000781111 000__ 04803cam\a2200493Ii\4500 000781111 001__ 781111 000781111 005__ 20230306143218.0 000781111 006__ m\\\\\o\\d\\\\\\\\ 000781111 007__ cr\nn\nnnunnun 000781111 008__ 170428s2017\\\\sz\a\\\\ob\\\\001\0\eng\d 000781111 019__ $$a985238106$$a985377074$$a985651190$$a985935500$$a986101621$$a986460189$$a986654225$$a986807062 000781111 020__ $$a9783319562421$$q(electronic book) 000781111 020__ $$a3319562428$$q(electronic book) 000781111 020__ $$z9783319562414 000781111 020__ $$z331956241X 000781111 035__ $$aSP(OCoLC)ocn984744576 000781111 035__ $$aSP(OCoLC)984744576$$z(OCoLC)985238106$$z(OCoLC)985377074$$z(OCoLC)985651190$$z(OCoLC)985935500$$z(OCoLC)986101621$$z(OCoLC)986460189$$z(OCoLC)986654225$$z(OCoLC)986807062 000781111 040__ $$aN$T$$beng$$erda$$epn$$cN$T$$dEBLCP$$dGW5XE$$dYDX$$dN$T$$dUAB 000781111 049__ $$aISEA 000781111 050_4 $$aT55.3.F35 000781111 08204 $$a363.11$$223 000781111 08204 $$a620 000781111 1001_ $$aKim, In-Ju,$$eauthor. 000781111 24510 $$aPedestrian fall safety assessments :$$bimproved understanding on slip resistance measurements and investigations /$$cIn-Ju Kim. 000781111 264_1 $$aCham, Switzerland :$$bSpringer,$$c2017. 000781111 300__ $$a1 online resource (xxxvi, 249 pages) :$$billustrations. 000781111 336__ $$atext$$btxt$$2rdacontent 000781111 337__ $$acomputer$$bc$$2rdamedia 000781111 338__ $$aonline resource$$bcr$$2rdacarrier 000781111 504__ $$aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 000781111 5050_ $$aForeword I; Foreword II; Preface; Background and Motivation; Main Aims of This Book; Construction of This Book; Final Remarks; Contents; Glossary Terms, Abbreviations and Acronyms; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Backgrounds; 1.2 Major Issues on Slip Resistance Measurements; 1.3 Surface Finishes Versus Slip Resistance Performance; 1.4 Wear Development Versus Slip Resistance Performance; 1.5 Optimal Floor Surface Finishes; 1.6 Major Significances and Contributions; 1.7 Specific Aims; 1.8 Limitations; 1.9 Summary; References 000781111 5058_ $$a2 Pedestrian Fall Incidence and Slip Resistance Measurements2.1 Brief Overview of Slip and Fall Incidences; 2.2 Injuries Owing to Slips and Falls; 2.3 Improvements of Fall Prevention; 2.4 Factors Influencing Pedestrian Fall Incidence; 2.4.1 Intrinsic Fall Risk Factors; 2.4.2 Extrinsic Fall Risk Factors; 2.4.3 Mechanics of Human Walking; 2.5 Human Gait and Its Impacts on Fall Incidents; 2.6 Observation of Human Gait ; 2.7 Gait Analysis and Fall Risk Prediction; 2.8 Measuring Devices for Slip Resistance Properties; 2.8.1 Articulated Strut Devices; 2.8.2 Drag and Towed-Sled Devices 000781111 5058_ $$a2.8.3 Pendulum Type Devices2.8.4 Other Type Devices; 2.8.5 Slip Measuring Testers Used in This Book; 2.8.6 Comparisons of Slip Measuring Devices; 2.9 Testing Standards and Safety Criteria for Slip Resistance Performance; 2.9.1 Slip Resistance Test Methods and Safety Criteria; 2.9.1.1 The Pendulum Slip Resistance Tester; 2.9.1.2 Tortus Digital Tribometer; 2.9.1.3 BOT 3000 Slip Tester; 2.9.1.4 Variable Angle Ramp; 2.9.1.5 SlipAlert Slip Tester; 2.9.2 Undependable Test Methods and Removed Standards; 2.9.2.1 ASTM C1028-07; 2.9.2.2 Brungraber Mark II (PIAST) and English XL (VIT) Tribometers 000781111 5058_ $$a2.9.3 Clean and Dry and Wet Slip Resistance Measurements2.9.3.1 Importance of Dry Slip Resistance Measurement; 2.9.3.2 The Sine Qua Non for Slip Safety Assessments; 2.10 Relationships Between Human Gait and Slip Resistance Properties; 2.11 Chapter Summary; References; 3 Pedestrian Slip Resistance Measurements: Verities and Challenges; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Brief Overview; 3.3 Theoretical Backgrounds; 3.4 Mislead Issues on Slip Resistance Measurements; 3.5 Definition of a COF; 3.6 Friction Development Between Two Solid Surfaces; 3.7 What Does a COF Quantity Mean?-Misconception and Restraint 000781111 5058_ $$a3.8 A Concept of Average COF-Case Study No. 13.9 A Concept of Average COF-Case Study No. 2; 3.10 Issues of Frictional Force and Heel Strike Angle; 3.10.1 Frictional Force; 3.10.2 Heel Strike Angle; 3.11 Maintenance Issues; 3.12 Conclusions; 3.13 Chapter Summary; References; 4 Tribological Approaches for the Pedestrian Safety Measurements and Assessments; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Tribo-Physical Approaches; 4.2.1 Overview; 4.2.2 Limitations and Issues; 4.2.3 Main Problems ; 4.3 Studies on Surface Roughness Measurements; 4.3.1 Background; 4.3.2 Measuring Devices for Surface Roughness 000781111 506__ $$aAccess limited to authorized users. 000781111 588__ $$aOnline resource; 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