Unit1
Unit 1
Human factors in system development: concept of systems; basic processes in system development, performance reliability, human performance. Information input process, visual displays, major types and use of displays, auditory displays
Pre-requisites: Basic knowledge of ergonomics and environmental science.
Syllabus
5 unitsUnit2
Unit 2
Speech communications. Biomechanics of motion, types of movements, range of movements, strength and endurance, speed and accuracy, human control of systems. Human motor activities, controls, tools and related devices.
Unit3
Unit 3
Anthropometry: arrangement and utilization of work space, atmospheric conditions, thermo-regulation in human, thermal comfort, environmental factors, air pollution.
Unit4
Unit 4
Dangerous machine (regulation) act, rehabilitation and compensation to accident victims, safety gadgets for spraying, threshing, chaff cutting and tractor & trailer operation etc.
Unit5
Unit 5
Familiarization with tractor as a spring-mass system. Ergonomic considerations operational safety. Introduction to tractor testing. Deciphering the engine test codes.
Course Outcomes (COs)
After completion of the course student will be able to:
- CO1Understand the importance of Human Factors / Human Engineering.K2
- CO2Understand the objective, application and its benefit for Farm Machine Design.K2&K4
- CO3Understand physiological parameters involved in Human Engineering.K2
- CO4Implement the safety aspects in farm operations.K2&K3
- CO5Familiar with tractor as a spring-mass system and understand operational safety, tractor testing and engine test codes.K1&K2
- CO6Dul J. and Weerdmeester B. 1993. Ergonomics for Beginner. A Quick Reference Guide. Taylor and Francis, London.
- CO7Mathews J. and Knight A.A. 1971. Ergonomics in Agricultural Equipment Design. National Institute of Agricultural Engineering.
- CO8Astrand P. and Rodhal K. 1977. Textbook of Work Physiology. Mc Hill Corporation, New York.
- CO9Mark S. Sanders and Ernest James McCormick. 1993. Human Factors in Engineering and Design. Mc Hill Corporation, New York.
- CO10Keegan J J, Radke AO. 1964. Designing Vehicle seats for greater comfort. SAE Journal; 72: 50-5.
- CO11Yadav R. Tewari V.K., 1998. Tractor operator workspace design – a review. Journal of Terra mechanics 35: 41-53.
Official AKTU syllabus
This subject is on page 13, 14 of the original AKTU PDF.