2025 – 2029
The objective of this study is to conduct human slip research on actual bathtubs on the market (three) and modified
to measure the friction demand of participants stepping into and out of the bathtubs when dry and wet. The study will
involve a range of bathtub surfaces currently available on the market (three exemplar bathtubs) and a range of
participants with emphasis on older adults. The results of the study will be shared with the ASTM F1503 task group.
The differences between previous study and this currently modified study is that previously we’ve used some mock-up
of floor surfaces that were manufactured by us but, this time we will actually use the bathtub surfaces that are in the
market (three different types of bathtub surfaces).