Original publication: 2010 | HSE Research Report | RR801
Source authors: Graeme Hunwin, Kirsty Ormerod and Alison Darby (HSL)
About this research
Investigates whether changing test settings in the mechanical EN ISO 13287 footwear test improves agreement with the human-based HSL ramp method.
How the research was conducted
The HSL team compared shoe performance under a variety of controlled mechanical test conditions with results from the ramp, which had been used as a practical human-based reference method.
Main findings and significance
The study demonstrated that mechanical test parameters materially affect friction results and the ranking of footwear. It provides direct evidence of the importance of representing critical features of real walking contact in a repeatable test.
Interpretation and limitations
The project did not establish a universally accurate modified protocol for all shoes and contaminants.
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