Digital Human Modeling for Vehicle and Workplace Design

AUTHOR(S):
Don B. Chaffin   More publications by this Author

One of the most cost effective means of improving the ergonomic aspect of any future vehicle or workplace design is to utilize the rapidly emerging technology referred to as digital human modeling, or DHM. This book presents seven case studies in which digital human models were used to solve different types of physical problems associated with proposed human-machine interaction tasks. Including contributions from researchers at Ford, Boeing, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, the U.S. Air Force, and others, the case studies analyzed in Digital Human Modeling for Vehicle and Workplace Design show how DHM was used to improve the human-hardware interfaces required in:

• International Space Station Design
• Small Car Pedal Location
• Sheet Metal Parts Handling
• Car Door Assembly Analysis
• Heavy Vehicle Occupant Packaging
• Aircraft Munitions Handling
• Large Ship Bridge/Helm Layout

"DHM is moving into the mainstream design of vehicles and workplaces, and it is able to shorten design-to-build process time and costs," writes author Don Chaffin. "These case studies are good examples of how companies can use DHM programs in their attempt to create much more people-friendly products and workplaces."

ISBN Number: 978-0-7680-0687-2
Date Published: April 2001
202 Pages
9 Chapters
Binding: Hardbound
Product Code: R-276
Product Status: In Stock