Material Science - Modern Construction Components make Sport Facilities 'Fit for Purpose'

2014-01 Coatings, adhesive, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) provide the basis for modern sport surfacing applications. From acrylic resins applied on top of asphalt in tennis court applications, 1- and 2-component polyurethane elastomers used for rubber crumb binding in athletic stadiums to adhesives in tile applications in swimming pools or seam adhesive applications under synthetic turf, today’s sports facility infrastructure relies on innovative construction chemicals.

Durability and Sustainability

Components available today provide not only the necessary longevity to facility projects but at the same time have to be designed to enhance the athlete-surface interaction.  In a world were hundreds of a second can make the difference between winning or loosing, sports surface systems have to provide the best platform for athlete performance.  However, specific expertise is required when it comes to careful selection of appropriate components, correct application and proper maintenance which are key to ensure durability and sustainability.  Besides material selection, specification requirements and validation testing, root cause or failure analysis can become key when assessing technology application. 

Additional information

If you want to understand how sport facilities become ‘fit for purpose’ and address aspects like athlete safety, playability as well as environmental sustainability please contact chemneera.