Engineering Physiology: Bases of Human Factors/Ergonomics, 3rd Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (966 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471287989 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 317 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
There is a thorough discussion of the architecture, functioning, and biomechanics of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Our bodies prefer dynamic activities to sustained static effort: we want to move about. Each chapter focuses on real-world applications of specific physiological knowledge in the workplace to help assure high performance with minimal effort. The effects of environmental conditions (heat, cold, humidity, air movement) and of shift work (day, evening, and night work) on task performance are discussed in practical terms. A wealth of information on anthropometry is also included, exploring the size and mobility of the human body and the various ways of designin
It points out ways of measuring and assessing a person's ability to work and continue working, such as the observation of a subject's breathing rate, heart beat rate, and oxygen consumption.The effects of environmental conditions (heat, cold, humidity, air movement) and of shift work (day, evening, and night work) on task performance are discussed in practical terms. The book describes how we develop muscle strength and transmit it along the limbs to a handle or pedal—and how to design for that application of force or torque. It becomes clear how they develop forces and torques and move the body at work or sports. There is a thorough discussion of the architecture, functioning, and biomechanics of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. There are advantages, and some drawbacks, to "compressed
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H. E. Kroemer-Elbert, their daughter, holds an MS and PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from Cornell University with a specialization in biomechanics. She is Principal Research Engineer with one of the leading U.S. Her special area of interest is instructional techniques.K. J. K. She holds a master's degree from the University of Cincinnati and has done postgraduate studies at the University of Michigan. Dr. Kroemer is Professor Emeritus in the Grado Department of Industrial and Syste