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The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance
Nick E. Christians (Author), Michael L. Agnew (Author)
9780470048450, Wiley
Hardback, published 8 February 2008
176 pages, Photos: 7 B&W, 0 Color; Drawings: 68 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 1 B&W, 0 Color
23.1 x 15.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.318 kg
Loaded with helpful hints and easy-to-understand examples -- and now with 20 percent more content -- this book covers the type of mathematical problems that golf course superintendents face every day. You'll learn how to handle budgeting estimates and figure how much fertilizer or pesticide you should buy. You'll also find guidance on the ordering of topdressing, irrigation volume and coverage, area and volume calculations, and many other aspects of golf course operation that require a thorough understanding of basic mathematical principles. Whatever the management calculation may be, this book has the solution you need! Example problems and answers help you get the job done right.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 Area Measurement Calculations 7 Chapter 3 Volume Calculations 29 Chapter 4 Fertilizer Calculations 45 Chapter 5 Pesticide Calculations 65 Chapter 6 Spreader and Sprayer Calibration 79 Chapter 7 Irrigation Calculations 107 Chapter 8 Seeding Rate Calculations 115 Chapter 9 Application of Small Amounts of Material to Greenhouse Pots and Small Field Plots 123 Appendix A Conversion Factors 129 Appendix B Answers to Problems 131 Index 159
Subject Areas: Architecture [AM]
