Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Dear expert
I was wondering if you had any ideas on how to test traction on running shoes or if you have any ideas for a running project I would greatful concider the idea

jmb:

Here are some site that will get you started in thinking how to measure shoe traction.

http://grounds-mag.com/mag/grounds_main ... on_turf_2/

http://www.astm.org/DATABASE.CART/REDLI ... /F2333.htm

http://www.exeter-research.com/S2T2.html

http://englishxl.com/xst.html

Matt Mulanax