Comparative Analysis of Slip Resistance Test Methods for Granite Floors.

Materials (Basel)

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Military University of Technology in Warsaw, 01-476 Warsaw, Poland.

Published: February 2021

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  • The paper compares three methods for testing floor slip resistance using various types of granite slabs.
  • It analyzes the acceptance angle values, slip resistance values, and sliding friction coefficients to evaluate the correlation and precision of each testing method.
  • The study concludes that the choice of testing method significantly impacts the assessment of slip resistance, especially for low roughness slabs, which can lead to safety risks in building use.

Article Abstract

This paper attempts to compare three methods of testing floor slip resistance and the resulting classifications. Polished, flamed, brushed, and grained granite slabs were tested. The acceptance angle values (α) obtained through the shod ramp test, slip resistance value (SRV), and sliding friction coefficient (μ) were compared in terms of the correlation between the series, the precision of each method, and the classification results assigned to each of the three obtained indices. It was found that the evaluation of a product for slip resistance was strongly related to the test method used and the resulting classification method. This influence was particularly pronounced for low roughness slabs. This would result in risks associated with inadequate assessments, which could affect the safe use of buildings facilities.

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