A History of Walkway Slip-Resistance Research at the National Bureau of Standards (Classic Reprint)

Explore how a century of slip-resistance research at the National Bureau of Standards shapes safer buildings. This overview explains the work, methods, and lessons that underpin modern measurement of walkway slip-resistance.The report summarizes NBS activities since 1924, highlighting historical perspectives from Sigler, Hunter, Boone, and Brungraber, and describes current efforts that provide a technical basis for slip-resistance measurement. It shows how researchers have built a practical science around testing walkways and shoes, leading toward safer design and standards. Foundational history of walkway slip-resistance research and key testing approaches. Ongoing data base development to understand real-world surface conditions in public spaces. Development of standard reference surfaces to calibrate testers and compare results across labs. Future directions that include human biokinetic factors and environmental considerations to reduce slips andFalls.Ideal for readers interested in safety research, measurement science, and the history behind building codes and standards. Read more