How does the British pendulum skid resistance test work

Well, the independent slip testing services use the British pendulum skid resistance tester. The slip resistance tester is set to simulate a slip. The pendulum slider strikes the floor and slides across the testing surface for 150 mm. The needle attached to it delivers the resistance values. Various measurements and readings on dry floors and wet floors are recorded. The values the slip resistance tester returns are known as PTV or pendulum test value.. read more