Science and Engineering of Sport Surfaces

Taylor & Francis

The Science and Engineering of Sport SurfacesAuthor(s): Sharon Dixon, Paul Fleming, Iain James, Matt Carr\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138633605, 978-1138633605\nSynopsis\nSports 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.\n\nWritten by a team of leading international sport scientists, engineers and technologists, the book covers every key aspect of surface development and design, including:\.