Surface friction of pavements. Test method for measurement of surface skid resistance using the GripTester braked wheel fixed slip device

BS 7941-2:2000

British Standards Institution
Surface friction of pavements. Test method for measurement of surface skid resistance using the GripTester braked wheel fixed slip device Download document

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British Standards Extra Supplement

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Abstract

Describes a method for determining the skid resistance of a surface using the GripTester continuous reading braked wheel fixed slip device. Applicable to surfacings and horizontal signs on highways, airport runways, flight decks, footways, pedestrian precincts, and test panels of surfaces intended for any of these. For measuring the skid resistance along a continuous surface of external paved surfaces or indoors. Test speeds can vary from 5-130 km/h depending on the application.

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0580332101

Subjects

  • Roads
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Road pavement

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