial indications are that it's up to the task
Section:Construction
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Source:Athletic Turf: Maintenance & Technology. October 1998, p. 38-41.
Publishing Information:Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Facility profile; Stadia; Design; Construction; Turf reinforcing systems; Drainage; Soil profiles; Soil strength
Facility Names:Max Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Abstract/Contents:Profiles the Max Finley Stadium in Chattanooga and its Level One AA Davenport Field, which is a high-use field. Describes how the field design is based on the USGA putting green system. Turf Diagnostics created a drainage system with Turfgrids®, a soil reinforcement fiber to augment draining and provide a more stable surface. The field was sown with Quickstand bermuda turf. Discusses the benefits of using Turfgrids® on the field.
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, color
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Anonymous. 1998. Minor league field, major league design: The fiber-reinforced turf at the new Max-Finely Stadium in Chattanooga is in for a real workout, but initial indications are that it's up to the task. Athlet. Turf Maint. Technol. p. 38-41.
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