Slip safety risk analysis of surface properties using the coefficients of friction of rocks

This study was conducted to determine the most appropriate surface processing techniques (SPT), environmental conditions (EC) and surface roughness (SR) to minimize the risk of slipping when pedestrians walk on a floor covering of rocks barefoot and with shoes. Coefficients of friction (COFs) and va...

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Published in:International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics 2019-07, Vol.25 (3), p.443-457
Main Authors: Çoşkun, Gültekin, Sarıışık, Gencay, Sarıışık, Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls - prevention & control
Calcium Carbonate
coefficient of friction
floor surface
Floors and Floorcoverings - standards
Friction
Humans
rock
Shoes
slip safety
Surface Properties
surface roughness
Walking
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Summary:This study was conducted to determine the most appropriate surface processing techniques (SPT), environmental conditions (EC) and surface roughness (SR) to minimize the risk of slipping when pedestrians walk on a floor covering of rocks barefoot and with shoes. Coefficients of friction (COFs) and values of SR were found using five different types of rocks, four SPT and two (ramp and pendulum) tests. Results indicate that the parameters which affect the COF values of rocks include SR, EC and SPT. Simple linear regression was performed to examine the relationship between the values of the COF and the SR. The value of the COF was identified as R 2  ≥ 0.864. Statistical results, which are based on experimental measurements, show that rocks are classified according to their safe use areas depending on their COF and SR values.
ISSN:1080-3548
2376-9130
DOI:10.1080/10803548.2017.1395594