Getting to grip with artificial turf

研究人造草坪表面的牵引力行为；研究在钉靴和人造表面相互作用过程中牵引力的产生和控制产生阻力的机制。目前，人们对靴面力学的详细机制知之甚少。博士课程的目的是发展新的假设和理解，并有详细和新颖的实验证据支持。对细小螺柱位移的牵引阻力产生的初始阶段特别感兴趣，并探索许多人造表面特性的影响，包括地毯纤维和不同的填充材料。在最初的工作计划中，将建造一个定制的自动牵引台原型，以允许探索相互作用的机制，并促进一种新的光学跟踪位移螺柱和表面(纤维和填充)响应的方法。一家商业专业运动表面测试公司正在支持这项工作，重点是支持开发新的测试方法，以增强行业未来的最佳实践。

Investigation into the traction behaviour of artificial turf surfaces; investigating the generation of traction forces and the mechanisms governing the production of resistive forces during an interaction between studded boots and artificial surfaces. Currently there is little understanding of the detailed mechanics of the boot-surface mechanics. The PhD programme aims to develop new hypotheses and understanding supported by detailed and novel experimental evidence. The initial stages of traction resistance generation over small stud displacements is of particular interest, and to explore the influence of many of the artificial surface characteristics including the carpet fibres and different infill materials.In the initial programme of work, a bespoke prototype automated traction rig is to be constructed to permit exploration of the interaction mechanisms, and facilitating a novel method of optical tracking of the displacing stud and surface (fibre and infill) response. A commercial specialist sport surface testing house is supporting the work, with a focus on supporting the development of novel test methods to enhance industry future best practice.