SYMPOSIA PAPER
Published:
01 January 1978
STP28736S
A Comparison of Two Slip-Resistance Testers
SourceThe 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.
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Braun, R
Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft, Gersthofen, West Germany
Brungraber, RJ
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa
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Developed by Committee: E17
Pages: 49–59
DOI: 10.1520/STP28736S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4720-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0596-6