AKTU Human Engineering and Safety (BAG052) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 3rd Year
Human Engineering and Safety BAG052
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Syllabus — Human Engineering and Safety
Download PDFBAG052 · 3 credits · L-T-P 3-0-0
| Scheme and Credits | L-T-P | Theory Marks Test Assig/Att. | Sessional | Total | Credit |
| 3-0-0 | 100 | 30 | 20 | 150 | 3 |
| Pre-requisites (if any) | Basic knowledge of ergonomics and environmental science. |
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
| CO 1 | Understand the importance of Human Factors / Human Engineering. | K 2 |
| CO 2 | Understand the objective, application and its benefit for Farm Machine Design. | K & K 2 4 |
| CO 3 | Understand physiological parameters involved in Human Engineering. | K 2 |
| CO 4 | Implement the safety aspects in farm operations. | K & K 2 3 |
| CO 5 | Familiar with tractor as a spring-mass system and understand operational safety, tractor testing and engine test codes. | K & K 1 2 |
K - Remember, K - Understand, K - Apply, K - Analyze, K -Evaulate, K - Create
Course Content
Module 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
Module 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.
Anthropometry: arrangement and utilization of work space, atmospheric conditions, thermo-regulation in human, thermal comfort, environmental factors, air pollution.
Module 4
Dangerous machine (regulation) act, rehabilitation and compensation to accident victims, safety gadgets for spraying, threshing, chaff cutting and tractor & trailer operation etc.
Familiarization with tractor as a spring-mass system. Ergonomic considerations operational safety.
Introduction to tractor testing. Deciphering the engine test codes.
Suggested Readings
- Chapanis A. 1996. Human Factors in System Engineering. John Wiley & Sons, New York.
- Dul J. and Weerdmeester B. 1993. Ergonomics for Beginner. A Quick Reference Guide. Taylor and Francis, London.
- Mathews J. and Knight A.A. 1971. Ergonomics in Agricultural Equipment Design. National Institute of Agricultural Engineering.
- Astrand P. and Rodhal K. 1977. Textbook of Work Physiology. Mc Hill Corporation, New York.
- Mark S. Sanders and Ernest James McCormick. 1993. Human Factors in Engineering and Design. Mc Hill Corporation, New York.
- Keegan J J, Radke AO. 1964. Designing Vehicle seats for greater comfort. SAE Journal; 72: 50-5.
- Yadav R. Tewari V.K., 1998. Tractor operator workspace design – a review. Journal of Terra mechanics 35: 41-53.
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