Original publication: 2006 | HSE Research Report | RR497
Source authors: Marianne Loo-Morrey (HSL)
About this research
Tests the slip characteristics of several applied resin flooring constructions and highlights why roughness measurements and pendulum results may differ.
How the research was conducted
The HSL programme characterised epoxy-resin flooring samples using Rz surface microroughness measurements and pendulum tests as applied in forensic site work, alongside the broader evaluation of slip potential.
Main findings and significance
Different resin constructions generated markedly different wet slip-risk classifications. Some samples were classified differently by roughness and pendulum testing, illustrating why floor specification cannot rely on a coating name alone.
Interpretation and limitations
The results apply to the particular products and prepared samples tested. They are historical research findings, not a current ranking of products on sale.
Original source and further reading
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