Objective
The study will aim to specify the ergonomic requirements for a standard cabin and driving station for overhead travelling cranes. It will consider in particular:
- crane driver visibility from the cabin, particularly for the near-vertical field;
- crane driver field of vision over internal cabin controls and fittings, particularly as regards computer-based systems;
- interior cabin space, particularly as regards access to the driver seat;
- comfort and posture, by optimizing the anthropometric characteristics and ergonomics of the controls;
- the need for plain text communications (telephone, intercom) with the floor and with other cranes.
Ways and Means to Achieve the Work
The project will proceed in the following phases:
-A preparatory phase, involving mainly:
. selection of objectives and the method;
. ergonomics analysis of the situation as it stands, taking due account of the two conditioning factors of the job (visibility requirements and postures);
. analysis of the reasons for dissatisfaction (particularly through the operator's own observations and by interviewing the latter);
. definition of lines of research.
- Functional analysis in order to:
. circumscribe requirements;
. express these as functions;
. use methods which bring out all functions involved.
- Consideration of solutions:
In this phase, the most ergonomically, technically and economically suitable solutions to the problems identified will be developed taking advantage of:
. three dimensional computer presentations to optimize cabin configurations;
. a full size mock-up for the purposes of ergonomics evaluation of the drivers position.
- Drafting of functional specifications:
These specifications will form a reference basis for actual implementation of the project and thus constitute the abstract and comprehensive attainment of the study.
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57191 Florange
France
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