Introduction to the concept of system design in product design, Analysis of MMEystem design, How to assess the interface design, Design methodology, Body dimensions and its application in design, Dimensional optimization for the population and use of percentile, The musculo-skeletal system and joint motion study, Human body follows the principle of lever, Basic model on calculation of biomechanical stresses on our body. Effect of stresses imposed on body. Design from the view point of biomechanics, Work posture analysis, Static and Dynamic work, The visual, auditory and thermal environment and their impact on design. Design for the physically challenged. Controls and display Psycho physiological aspects of design. Research techniques in Ergonomic data generation, interpretation and application of statistical methods. Case analysis. Mini Project work involving Ergonomic design research for product system.
Recommended Books:
- Introduction to Work Study: International Labour Office Geneva; Universal Book Corporation
- The practice and Management of industrial ergonomics- David Alexander- Prentice Hall
- Work Design and Industrial Ergonomics- Konz S and S Johnson
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