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Thursday, December 6, 2007 - 10:30 AM
Coefficient of Friction, the Development of a Standard Portable Device for the US Naval Fleet
If you have experienced rough seas, the importance of good non-skid weather deck coverings becomes very apparent. But what defines “good” may be easier to qualify rather than quantify. This is directly related to the methodologies employed to evaluate non-skid surfaces—the current process/system to measure the coefficient of friction of deck coverings. The parameters/procedures, used to evaluate non-skid deck coatings to verify their suitability for service or replacement, are reviewed; but not limited to the safety impacts of COF but also the operational readiness impacts of the Fleet.
The objective is to address the evolution of devices utilized for measuring the coefficient of friction of non-skid weather decks, with focus on the Navy, as well as discuss the problems encountered leading to the development of a compact portable, single instrument machine.
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