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NIAAA LTI
SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOP
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SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOPLTI 621 -‐ DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS OF SYNTHETIC
LTI 622 -‐ FIELD SAFETYPresented by
Mark Nichollsin associaAon with
2013 – Version 1
Introduction and Preview of
LTI 621 – Synthetic Turf – What You Need To KnowLTI 622 – Field Safety
WORKSHOP
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ConfidenAal and proprietary presentaAon of TURFIndustry. Copyright,
2012 by the NIAAA and TURFindustry Inc.
DO NOT COPY OR REPRODUCE
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SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOPIntroduction and Preview of
LTI 621 – Synthetic Turf – What You Need To KnowLTI 622 – Field Safety
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Mark Nicholls – President and Founder of TURFindustryUBU Sports – CEO and President
Over 27 years of direct experience In the synthetic turf industry
Started as an installer and has personally completed 100’s of successful projectsBuilt one of the top brand in North America
Created installation training university
Established world class R&D Center
Built largest independent manufacturing facility in North America
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HOUSEKEEPING: Questions?
“ALL”W-WorkbookP-PresentationM-MaintenanceF-Fiber Study$-Financial H-Heat IndexB-Best PracticesS-Specifications
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The GoalArm interested individuals with general knowledge regarding field safety and p lay ing sur face performance. Provide detailed instrucAon of how select a playing surface and test sports fields for safety
Inspire discussion on performance and safety.
Engage professionals in the debate regarding player safety and playing surface performance.
SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOPIntroduction and Preview of
LTI 621 – Synthetic Turf – What You Need To KnowLTI 622 – Field Safety
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Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields
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CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS OF SYNTHETIC FIELDS
Presented by
Mark Nicholls
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DESIGN: Turf System - Introduction
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
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DESIGN: Turf System - Construction
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
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DESIGN: Turf System - Fiber
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
V.S.
Fibrillation YES
Structural Integrity STRONG
Tuftbind GOOD
Infill Encapsulation GOOD
Fiber Loss LOW
Fibrillation NOStructural Integrity WEAK
Tuftbind POOR
Infill Encapsulation POOR
Fiber Loss HIGH
MONO FILAMENTSLIT FILM
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DESIGN: Turf System - Construction
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
ISO Grid
COMMON SENSE
Corn Rows
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DESIGN: Turf System - Backing
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
Foundation of the entire systemSecure Top Shield
Durable FoundaAonProven Dimensional StabilityImproved Fiber RetenAonEnhanced Seaming ProperAes
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DESIGN: Turf System - Infill
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
Infill options – (No Magic Potions!!)v 100% Rubberv Rubber and Sand mixture v Rubber and Sand layered
Determination comes from the specific sport / activity
Note: No durability, performance, or safety issue Between ambient ground rubber and cryogenic rubber
100% Rubber
Sand & Rubber
Layered InfillCauses Fiber Pinch
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DESIGN: Turf System - Seaming
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
Seams do make a difference,…
…and understanding your options is important!
Flat SeamLap SeamAdhered Seam
Chemical Seam
Flat Weld
Sewn Seam Hybrid Seam
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DESIGN: Turf System – Lines & Markings
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
LINE TYPES
Inlaid Lines
Painted Lines
Routed Lines
Warning: Routed Lines Should Never Be Utilized
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DESIGN: Details - Equipment
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
Football Goal Posts and SleevesFootball Game Equipment (Markers, Dial A Down, etc)
Soccer GoalsSoccer Game Equipment (Corner Flags, etc.)Baseball Bases and AnchorsPitchers MoundBaseball Foul PolesPaint ApplicaAon EquipmentTemplates and StencilsBenchesLighAngFencingUAlity Vehicles
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DESIGN: Evaluation Criteria
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
Base and Drainage ConstrucAon SyntheAc Turf SystemBid DocumentaAon & Overall SubmissionSite VisitsWarranty and InsuranceMandatory Drawing RequirementsInstallaAon References
20 Points 20 Points20 Points15 Points10 Points10 Points 5 Points
____BIDDER’s SCORE____ BIDDER’s PRICE / 1,000,000
Vendors BVRS=
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DESIGN: Vendor Selection
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
Installation is Everything !
An Experienced, Professionally Trained and Certified Installation Crew is critical to the successful completion of the project!
The synthetic turf industry has been built on the backs “and knees” of passionate professionals that take pride in every field they install!
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DESIGN: Submittal - Documentation
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
Grading PlanDrainage PlanEdge DetailsShop DrawingsSyntheAc Turf Product Data SheetSyntheAc Turf SpecificaAon SheetMandatory TesAng RequirementsLead and Heavy Metal TesAngInstallaAon ReferencesMaintenance ManualHealth and Safety PolicyEnvironmental PolicyRecycling Policy
Warranty Document Insured WarrantyAcord CerAficatesInsurance DocumentaAonInsurance Carrier RaAngInstallaAon StandardsBonding RequirementsQuality Assurance AnA Trust StatementInstallaAon StandardsLicense and RegistraAonsIndemnificaAon Le^erProposed Schedule
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DESIGN: Submittal - Samples
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
12” by 12” sample of turf material (actual color) – without infillOne (1) sample of material with infill in standard container12” by 12” sample of tuaed line – without infill12” by 12” sample inlaid line -‐ without infill12” by 12” sample of proposed seaming method 12” by 12” sample edge showing backing layersFiber bone of each color fiber to be uAlized Five (5) pounds of proposed infill materialFive (5) pounds of base course stone materialFive (5) pounds of fine course stone material12” by 12” of base liner materialOne (1) foot sample of drainage pipe
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DESIGN: Mandatory Testing
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
Testing is,… REQUIRED
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DESIGN: Insured Warranty
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
VENDORS WARRANTY:The Document that explains exactly what is covered and what is not covered by the
warranty.
ACCORD CERTIFICATE:Outlines who is covered and
during what period. It is crucial to be a named insured
on this document.
INSURANCE POLICY:Outlines the insurance coverage that protects the vendors warranty and under what circumstances the coverage applies.
An INSURED WARRANTY,… …is “REQUIRED PROTECTION”.
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MAINTENANCE: Equipment
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
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LIFECYCLE PLANNING: Introduction
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
Lifecycle and RecyclingØ Cannot Plan For Field To Last Beyond The Warranty PeriodØ The Field Will Need To Be Replaced EventuallyØ Financial Planning For The Eventual Replacement Is RequiredØ Financial Planning For The Eventual Disposal Is Required
From the day you purchase a synthetic turf system you will need to plan for its eventual replacement and the associated
disposal costs of the existing field.
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CONCLUSION:
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING
Base decisions on fact,… not marketing!
Get involved in the process, don’t rely on others!
Appreciate that this is a sophisticated purchase!
Educate yourself accordingly!
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FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
FIELD SAFETYLTI 622
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FIELD SAFETY: Performance
FIELD SAFETY
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TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
Definition:The surfaces appropriateness to perform for a specific sports use. The shoe surface interface, the ball interaction by sport, and the surfaces ability to optimize the athletes performance.
Measurement: Friction, Torsion Resistance, Ball Bounce, Ball Speed, Shoe Traction, Coefficient of Restitution.
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FIELD SAFETY: Safety
FIELD SAFETY
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TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
Definition:The sports field being maintained in a professional manner to maximize player safety. The surfaces hardness upon impact, the air temperature during the players use of the surface, are critical safety aspects.
Measurement: Gmax, Temperature, Infill Depth, Infill Deviation, HIC, Lead Content.
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TESTING: Safety
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FIELD SAFETY: What Has Changed
FIELD SAFETY
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FIELD SAFETY: Your Role
FIELD SAFETY
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FIELD SAFETY: Your Responsibility
FIELD SAFETY
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FIELD SAFETY: Conducting A Field Assessment
FIELD SAFETY
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FIELD SAFETY: Risk Mitigation
FIELD SAFETY
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Knowledge
Education
Planning
Prevention
Documentation
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FIELD SAFETY: Documentation
FIELD SAFETY
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TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
Maintenance Certificate
Maintenance Log
Game DayManual
Industry Standards
Enhanced Reporting
Gmax Assessment
Infill DepthAssessment
Visual Inspection
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TESTING: Performance
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TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
P e r f o r m a n c e r e q u i r e m e n t s v a r y b y s p o r t
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TESTING: Gmax Math
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TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
166 NFL Max
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TESTING: Gmax Math
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FIELD SAFETYFIELD SAFETY NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC
TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
60 – Muddy Grass 80 – Minimum acceptable Gmax105 – NFLPA – TBB Field115 – NFL Indoor125 – NFL Stadium 150 – Acceptable Max – Most Vendors166 – NFL – Max Professional Football175 – Acceptable Max – Certain Vendors180 – Packed Clay 200 – OSHA – “Will Cause Death”225 – Frozen Grass
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TESTING: Gmax Equipment & Operations
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TESTING: Enhanced Reporting Systems
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TESTING: Summary
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Safety -‐ Acknowledging the importance and understanding your rolePerformance – Sports specific requirements and needsGmax Math – The relevance of the numbersGmax Equipment And OperaAons – OpAons and efficiencyEnhanced ReporAng Systems – Document retenAon
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NATURAL GRASS: Introduction
NATURAL GRASS
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NATURAL GRASS: RP1 Hardness -Gmax
NATURAL GRASS
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TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
No point to exceed 150
10 Required Points 5 Painted Areas 5 Random Areas
v 3 unique spots in each locationv Discard the 1st dropv Average the 2nd and 3rd drops
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NATURAL GRASS: RP2 Planarity Worn Areas - Divots
NATURAL GRASS
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TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
10 Required Points10 Random Points
Sports Specific Required Points
v 10 Foot String Linev ½” deviation is considered unacceptable
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SYNTHETIC TURF: RP2 Planarity Infill Depth
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Infill Depth and Evenness is critical to player safety
Infill Displacement due to previous play needs to be monitored and remediated to ensure surface consistency and planarity
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BEST PRACTICES: Introduction
BEST PRACTICE
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TURF ACCREDITATION
Risk ManagementList Of Equipment
MaintenanceRemediaAon
Game DayField Markings
HeatCold
MRSA / STAPHLifecycle Planning
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FIELD SAFETY: Summary
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CONCLUSION:
Field Safety is critical,… requires more than words!
Get educated, take responsibility for player safety!
It is paramount to INSPECT,…
What you EXPECT from your sports fields!
Nothing is more important than safety!
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Mark NichollsTURFindustry
[email protected](905) 327-‐5501
THANK-‐YOU
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