摘要:
An underground system for supplying water to and removing water from an athletic facility having a surface which is susceptible to excessive moisture and dryness. The system includes a plurality of substantially level watering grids positioned in a layer of aggregate material below the surface of the athletic facility. The watering grids provide an arrangement of consecutive watering zones which extend across the athletic facility from one end thereof to the other. Each of the plurality of watering grids includes a plurality of parallel perforated lateral pipes which are connected at opposite ends thereof to header pipes. The plurality of substantially level watering grids are positioned at a substantially equal level below the surface of the athletic facility, regardless of the slope thereof. The system may be installed into existing athletic facilities without excessive damage or disruption to their surfaces.
摘要:
This invention relates to asphalt concrete paving systems and how they are structured. For more than the last sixty years, such systems have been one integrated structure consisting of (1) one or more "lower supporting courses" and (2) one or more "surface wearing courses". Such systems are integrated structures and, therefore, cracking starting from either the top or bottom will proceed through the entire structure. This invention provides a third type of course, a "separation course" between the "lower supporting courses" and the "surface wearing courses". The "separation course" prevents bonding of the "lower supporting courses" to the "surface wearing courses". This "separation course" is a barrier to stop the cracking at this point. It is also waterproof and will stop water from getting into the "lower support courses" and causing them to fail. The concept of a "separation course" is applicable to both roadways and running tracks.
摘要:
The invention refers to a base structure, particularly for tennis courts, comprising a top layer consisting of a solid microporous plate comprising a mixture from 50% to 98% fine clay and 2% to 50% cement, the thickness of the top layer being of at least 2 cm in the non-compacted state, wherein the solid microporous plate results from chemical reaction by means of water added to said mixture. The invention also provides a tennis court, the surface of which is inclined at least 0.25% as to permit excess water to flow towards the center or one side of the court. A method of building such a court is also described.
摘要:
Compositions and designs useful for fabricating safety cushion and mat assemblies which have effective protection against injuries to persons falling from a height up to seven feet are disclosed. The safety cushion compositions have a shore hardness of about 68, comprises an ethylene/propylene rubber, an activator, an accelerator, a plasticizer, a vulcanizer, a filler, a processing aid agent and optionally a colorant or a whitener. In addition, compositions useful for fabricating a reinforced rubber anchor for securing the safety cushion and mat assemblies to the ground are disclosed. The rubber anchor composition has a shore hardness of about 73 and comprises a natural rubber, a processing aid agent, a plasticizer, a filler, an antioxidant, an antiozonant, an activator, an accelerator, a vulcanizer, an inhibitor and optionally a colorant or a whitener. Methods of fabricating the safety cushion, mat assemblies and securing anchors described above improves the fabricating process so that larger pieces of safety cushion can be molded and that the composition material does not stick to the mold thereby increases production efficiency.
摘要:
A pipe arrangement for a playfield is disclosed which includes a surface layer and a filter layer beneath the surface layer. In the filter layer, there is situated an arrangement of pipes, divided into several sections. In each section, there are numerous perforated multi-purpose pipes to dry the field and to circulate warm air into it. These multi-purpose pipes are connected at intervals by their ends to a distribution pipe and these in their turn at intervals by their ends to a main pipe, which is finally connected to blowing machinery by means of a feed pipe. The invention is primarily intended to be used in connection with grassy playfields, but it can also be applied to the construction of other types of fields.
摘要:
A recreational area construction comprising a base with a plurality of borders forming a perimeter on the base; a layer of water pervious material on the base between the borders, and a top layer of cushioning material supported on the base and layer of water pervious material.
摘要:
An underground watering system for an athletic facility such as a tennis court, comprising a plurality of select equally spaced shallow water reservoir trenches having rounded surfaces over which is applied a waterproof liner. A water distribution pipe is located on the lining at the bottom of such trench and extends the entire length thereof. The trenches are filled with fine stone aggregate over which is laid a water permeable fabric which covers the whole area to be watered. A relatively coarse layer of aggregate is placed over the fabric followed by an upper layer of relatively fine aggregate. A layer of playing surface material overlays the fine aggregate layer. Water supplied to the trenches via the distribution pipes will saturate the permeable fabric and will be drawn up to the playing surface by capillary action.
摘要:
A land drainage system comprising sub-soil tubes (1) connected to a suction container (3) has the container evacuated by a dual function system comprising liquid pumping means (4) and air extracting means (6). A reservoir (5) can contain liquid to be passed into the soil (e.g. for irrigating the land).
摘要:
A backing mat for a water-permeable artificial grass having a grid-like structure consisting of elastically pliable foamed plastic sections and openings arranged therebetween. To improve the qualities of the artificial grass with regard to tread elasticity bulbous projections are formed of foamed plastic on the underside of the backing mat at the edges of the openings.
摘要:
A surface for sports areas, particularly tennis courts, is prepared by applying an intimate mixture of brick dust, other mineral material, non-hydrated tile cement, and water to a substantially level foundation and allowing said mixture to set up by hydration of the tile cement.