Prediction of falls using a robust definition of slip distance and adjusted required coefficient of friction

Thurmon E. Lockhart, Jeffrey C. Woldstad, James L. Smith, Simon, M. Hsiang, Pingshan Li

Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

5 Scopus citations

Abstract

This paper proposes a new method to identify slip distance and adjusted required coefficient friction to predict falls among different age groups. These methods were based on the fact that the dynamics of slips are altered due to the fall arresting rig (or harness) during the critical moment of slips and falls.

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the XIVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association and 44th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Association, 'Ergonomics for the New Millennnium'
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period07/29/0008/4/00

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Prediction of falls using a robust definition of slip distance and adjusted required coefficient of friction'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this