Journal of Urban Science (도시과학)

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Influence of Observation Height and Eye Condition on Evaluation of Step Visibility while Viewing a Step from the Descending Direction

내려가는 방향에서 본 단차의 시인성에 미치는 관찰 높이 및 시각 조건의 영향

  • 강용학 (한국건설생활환경시험연구원 대구경북지원)
  • Received : 2020.05.30
  • Accepted : 2020.06.30
  • Published : 2020.06.30
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Abstract

Steps are very common features in our living environment. Unfortunately, the occurrence of accidents on steps is thus inevitable. A failed visibility to recognize a step remains the most common attribute in these accidents. In this research, sensory scales of step visibility were created in order to examine the effects of two factors on step visibility in sensory testing methods; observation height from floor and eye condition while viewing a step from the descending direction. Results of sensory tests revealed strong influence of eye condition on step visibility. Influence of visual characteristics of each step was also examined and clarified.

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