Pedestrian Fall Safety Assessments - Improved Understanding on Slip Resistance Measurements and Investigations (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)

This book examines pedestrian shoe-floor slip resistance from an engineering standpoint in order to better understand friction and wear behavior. This analysis includes an extensive investigation into the surface properties of shoes and flow, and the measurement of dynamic friction and other mechanical and physical aspects of shoe-floor tribology. Lastly, the book proposes a measurement concept for the identification and classification of operational floor surfaces under a range of different conditions. Novel techniques and methods are proposed that can improve the reliability of slip resistance assessments. The current state of knowledge is critically examined and discussed from a tribological perspective, including aspects like friction, wear, lubrication and the mechanical behavior of shoes, floors and their wider environment. Further, the book reports on extensive experimental investigations into the topographical characteristics of shoe and floor surfaces and how they affect slip resistance. Slips resulting in pedestrian falls are a major cause of injuries and deaths for all age groups. This important book provides essential insights for researchers, practicing engineers and public safety officials wishing to learn about how the risk of pedestrian slips can be assessed and understood.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	July 2018
First published:	2017
Authors:	In-Ju Kim
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	249
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-85863-0
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Mechanical engineering > Tribology (friction & lubrication) Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Production engineering > Reliability engineering Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > General Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > Mechanics of solids > General
LSN:	3-319-85863-7
Barcode:	9783319858630

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