Testing of skid resistances of hard floor surfaces using various shoe heel materials

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Marianne Berry Hodges (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
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Advisor
Savannah Day

Abstract: The purposes of this study were as follows: 1. To determine the coefficients of friction between hard floor surfaces (ceramic tile, terrazzo, concrete, and aggregate) and various heel materials (leather, rubber, rubber crepe, Neolite, and nylon). 2. To determine the effect of three different floor polishes (standard, clear, and skid resistant) on the coefficients of friction of hard floor surfaces. 3. To determine the effect of applied moisture on the coefficients of friction of unpolished and polished hard floor surfaces. A friction testing apparatus was used to measure the force of kinetic friction of the unpolished and polished hard floor surface materials with various heel materials. A weight load of 25 pounds was used on each heel. The new, worn, and polished floor materials were tested dry and with moisture applied.

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Language: English
Date: 1965

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