Virtual Ergonomics Evaluation of Thresher for Agricultural Women Workers using Digital Human Modeling

Authors

  • A. D. Kadam Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Priyadarshini J.L. College of Engineering Nagpur, India
  • A. M. Shende Faculty of Civil Engineering, Priyadarshini J. L. College of Engineering, Nagpur, India
  • Mohd. Gulfam Pathan Faculty of Civil Engineering, Priyadarshini J.L. College of Engineering ,Nagpur, India

Keywords:

Ergonomics, Thresher, Digital Human Modeling, Posture, CATIA, RULA

Abstract

In today’s scenario, use of cutting-edge technology like digital human modeling (DHM) is very important and its application is very limited in agricultural sector. Thresher being most dangerous machine to operate, with ill designed from point of view such as safety of operators, improper platform, noisy atmosphere, is a very common sight. The plight of thresher machine operators has to be seen to be believed. So, virtual ergonomic evaluation to assess postural analysis and musculoskeletal loads on women operators working on thresher machine by using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) ergonomic evaluation tool in CATIA software have been done in this study. Anthropometric percentile values (5th, 95th) of selected anthropometric parameters were utilized while creating virtual model in CATIA software. This paper analyze existing man-machine system with the purpose to identify high risk postures that result in musculoskeletal disorders that too in virtual environment i.e. Digital Human Modeling and not by conventional method.

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16.08.2023

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Kadam, A. D. ., Shende, A. M. ., & Pathan, M. G. . (2023). Virtual Ergonomics Evaluation of Thresher for Agricultural Women Workers using Digital Human Modeling. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 11(10s), 340–346. Retrieved from https://ijisae.org/index.php/IJISAE/article/view/3257

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Vol. 11 No. 10s (2023)

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