Mechanical Characterisation and Modelling of Elastomeric Shockpads

Third generation artificial turf systems are comprised of a range of polymeric and elastomeric materials that exhibit non-linear and strain rate dependent behaviours under the complex loads applied from players and equipment. An elastomeric shockpad is often included beneath the carpet layer to aid...

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Main Authors: David Cole, Steph Forrester, Paul Fleming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/4/501