Biomechanics in Ergonomics

Herausgeber: Kumar, Shrawan

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Two of the most important goals of ergonomics are the comfort, and the health and safety of the working population. Written by leaders in the field, this second edition of Biomechanics in Ergonomics presents thoroughly updated and new material regarding the biomechanics of tissues and organs in the workplace. This text establishes a foundation for the understanding of gross biomechanical loads on the human system at the tissue level. It describes biomechanical risk factors and supplies exposure assessment tools and techniques. Comprehensive in scope, the book is suitable for use by ergonomic engineers and physical therapists, and as a textbook for ergonomics courses.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 742
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Dezember 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 265mm x 187mm x 50mm
• Gewicht: 1509g
• ISBN-13: 9780849379086
• ISBN-10: 0849379083
• Artikelnr.: 23595886

Autorenporträt

Shrawan Kumar

Inhaltsangabe

General. Theories of Occupational Musculoskeletal Injury Causation.
Anthropometry and Biomechanics: Anthromechanics. Mechanical Exposure
Assessment in the Design of Work. Tissue Biomechanics. Tissue Mechanics of
Ligaments and Tendons. Ligament Sprains and Healing. Bone Biomechanics and
Fractures.Determinants of Muscle Strength. Upper Extremity. Functional
Anatomy of the Upper Limb (Extremity). Hand Grasping, Finger Pinching, and
Squeezing. Hand Tools. Biomechanics of Gloves. Work and Activity-Related
Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Upper Extremity. ACGIH TLV for Hand
Activity Level. Biomechanical Models of the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow in
Ergonomics. Shoulder and Neck. Biomechanical Modeling of the Shoulder
Anatomy. Whiplash Injuries: In Vitro Studies. Whiplash Injuries: In Vivo
Studies. Low Back. Low Back Disorders. Models in Manual Materials Handling.
Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation. Whole Body Biomechanics. Whole Body
Vibration. Cumulative Load and Models. Posture. Biomechanics in Work
Seating Design. Biomechanics During Ladder and Stair Climbing and Walking
on Ramps and Other Irregular Surfaces. Slips, Trips, and Falls. Index.