Kurt E. Beschorner
Papers
7
Total Citations
290
H-Index
7
About
Kurt E. Beschorner is a leading researcher in biomechanics and occupational safety, whose work focuses on preventing slip-and-fall accidents—a major cause of workplace injuries. His research integrates footwear design, floor mechanics, and tribology to understand and improve shoe–floor friction under contaminated conditions. Beschorner’s most-cited paper (85 citations) develops a predictive model for the coefficient of friction based on footwear outsole features, while another foundational study (82 citations) examines how slip testing parameters affect friction measurements. He introduced a novel method for measuring fluid pressures at the shoe–floor interface (48 citations), directly linking tread design to friction performance. His longitudinal work on slip-resistant footwear (24 citations) and shoe wear thresholds (23 citations) provides practical guidance for replacement timing to maintain safety. Beschorner has also demonstrated that combining slip-resistant shoes with high-traction flooring yields greater friction than either intervention alone (11 citations). Through these contributions, he has advanced both the fundamental science of slipping and actionable strategies for reducing fall-related injuries in occupational settings.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Prediction of coefficient of friction based on footwear outsole features85 citations · 2019
- 2Effects of slip testing parameters on measured coefficient of friction82 citations · 2007
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