SEDL / STP / STP649-EB / STP28736S

A Comparison of Two Slip-Resistance Testers

Braun, R
Research chemist, Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft, Gersthofen,

Brungraber, RJ
Professor of Civil Engineering, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa

Pages: 11    Published: Jan 1978

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Abstract

The paper discusses the importance of friction to the control of slips and falls and the various devices available for the measurement of friction, particularly the two mentioned in the title of the paper. A series of comparative tests made with these two devices is reported, demonstrating that both testers yield the same results, with a high statistical significance.