BS 7941-2:2000

Methods for measuring the skid resistance of pavement surfaces. Test method for measurement of surface skid resistance using the GripTester braked wheel fixed slip device | Status: Current, Under review

1 Scope This British Standard describes a method for determining the skid resistance of a surface using the GripTester continuous reading braked wheel fixed slip device. The method is applicable to the following:

• — highways: surfacings;
• — highways: horizontal signs;
• — airport runways;
• — flight decks;
• — footways;
• — pedestrian precincts;
• — test panels of surfaces intended for any of the above.

The method is for measurement of skid resistance along a continuous surface on external paved surfaces or indoors. Test speeds can vary from 5 km/h to 130 km/h depending on the application. The measured values can be affected by the test speed.