Ergonomic Design: Experimental Studies of Multi-Task Vehicle

Abstract

Abstract:The design of off-road vehicles is complicated. Particularly when the driving, is accompanied with another task, simultaneously (e.g. plowing). Such a complex environment may lead to human error and end up with an accident. In Australia, 20-25 percent of vehicle accidents' casualties are from off-road accidents. The literature suggests three combined and important aspects, in vehicle design: vision control, anthropometrical fitting and biomechanical considerations. No study is found which supports an off-road vehicle design from all three aspects together. In addition, the extensive use of computer aided design (CAD) in the vehicles' design stages, produce only qualitative results. This study presents a pioneering experimental ergonomic research, of an off-road cabin design. The research inquires the three aspects,combined, generating quantitative results. These results produce a better fitted design to the operator and his operational needs, which help the engineer to design a cabinthat may lead to less strenuous sitting postures and fatigue.

Anthropometric Seat Design for Bus Drivers in Southwestern Nigeria

“…Consequently, the said mismatches affect the driver's sedentary posture, which is a key risk factor for musculoskeletal illnesses and contributes to their development (Byran et al, 2013). It is worthy to note that for vehicle drivers, the comfort while driving is different from that of sitting on a chair at home, at the office, or in the workplace (Deros et al, 2015).…”