The Hughes gauge: a new method for measuring coefficient of friction

Authors
Hughes, RC James, DI
Citation
Rc. Hughes et Di. James, The Hughes gauge: a new method for measuring coefficient of friction, POLYM TEST, 21(1), 2002, pp. 39-42
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
POLYMER TESTING
ISSN journal
01429418 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
1
Year of publication
2002
Pages
39 - 42
Database
ISI
SICI code
0142-9418(200202)21:1<39:THGANM>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
A minimum coefficient of friction of 0.4, when measured with a standard sli der, is often required for floors. There is a need for very simple apparatu s for use by, for example, cleaning firms and the methods described here re ly solely on the geometry of the slider. Particular geometries are associat ed with specified friction values, the measurement criterion being whether the device slides or tumbles. Various constructions based on this principle are suggested. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.