TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - Development and validation of a novel portable slip simulator
JO  - Applied ergonomics
A1  - Aschan, Carita
A1  - Hirvonen, Mikko
A1  - Mannelin, Tarmo
A1  - Rajamaki, E.
SP  - 585
EP  - 593
VL  - 36
IS  - 5
N2  - The objective was to develop, construct and validate a portable device suitable for measurements of pedestrian slip resistance in situ. The developed device proved to be precise enough and easy to use. The dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) values measured by it showed strong correlation (r> or = 0.990, p < 0.001) with the values measured by the force platform used as a reference. In addition, the measured DCOF values were in good consistency with those obtained when using the older laboratory device of the Institute, the slip simulator. Based on the use of the new, developed device it can be concluded that accurate friction measurements with actual footwear can be performed even with a moderate-sized but portable device. The developed slipmeter will be used to measure slipperiness of various walking surface conditions, e.g. at different work places and in walkways, in the near future.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0003-6870
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2005.01.015
ID  - ref1
ER  -