How Are Outdoor Artificial Turf Fields Built?
Artificial turf, created as an alternative to synthetic and natural grass, is similar in its usage features and appearance. Because the use of natural grass is limited, the produced artificial turf is also used in professional football matches. 55 mm synthetic turf has been applied to the field surface. It complies with the specifications of the Provincial Directorates of Youth and Sports. Artificial turfs, which have an IP report defined by a FIFA-approved laboratory, are very important for . FIFA has accepted the use of artificial turf in all official and international matches with a decision it has made. Artificial turfs save on watering costs, maintenance expenses, and time compared to natural grass, and they also reduce the risk of injury for footballers during play. Especially during periods of good weather, all the stages required for the construction of indoor artificial turf fields are applied exactly the same way for outdoor artificial turf fields. The only difference is that the top and sides are not covered with tarpaulin. After the location for the artificial turf field is determined, the foundation trench is dug, but a 30 cm section is left above ground. After the anchor sockets with dimensions of 89-3 are placed inside the formwork, the formwork is prepared with C25 concrete using vibration. The 20 cm section of the above-ground area left outside is filled with gravel of size 3-4, and the remaining 10 cm section is filled with gravel of size 1.
Construction of Perimeter Fence and Scoreboard
After the ground is completed with artificial turf, the perimeter of the field is covered with fence wires. This wire, which prevents materials inside the field from going out, also protects the field from external factors. The scoreboard, which is necessary for the construction of indoor artificial turf fields as well as outdoor artificial turf fields, is especially used in mini football fields. It is assembled in a short time thanks to its ergonomic control panel. After the gravel applied on the reinforced concrete foundation is spread, it is compacted by pressing with a roller. Vertical pipes are placed into the sockets left in the formwork of the foundation. The pipes are joined by welding at the bottom, middle, and top sections. Then, a total of 8 lights, four on the right and four on the left, are placed on the long sides of the field. After the surroundings are covered with fences and nets, the construction process is completed by laying artificial turf on the ground.
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