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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Tribology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Shoe-floor interactions are critical for slip and fall prevention during walking.
  • Existing research primarily relies on experimental studies of friction characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To model, analyze, and experimentally investigate slip and force distributions between shoe soles and floor surfaces.
  • To understand the influence of sole material properties (soft vs. hard) on slip risk.
  • To validate computational models against experimental observations.

Main Methods:

  • Development and application of a spring-beam network model for computational analysis.
  • Experimental testing to measure sole deformation and friction characteristics.
  • Comparison of model predictions with experimental data for both soft and hard sole materials.

Main Results:

  • Model predictions accurately reflected experimentally observed sole deformations.
  • Significant soft sole deformation was observed at the beginning and end of the stance phase, correlating with increased slip risk.
  • Both the required coefficient of friction (RCOF) and sole deformation measurements effectively predict slip occurrence.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a validated computational model for analyzing shoe-floor interactions and slip risk.
  • Sole deformation is a key indicator of potential slip during human walking.
  • Findings enhance the understanding of slip initiation and termination under diverse biomechanical conditions.