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Author(s):Dest, William M.
Author Affiliation:Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Connecticut
Title:[Synthetic rubber and rubber/sand infill surfaces]
Column Name:Letter from America
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Section:News
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Source:International Turfgrass Bulletin. Vol. 225, July 2004, p. 28.
Publishing Information:Bingley, England: Sports Turf Research Institute
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Artificial Turf; Safety; Costs; Rubber; Sand; Surfaces
Abstract/Contents:Discusses rubber and rubber/sand infill surfaces, stating that "the synthetic surfaces are laid over a drainage base comprised of 15 to 23 cm of crushed stone under which is installed 2.5 x 30.5 cm flat pipe at 7 to 9 m apart. Under all of this is a geotextile fabric." Describes various reasons for using synthetic surfaces. Discusses the cost of a synthetic surface, which is about $40,000 per year.
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Dest, W. M. 2004. [Synthetic rubber and rubber/sand infill surfaces]. Int. Turfgrass Bull. 225:p. 28.
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