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Turfgrass Wear Simulator for Small Plot Investigations 1
Author(s) -
Shearman R. C.,
Beard J. B.,
Hansen C. M.,
Apaclla R.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1974.00021962006600020043x
Subject(s) - plot (graphics) , simulation , point (geometry) , ranging , computer science , environmental science , materials science , mathematics , geometry , statistics , telecommunications
A mechanical turfgrass wear simulator was constructed for small plot investigations. It was developed for use on experimental units as small as 1m 2 . The wear simulator is operated by an electric motor and is constructed to rotate around a pivotal point with an adjustable diameter ranging from 1.0 to 2.7m. The machine is built of light weight materials in a size and weight so that it can be easily moved by an individual. The wear unit simulates both foot and tire wear on turf.