Abrasion Indices of Synthetic and Natural Turf
| Surface | Abrasion Index¹ |
|---|---|
| ¹Abrasion index is determined by pulling foam blocks in a weighted sled across the plots in 4 directions and determining the loss (by weight) of the blocks. Abrasiveness index = [(starting block weight − final block weight)/6] ×100. This method conforms to ASTM standard F1015. ²Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue areas were well watered and maintained at 2 inch height of cut with 100% ground cover. ³Abrasion index determined on an area receiving no traffic. |
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| Kentucky bluegrass² | 18.9 |
| Tall fescue² | 22.7 |
| FieldTurf³ | 34.1 |
| Astroturf³ | 59.6 |
