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DESIGN & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS DEA 3510 HUMAN FACTORS: Ergonomics, Anthropometrics and Biomechanics Fall 2017 |
Instructor: Alan Hedge, 2415 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall,
Phone: 607-255-1957; Email: ah29@cornell.edu;
Office Hours: Tuesday
and Thursday
12:00pm - 1:00pm or by appointment or by appointment
T.A.: Gourab Kar, 4110 Martha Van Rensselaer Hall,
Phone: 832-732-3411
Email:
gk272@cornell.edu;
Office Hours: By appointment in
DEA grad office 4110 MVR
Credit: 3 units
Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays,
1:25 - 2:40 pm: Room: MVR153
Course Description
This course provides an intermediate level review of the principles of
human factors/ergonomics. The course covers human information processing;
man-machine systems; information design; display and control design; static
and dynamic anthropometrics; fundamentals of biomechanics; musculoskeletal
injuries, including cumulative trauma disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome;
hand tool design; back injuries; vibration; shift work, biological rhythms;
and workload assessment. Emphasis is placed on ergonomic methods and techniques
to assess the design of modern work environments.
Required Texts (choose 1 or more):
1) Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S.J. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd Edition, CRC Press.
(Note: This book but
gives a foundation to the discipline and it is also a required text for DEA3510).
2) Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC Press,
New York and London.
(Note: This is
more recent book that is less comprehensive on the foundations of the discipline
but also more expansive. Buying a second-hand copy or one from a bookstore such
as from Amazon may be the least
expensive way to obtain this book. NOTE: The book is very 'English'. This book
is also a required text for DEA3510).
3) Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering
& Design 7th ed., McGraw-Hill, NY.
(Note: This is an old book but still
gives the best foundation to the discipline and is used for the professional
certifying examination. Buying a second-hand copy or one from a bookstore such
as from Amazon may be the least
expensive way to obtain this book. NOTE: You do need the 7th Edition and not an
earlier edition. This book is also a required text for DEA3510).
1. 8/22
Course overview: Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, Biomechanics and Design -1
Reading:
Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 1, pp. 1-15.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 1, pp. 1-20.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 1, pp. 3-13.
2. 8/24 Course overview: Ergonomics, Anthropometrics, Biomechanics and Design -2
Reading: Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 1, pp. 16-32.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 1, pp. 1-20.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 1, pp. 3-13.
3.
8/29 Human Factors & Ergonomics - Systems Thinking
- 1
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 1, pp. 32-36.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 16, pp. 657-662.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 1, pp. 13-21. Chapter 2, pp. 23-42.
4. 8/31 Human Factors & Ergonomics - Systems Thinking
- 2
Reading: Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 11, pp. 423-455.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 16, pp. 657-662.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 1, pp. 13-21. Chapter 2, pp. 23-42.
5. 9/5 Human Beings as Information Processors 1 - Sensory systems - 1
Reading: Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 2 pp. 59-74.
Reading: Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd
ed. CRC Press, New York and London. Chapter 12, pp. 457-461.
Reading:Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human
Factors in Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter
3, 47-65.
6.
9/7 Human Beings as Information Processors 1 - Sensory systems - 2
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 2 pp. 59-74.
Reading: Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC Press, New York and London. Chapter 12, pp. 457-461.
Reading:Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human
Factors in Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter
3, 47-65.
7. 9/12 Human Beings as Information Processors 2 - Perceptual systems
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 2 pp. 59-74.
Reading: Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd
ed. CRC Press, New York and London. Chapter 12, pp. 457-461.
Reading:Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human
Factors in Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter
3, 47-65.
8. 9/14 Human Beings as Information Processors 3 - Memory systems
Reading: Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd
ed. CRC Press, New York and London. Chapter 12, pp. 461-464, 472-479.
Reading:Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human
Factors in Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 3, 65-85.
9.
9/19 Human Beings as Information Processors 4 - Attention, decision making
systems
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 2 pp. 59-74. Chap. 15, pp. 553-557.
Reading: Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd
ed. CRC Press, New York and London. Chapter 12, pp. 464-472, 480-493.
Reading:Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human
Factors in Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 3, 65-85.
11.
9/21 Ergonomic Display Design 1 - Visual Display design - Static information,
warnings
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 12 pp. 466-477.
Reading: Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd
ed. CRC Press, New York and London. Chapter 13, pp. 503-520.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human
Factors in Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter
4, pp.91-117.
12. 9/26
Ergonomic Display Design 2 - Visual Displays - Visual codes, symbols & graphics
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 12 pp. 477-482..
Reading:
Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 4, pp.117-128.
13. 9/28 Ergonomic Display Design 3 - Display design - Dynamic information
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in
Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 5, pp.132-158.
14. 10/3 Ergonomic Display Design 4 - Display design - Auditory, olfactory, tactual
Reading: Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 13, pp. 520-524.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 6, pp.160-192.
15. 10/5 Preliminary I - view the Practice Exam
FALL RECESS ( 10/7-10/11) |
16. 10/12 Ergonomic Control Design - Control design, keyboard design
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 11 pp. 423-444.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 13, pp. 524-538.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in
Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 11, pp.334-379.
17. 10/17
Ergonomic Design 7 - Display/Control relationships; practical exercise
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 12 pp. 458-461.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 13, pp. 538-549.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 10, pp.301-331.
18. 10/19 Anthropometrics 1 - statistical principles, basic dimensions, practical data
collection, Human diversity; Using and Combining anthropometric data
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 3 pp. 85-89.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 3, pp. 75-96.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 13, pp.415-420. Chapter 13, pp. 421-423.
19. 10/24 Anthropometrics 2 - Dynamic (Functional) Anthropometry - reach,
clearance, posture, workspaces, workstation design
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 3 pp. 92-92.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 3, pp. 96-104. Chapter 4, pp. 128-140.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in
Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 13, pp. 424-437,
447-452. Chapter 14, pp. 456-482.
20.10/26 Biomechanics 1 - Structure and function of musculoskeletal systems - tendons,
ligaments, fascia, bone
Reading: Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 3 pp. 90-106.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 7, pp. 259-264.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 8, pp. 225-229.
21. 10/31
Biomechanics 2 - Structure and function of musculoskeletal systems - muscles,
joints, basic biomechanics
Reading: Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed.CRC Press Chapter 3 pp. 90-106.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 7, pp. 259-264.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 8, pp. 225-229.
22. 11/2 Biomechanics 3 - Mechanical work-capacity evaluation, joint motion, muscle
activity, strength
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 5 pp. 200-208.
Reading:
Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 9, pp. 273-276.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 7, pp. 264-274, 279-291.
22A.
Biomechanics 4 - Biomechanical analysis methods -
download course notes - read independently
23. 11/7 Biomechanics 5 - Lifting and back stress
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 5 pp. 211-216.
Reading:
Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 8, pp. 225-231.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 2, pp. 41-67.
24. 11/9 Biomechanics 6 - Ergonomic guidelines for sitting
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 3 pp. 98-102.
Reading:
Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 13, pp. 437 - 447.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 4, pp. 115-128, 140-150.
26. 11/14
Ergonomic Tool Design - Hand held products
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 3 pp. 108-122.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in
Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 9, pp. 276-298.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 6, pp. 194-201.
24. 11/16 Biomechanics 7 - Manual materials handling limits - grasping, pushing, pulling,
carrying
Reading:
Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 8, pp. 254-269.
25. 11/21 Biomechanics 8 - Manual materials handling limits - Musculoskeletal
Disorders, motor skills
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in
Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 12, pp. 383-395,
399-402.
Reading: Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 6, pp. 165-193.
THANKSGIVING 11/22 - 11/27 |
27. 11/28
Work design - Work physiology - biological rhythms.
Reading:
Bridger, R. S. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC
Press, New York and London. Chapter 8, pp. 309-314.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993) Human Factors in Engineering & Design
7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 8, pp. 245-247.
28. 11/30 Human Vibration
Reading:Lehto, M.R. & Landry, S. (2013) Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers 2nd ed. CRC Press Chapter 4 pp. 182-183.
Reading: Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. (1993)
Human Factors in Engineering & Design 7th ed. McGraw-Hill, NY. Chapter 19, pp.
624-640.
Reading: Bridger, R. S. (2008).
Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd ed. CRC Press, New York and London. Chapter 11,
pp. 446-449.
FINAL EXAM - Saturday December 9, 2:00pm, Room WRNB02.
View the Practice Exam (note, the actual exam may be different in form and content)
HOMEWORK SCHEDULE
The due dates for homework will be strictly adhered to unless individual
circumstances are truly exceptional. Details of each homework will be provided
in class.
HW Number |
Topic |
Date set |
Date due |
% |
1 |
Information display |
8/31 |
9/28 |
10% |
2 |
Display-control Mapping (stove layout) |
10/3 |
10/31 |
20% |
3 |
Ergonomic design of products |
11/2 |
11/28 |
20% |
Course notes
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Course Questions
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aspect of the course.
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