ADAWALK BEACH WALKWAY Product Specifications

1.0 Slip Resistance Testing

1.1 General
The purpose of this testing is to evaluate slip resistance of the vinyl deck board for dry and wet conditions.
1.2 Test Specimens
Two sets of tests (dry and wet conditions) were conducted on three test specimens for each set. Deck boards were provided pre-cut to 8in nominal lengths and measured a nominal 6in wide and 1 5/16in deep.
1.3 Test Procedure
Testing was performed using the methods described by ASTM D 2394. The deck board was placed on a testing apparatus as prescribed by ASTM D 2394 and placed under a 26.28lb sled assembly consisting of a 25lb calibrated weight, a wooden cleated sled, and a 4 1/2in X 4in X 1/4in thick prime grade leather tile. The leather tile was the sliding surface in direct contact with the test board. Prior to each slip load measurement, the leather surface was lightly sanded and dry-brushed clean of debris. The sanding process was accomplished with 150 grit coarse sandpaper, making five passes in each diagonal direction. Testing was performed in a SATEC Unidrive, Model MII 50 UD Universal Testing Machine with a 50lb load cell, to which the sled was attached with a single steel cable. The sled was then pulled at a constant rate of crosshead motion equal to 0.05 inches per minute until the load to break the static friction was reached. This value was recorded as the slip load. Tests were conducted parallel with the deck board (0 degrees), 90 degrees, 180 degrees, and 270 degrees on three dry and three wet specimens. All slip loads were recorded in the unit weight of pound and divided by the sled weight to determine the static coefficient of friction.