February 2012
Industry Advancements: Infield Soils and Solutions
By Suz Trusty
"It's derived by dividing the percentage of silt by the percentage of clay in a soil sample. The SCR score indicates the relative performance of an infield soil product. The optimum SCR score for playability is 0.5 to 1," he explains.
Most suppliers of infield materials note that research and development is ongoing, seeking products that will make the field manager's job easier in areas such as reduced maintenance, enhanced safety and playability, better aesthetics and fewer weather-related issues. They're analyzing scientific data in areas like sand and silt sizing ...
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