Effects of Particle Size Distribution and Water Content at Compaction on Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity and Strength of High Sand Content Root Zone Materials

Henderson, Jason J.; Crum, James R.; Wolff, Thomas F.; Rogers, John N.

doi:10.1097/01.ss.0000169906.02485.7f

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“…Because sand is inherently low in silt and clay, it maintains a relatively large proportion of macropore space when subjected to compactive forces, such as regular foot traffic (Henderson et al, 2005a). Rapid infiltration rates and the ability to maintain macroporosity during heavy use makes sand-based soils a desirable and advantageous media for athletic field construction (Bingaman and Kohnke, 1970;Henderson et al, 2005a).…”

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Improving Native Soil Athletic Fields With Intercept Drain Tile Installation and Subsequent Sand Topdressing Applications

Kowalewski¹,

Crum

Rogers

et al. 2011

Soil Science

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Intercept drain tile installation and subsequent sand topdressing applications can provide a built-up sand-based system. There are a number of different intercept drain tile spacing and sand layer depth recommendations. The objectives of this research were to determine the effects of intercept drain tile spacing on the surface runoff, soil water content, and surface shear strength of a compacted sandy loam with sand topdressing. A single factor, RCBD field study in East Lansing, Michigan, was seeded May 29, 2007, with a Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.)Y perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) mixture. Intercept drain tiles were spaced 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 6.0 m apart and were compared with an 8.1-m-long control without intercept drain tiles. Well-graded sand (90.0% sand, 7.0% silt, and 3.0% clay) was used for topdressing. After the accumulation of a 2.4-cm sand layer, simulated traffic at two applications per week was applied to all treatments using the Cady traffic simulator from October 10 to November 3, 2007. In 2008, topdressing, providing a 4.8-cm depth accumulated during a 2-year period, and traffic were repeated on the same experimental treatments. When a 2.4-cm sand layer is present, surface runoff and soil water content are generally directly related to intercept drain tile spacing, and drain tiles, spaced 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 m apart, will provide increased surface shear strength. As topdressing depths were accumulated to a 4.8-cm sand layer depth in 2008, no differences in surface shear strength were observed regardless of drain tile spacing.

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Improving Native Soil Athletic Fields With Intercept Drain Tile Installation and Subsequent Sand Topdressing Applications

Kowalewski¹,

Crum

Rogers

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Soil Science

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“…PSD throughout the DF is strongly related to the ease of tillage and improvement of capillary conductivity, available moisture, permeability, agricultural development, and to saturated hydraulic conductivity and other soil physical properties (Henderson et al, 2005;Beldini et al, 2009;Tavares et al, 2010). Studies on this topic improve our understanding on what kind of particle size was retained in the DFs as a result of human interventions against soil loss.…”

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Effects of erosion and deposition on particle size distribution of deposited farmland soils on the chinese loess plateau

Zhao¹,

Shao²,

Omran

et al. 2011

Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Solo

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Particle size distribution (PSD) in the soil profile is strongly related to erosion, deposition, and physical and chemical processes. Water cycling and plant growth are also affected by PSD. Material sedimented upstream of the dam constructions formed large areas of deposited farmland (DF) soils on the Chinese Loess Plateau (CLP), which has been the site of the most severe soil erosion in the world. Two DFs without tillage on the CLP were chosen to study the combined effect of erosion and check dams on PSD. Eighty-eight layers (each 10 cm thick) of filled deposited farmland (FDF) soils and 22 layers of silting deposited farmland (SDF) soils of each studied soil profile were collected and 932 soil samples were investigated using laser granulometry. The particle sizes were stratified in both DFs based on soil properties and erosion resistance. The obtained results of clay and silt fractions showed similar horizontal distribution, indicating parallel characteristics of erosion and deposition processes. Fine sand represented the largest fraction, suggesting the preferential detachment of this fraction. The most erodible range of particle sizes was 0.25-0.5 mm, followed by 0.2-0.25 mm in the studied soil profiles. The correlation between particle size and soil water contents tended to increase with increasing water contents in FDF. Due to the abundant shallow groundwater, the relationship between particle size and soil water content in SDF was lost. Further studies on PSD in the DF area are needed to enhance the conservation management of soil and water resources in this region.Index terms: soil texture, stratification, soil erodibility, dam construction, soil conservation.

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“…Previous research has indicated that low surface hardness values corresponded to a greater soft tissue injury in athletes when measured with the Clegg [27]. While a soft surface may be ideal for reduced concussions, it may increase soft tissue injury potential.…”

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The Effect of Soil Type and Moisture Content on Head Impacts on Natural Grass Athletic Fields

Dickson

Strunk

Sorochan

2018

The 12th Conference of the International Sports Engineering Association

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Effects of Particle Size Distribution and Water Content at Compaction on Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity and Strength of High Sand Content Root Zone Materials

Cited by 23 publications

References 3 publications

Improving Native Soil Athletic Fields With Intercept Drain Tile Installation and Subsequent Sand Topdressing Applications

Improving Native Soil Athletic Fields With Intercept Drain Tile Installation and Subsequent Sand Topdressing Applications

Effects of erosion and deposition on particle size distribution of deposited farmland soils on the chinese loess plateau

The Effect of Soil Type and Moisture Content on Head Impacts on Natural Grass Athletic Fields

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