Sports surface design is crucial for the successful performance of sports skills and the reduction of injury risk. Surfaces have developed from natural materials such as turf, clay and cinder, to synthetic surfaces such as acrylic tennis courts, artificial turf for soccer and synthetic running tracks, while our understanding of natural turf has developed in terms of properties appropriate for different sports and surface sustainability. This book draws together the very latest research on biomechanical, medical and engineering approaches to the study of sports surfaces. Written by a team of leading international sport scientists, engineers and technologists, the book covers every key aspect of surface development and design, including: surface behaviour surface classification, function, construction and maintenance influence of surfaces on player performance and injury surface test methods and monitoring development of natural turf and synthetic surfaces shoe-turf interaction future developments in sports surface technology. Representing the most comprehensive and up-to-date study of sports surfaces, this book is important reading for all researchers and professionals working in sports technology, sports engineering, biomechanics or sports medicine.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415500920
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4046467358
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Science and Engineering of Sport Surfaces
Author
Iain James, Paul Fleming, Sharon Dixon, Matt Carre
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Mechanics
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Genre
Sports
Number of Pages
220 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
454g
Additional Product Features
Topic Area
Civil Engineering
Series Title
Routledge Research in Sports Technology and Engineering
Editor
Paul Fleming, Iain James, Sharon Dixon, Matt Carre
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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