Sports Fields : Design, Construction, and Maintenance.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- About the Authors -- About the STMA -- Preface -- Part 1 Principles of Sports Turf Culture -- Chapter 1 Turfgrasses -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Biology and Identification -- 1.3 Turfgrass Types -- 1.4 Turfgrass Selection -- 1.5 Using the Two‐Map System to Select Turfgrass -- 1.6 Planting Times and Rates -- 1.7 Soil Preparation -- 1.8 Planting Techniques -- 1.9 Establishment -- 1.10 Overseeding Warm‐Season Fields -- 1.11 Sustaining a Mixed Warm and Cool Season Turfgrass Canopy in the Transition Zone -- 1.11 Exploring Possibilities -- 1.11 Discovering Solutions -- 1.11 Conclusion -- Chapter 2 Soils and Soil Science -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Soil as a Medium for Turfgrass -- Chapter 3 Fertility and Fertilizers -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Nutrient Requirements -- 3.3 Nutrient Uptake -- 3.4 Soil Reaction -- 3.5 Fertilizer Analysis -- 3.6 Fertilizer Sources -- 3.7 Application Rates and Frequencies -- 3.8 Micronutrients -- 3.9 Biostimulants -- Chapter 4 Mowing -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Types of Mowers -- 4.3 Turf Response -- 4.4 Height and Frequency -- 4.5 Pattern -- 4.6 Clipping Removal -- 4.7 Equipment and Safety -- 4.8 Chemical Growth Regulators -- Chapter 5 Irrigation -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Irrigation and Turfgrass Culture -- 5.3 General Principles of Turfgrass Irrigation -- 5.4 Portable Irrigation Systems -- 5.5 Installed Irrigation Systems -- 5.5 The Problem -- 5.5 The Solution -- 5.5 The Problem -- 5.5 The Solution -- 5.6 Wireless Sensor Technology -- 5.7 Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) -- 5.8 The Use of Nonpotable Water for Sports Field Irrigation -- 5.9 Know Your Water Source -- Chapter 6 Drainage -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Surface Drainage -- 6.3 Internal Drainage -- 6.3 The Problem -- 6.3 The Cause -- 6.3 The Solution -- 6.3 The Result -- 6.4 Installed Drain Systems -- 6.4 The Problem.

6.4 The Cause -- 6.4 The Solution -- 6.4 The Problem -- 6.4 The Cause -- 6.4 The Solution -- 6.4 The Result -- 6.5 Other Drain System Practices -- Chapter 7 Aeration and Topdressing -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Aerating for Optimal Turf Responses -- 7.2 The Problem -- 7.2 The Cause -- 7.2 The Solution -- 7.2 The Result -- 7.3 Aeration Equipment -- 7.4 Topdressing -- Chapter 8 Thatch -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Definition of Thatch -- 8.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Thatch in Sports Turf -- 8.4 How Thatch Develops -- 8.5 Maintaining a Managed Thatch Layer -- 8.6 Reducing Excessive Thatch Buildup -- Chapter 9 Turfgrass Stresses and Remedies -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Mechanical Stresses -- 9.3 Environmental Stresses -- 9.4 Weeds, Insects, and Diseases -- Chapter 10 Wise Use of Chemicals -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 The Label Is the Law -- 10.3 Planning and Performing Applications -- 10.4 Record Keeping -- Chapter 11 Organic Field Management -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Definitions and Principles of Organic Field Management -- 11.3 Principles and Concepts of Organic Field Management -- 11.4 Making an Adjustment to Organic Field Management -- 11.5 Timing and Site Conditions for Organic Field Management -- 11.6 Organic Field Management Inputs -- 11.7 Compost and Composting -- 11.8 Compost Applications on Sports Fields -- Part 2 Natural Turfgrass Sports Fields -- Chapter 12 Baseball and Softball Fields -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Design -- 12.3 Construction -- 12.3 The Problem -- 12.3 The Solution -- 12.3 The Result -- 12.4 Renovation -- 12.5 Maintenance and Management Procedures -- 12.6 Rules and Regulations -- 12.6 The Problem -- 12.6 The Solution -- 12.6 Exploring Possible Causes -- 12.6 The Hidden Problem -- 12.6 Taking Action to Fix the Problem -- 12.6 Conclusion -- Chapter 13 Football Fields -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Design -- 13.3 Construction.

13.4 Renovation -- 13.5 Maintenance and Management Procedures -- 13.5 The Problem -- 13.5 The Solution -- 13.5 The Result -- 13.6 Rules and Regulations -- 13.6 Exploring Possibilities -- 13.6 Discovering a Solution -- 13.6 Developing the Idea for High School Fields -- 13.6 Major Football Field Renovation Procedures -- 13.6 Conclusion -- Chapter 14 Soccer, Lacrosse, and Field Hockey Fields -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Design -- 14.3 Construction -- 14.4 Renovation -- 14.4 The Problem -- 14.4 The Cause -- 14.4 The Solution -- 14.4 The Result -- 14.5 Maintenance and Management Procedures -- 14.6 Rules and Regulations -- 14.6 Exploring Possibilities -- 14.6 Discovering a Solution -- 14.6 Developing the Idea for Amateur Fields -- 14.6 Soccer Field Maintenance Procedures -- 14.6 Conclusion -- Part 3 Other Sports Surfaces -- Chapter 15 Tennis Courts -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Design -- 15.3 Construction -- 15.4 Renovation -- 15.5 Maintenance -- 15.6 Rules and Regulations -- Chapter 16 Track and Field Facilities -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Design -- 16.3 Track Construction -- 16.4 Track Renovation -- 16.5 Track Maintenance -- 16.6 Rules and Regulations -- Chapter 17 Synthetic Turf -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 History and Innovations -- 17.3 Choosing the Right Manufacturer and Installer -- 17.4 Care and Maintenance -- Part 4 Ancillary Information -- Chapter 18 Surveying the Grade -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Surveying Equipment -- 18.3 Establishing Elevations -- Chapter 19 Sand‐Based Rootzones -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 Considerations When Selecting a Sand‐Based Rootzone -- 19.3 Sand‐Based Rootzone Requirements -- 19.4 Maintenance -- Chapter 20 Paints and Covers -- 20.1 Introduction -- 20.2 Paints -- 20.3 Covers -- Chapter 21 Field Evaluation and Turfgrass Assessment -- 21.1 Introduction -- 21.2 Components of Field Quality.

21.3 Aesthetic Appeal and Quality -- 21.4 Ball and Player Response as Affected by Surface Characteristics -- 21.5 Testing Equipment to Evaluate the Playing Surface -- Chapter 22 Safety -- 22.1 Introduction -- 22.2 Player Safety and Performance -- 22.3 Spectator Safety -- 22.4 Designing for Safety -- 22.5 Safety Concerns During Construction and Renovation -- 22.6 Maintaining a Safe Facility -- Chapter 23 Environmental Stewardship, Resource Conservation, and Sustainability -- 23.1 Introduction -- 23.2 Environmental Stewardship -- 23.3 Resource Conservation -- 23.3 The Problem -- 23.3 The Cause -- 23.3 The Solution -- 23.3 The Result -- 23.4 Sustainability -- 23.4 The Goal -- 23.4 The Solution -- 23.4 The Results -- 23.4 Conclusion -- Chapter 24 Innovations Designed to Promote Natural Grass Fields -- 24.1 Introduction -- 24.2 Lighting -- 24.3 Enhanced Turfgrass Performance -- 24.4 Instant Field Replacement -- 24.5 Wireless Technology, Remote Sensing, and Predictive Models -- Chapter 25 Public Relations and Professionalism -- 25.1 Introduction -- 25.2 Public Relations -- 25.3 Professionalism -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Index -- EULA.

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