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The forces applied to the floor by the foot in walking. Part I. Walking on a level surface.
Publisher
BRE Archive
Author
HARPER F C, WARLOW W J , CLARKE B L.
Format
40 pages
Subject / Keyword
Floors, falls, slips, trips, flooring materials, abrasion, testing.
Published Date
01-Jan-1961
ISBN
National Building Studies Research Paper 32 Part I
THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
Measurements have been made of the forces applied to a floor surface by the foot, both in straight walking and in turning on the level. This Research Paper describes the techniques of measurement used, summarises the results, and formulates design criteria for an abrasion-testing machine for flooring materials. The data also suggest criteria for the assessment of the slipperiness of a floor in relation to the risk of slipping and falling while walking.
Page 24 is blank, so omitted.
A separate publication, parts II and III, covers walking on a slope and on stairs.
Book Archived
The forces applied to the floor by the foot in walking. Part I. Walking on a level surface.
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