The Portable Inclinable Articulated Strut Slip Tester, is used to determine the slip resistance of footwear sole, heel or related materials against planar walkway surface or walkway surrogates under dry, wet or contaminated conditions.
ASTM-F1677, Standard Test Method for Using a Portable Inclinable Articulated Strut Slip Tester (PIAST). This test method covers the operational procedures for using a portable inclinable articulated strut slip tester (PIAST) for determining the slip resistance of footwear sole, heel, or related materials (test feet) against planar walkway surfaces or walkway surrogates (test surfaces) in either the laboratory or the field under dry, wet, or contaminated conditions.
