Metrology of Pedestrian Locomotion and Slip Resistance

Papers from the June 2001 Symposium on Metrology of Pedestrian Locomotion and Slip Resistance present the latest research findings on both how much friction pedestrians require during ambulation and how to measure the friction available between the walkway surface and the shoe bottom. Some specific topics include assessment of slip severity among different age groups, an analysis of the sliding properties of workers' footwear and clothing on roof surfaces, and gaining consensus for slip resistance standards.