IIT Kharagpur crop production technology syllabusErgonomics in Engineering Design

 

 

 

 

Ergonomics in Engineering Design

Introduction: Ergonomic principles and fundamentals. Man machine systems.

Anthropometry: Physiological requirements. Engineering anthropometry.

Ergonomic Design: Performance and energy cost of different modes and

postures of operation of handles, levers, knobs, gadgets, etc. Ergonomic

design of system, equipment, devices and tools.

Work Environment: Workplace design and layout of working environment.

Vibration and Noise: Effect of machine vibration, noise, thermal stresses on

overall system performance.

Standardization and Safety: Ergonomic standardization and assessment of

product quality, measures for operator safety and comfort.

Modeling and Simulation for Agricultural Water

Management