Course Overview
Introduction to the concept of system design in product design, Analysis of MME system design, How to assess the interface design, Design methodology, Body dimensions and its application in design, Dimensional optimization for the population and use of percentile, The musculo-skeletal system and joint motion study, Human body follows the principle of lever, Basic model on calculation of biomechanical stresses on our body. Effect of stresses imposed on body. Design from the view point of biomechanics, Work posture analysis, Static and Dynamic work, The visual, auditory and thermal environment and their impact on design. Design for the physically challenged. Controls and display Psycho physiological aspects of design. Research techniques in Ergonomic data generation, interpretation and application of statistical methods. Case analysis. Mini Project work involving Ergonomic design research for product system.
| Total Credits | 6.0 |
| Type | Theory |
| Lecture | 1.5 |
| Tutorial | 2.0 |
| Half Semester | N |
| Text Reference | M. S. Sanders and Ernest J. McCormick: Human Factors in engineering and Design, Sixth Edi., McGraw-Hill International Editions, 1987. P.O. Astrand and K. Rodahl: Textbook of work physiology, McGraw Hill, New York, 1970. West, J.B. Et. AI : Best and Taylor”s physiological basis of medical practice, 11th edn.,Williams and wilkins, “Baltimore, 1985K. F. Wells and K. Luttgens: kinesiology: Scientific basis of human motion, W.B.Sunders Co., 6th Edi., 1976.K.H.E.Kroemer and A.D.Kroemer: Office Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis, 2001.P.R.Boyce: Human Factors in lighting, Taylor and Francis, 2003.Ken Parsons: Human thermal environment, 2nd Edi., Taylor and Francis, 2003.E. Grandjean: Fitting the task to the man, Taylor and Francis, 1963.E. Grandjean: Ergonomics of the home, Taylor and Francis, 1973.K.L. Andersen & others: Fundamental of Exercise Testing, World Health Organization, Geneva, 1971W.E. Woodson, Human Factor Design Handbook, McGraw Hill, New York, 1981Gross, Clifford M.; The Right Fit: The Power of Ergonomics As a Competitive Strategy, Publisher: Productivity Press Inc, 1996 |
About Instructor
Prof. Ray G. G.
Professor at IDC, IIT Bombay, and Honorary Professor at the School of Biomedical Engineering, IIT Bombay, specializing in Ergonomics and Work Physiology. With a Ph.D. in Physiology, his expertise spans product ergonomics, workstation design, and musculoskeletal disorders. He has received prestigious awards, including the UNDP Fellowship and the Prof. J. N. Maitra Memorial Gold Medal. A visiting faculty at institutions worldwide, he has led major consultancy projects with top organizations. His research includes numerous publications in international journals and presentations at global conferences.
