ASTM D5859-96e1

Standard Test Method for Determining the Traction of Footwear on Painted Surfaces Using the Variable Incidence Tester (Withdrawn 2005)

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the traction of footwear on painted walkway surfaces under both dry and wet conditions in the laboratory and the field.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3 This test method does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the measurement of the traction of footwear on painted walkway surfaces under both dry and wet conditions in the laboratory and the field.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear, this test method was withdrawn in January 2005 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 09-Apr-1996
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Dec-2004
• Technical Committee: F13 - Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear
• Drafting Committee: F13.10 - Traction

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5859-96 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Traction of Footwear on Painted Surfaces Using the Variable Incidence Tester
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-1996
• Referred By: ASTM F1646-16 - Standard Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-1996

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
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Designation:D5859–96
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Traction of Footwear on Painted Surfaces
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Using the Variable Incidence Tester
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5859; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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e NOTE—Per Committee F13 Bylaws, editorially replaced term definitions with reference to Terminology F 1646 in January
2004.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the traction
of footwear on painted walkway surfaces under both dry and
wet conditions in the laboratory and the field.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are
provided for information only.
1.3 This test method does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F 1646 Terminology Relating to Safety and Traction for
FIG. 1 Variable Incidence Tester
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Footwear
3. Terminology
carbon dioxide cartridge. It uses an articulated strut but differs
from the James and Hunter machines. Its fluidics actuation
3.1 SeeTerminology F 1646 for the following terms used in
applies the load to a slider shoe instantaneously, thereby
this test method:
overcomingthewell-known“stiction”problemthatarisesfrom
3.1.1 Friction, and
the delay between the time the slider is set down onto the
3.1.2 Coefficient of friction.
surface and the time it starts to slip.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.2 As the test progresses, the shoe descends, makes contact
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4.1 The variable incidence tester, shown in Fig. 1, operates withthesubstrate,andcontinuestobesubjectedtotheconstant
vertical load, in addition to an increasing horizontal or tangen-
independent of gravity and is self-powered by a miniature
tial load, until slip occurs. The tangent of the angle that the
tester makes with respect to the vertical, at the instant of slip,
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on Safety is taken to be the ratio of the horizontal and vertical compo-
and Traction for Footwear and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F13.10
nents of the force applied to the shoe and thus the coefficient of
on Traction.
friction.
Current edition approved April 10, 1996. Published June 1996.
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4.3 When slippage occurs, the strut will kick out in an arc.
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The angle at which slippage just begins to occur, which is read
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from the protractor scale, is the slip index or the static
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3 coefficient of friction.
TheEnglishXL,iscoveredbyapatentheldbyWilliamEnglishandisavailable
from William English, Inc., 20500 North River Rd., Alva, FL 33920. It has been
5. Significance and Use
found suitable for this use. Interested parties are invited to submit information
regarding the identification of acceptable alternatives to this patented item to the 3
5.1 The variable incidence tester is a laboratory and field
Committee on Standards,ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Dr., West Consho-
instrument designed to measure the slip resistance of paint or
hocken, PA 19428-2959. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a
meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend. related materials to determine their traction properties in a
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D5859–96
clean and dry state or in the presence of environmental 7. Test Sensor
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contaminants encountered in situ.
7.1 The slider pad is prepared by cutting a disc of 1.25-in.
5.2 The indication of this test apparatus is believed to relate (3.2-cm) diameter elastomer and affixing it to the bottom of the
slip resistance of the surface tested in the test environment. It universal foot, sheen side exposed, using epoxy cement or
other suitable adhesive.
does not contemplate floor materials, characteristics of indi-
7.2 The slider pad is then prepared by sanding with 400-grit
vidual human gaits, and other factors besides the floor surface
wetordrysiliconcarbidepaperinthedrycondition,backedby
conditions.
a flat surface,
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