Horizontal Static Forces Exerted by Men Standing in Common Working Positions on Surfaces of Various Tractions - Including Coefficients of Friction Between Various Floor and Shoe Materials
Abstract
Experiments were conducted to measure maximal isometric horizontal push forces. Twenty-eight male subjects pushed forward with both hands, laterally with the preferred shoulder, and with their backs. Reaction force for body stabilization was provided by a vertical wall, a footrest, or by floor-shoe combinations with coefficients of static friction of approximately 1.0, 0.6, and 0.3. Means, standard deviations, and 5th percentiles of the exerted forces are reported. In comparing the experimental data with results previously published, it is concluded that body weight cannot serve as a reliable predictor for push force capability from floors of various tractions. Estimates for static horizontal push as well as pull force capabilities of one or several men are tabulated in relation to traction available to the operator. An appendix contains coefficients of static friction between nineteen floor materials and eight show materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0720252
Entities
People
- Danny E. Roberson
- K. H. Kroemer
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory