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A Practical Design Search for Optimal Floor Surface Finishes—A Case Study

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Pedestrian Fall Safety Assessments

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Although many causes are involved in the slip and fall incidents , footpaths and walkways have a major effect on safe ambulation of the pedestrians. Pedestrian floorsurfaces should be constructed to provide comfortable walking environments and good traction functioning against any slippery condition.

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Kim, IJ. (2017). A Practical Design Search for Optimal Floor Surface Finishes—A Case Study. In: Pedestrian Fall Safety Assessments. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56242-1_7

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