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PDT (Product Design &Technology)
Recent Submissions
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(Mary Ann Liebert, 2017)In this article, we review the literature on quantitative sensory testing of deep somatic pain by means of computerized cuff pressure algometry (CPA) in search of pressure-related safety guidelines for wearable soft exoskeleton ...
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(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013)One of the cost-intensive issues in managing warehouses is the order picking problem which deals with the retrieval of items from their storage locations in order to meet customer requests. Many solution approaches have ...
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(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2013)Porous silicon is generally achieved through electro-chemical etching or chemical etching of bulk silicon in hydrofluoric acid based solutions. The work presented here explores the effect of a chemical etching process on ...
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(University of Limerick, 2017)In this thesis, validated Finite Element (FE) models for a viscoelastic braided stent are created, to investigate the mechanical behaviour of the stent subjected to crimping and to predict the stent’s radial forces. The ...
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(2015)Objective: This paper systematically reviews the effect of chair backrests and reducing seated hip flexion on low back discomfort (LBD) and trunk muscle activation.Background: Prolonged sitting commonly exacerbates low ...
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(Springer, 2003)Ergonomics approaches to risk of musculo skeletal disorders are often reactive rather than proactive, an approach supported by a lack of ergonomics expertise, especially in small to medium size companies. However, the EU ...
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(Elsevier, 2015)This study presents data on self-reported prevalence of Musculo-Skeletal Disorder (MSD) symptoms and psychosocial risk exposures by age and gender among a group of office based University workers who use their computers ...
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(Oxford University Press, 2016)Background Within the international literature, no studies have been identified that compare prevalence rates of low back pain (LBP) in chartered physiotherapists, physical and athletic therapists and those in the national ...
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(Elsevier, 2017)With the global awareness of sustainability issues, sustainable development is being increasingly recognized by governments and industries. In addressing these issues, organizations worldwide have taken initiatives in ...
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(Cogent OA, 2017)The purpose of this study was to use the Taguchi Design of Experiments approach to investigate the effects of five risk factors on ratings of shoulder discomfort in a single study. The development of shoulder MusculoSkeletal ...
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(University of Limerick, 2015)In user-centred design, there is recognition that designers must understand the perspectives of the users for whom the product or service is being designed. Sometimes however, designers may not have direct access to end ...
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(Taylor and Francis, 2009)This study investigated perceived discomfort in an isometric wrist flexion task. Independent variables were wrist flexion/extension (55%, 35% flexion, neutral, 35% and 55% extension ranges of motion (ROM)), forearm ...
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(Taylor and Francis, 2009)Twenty-seven right-handed male university students participated in this study, which comprised a full factorial model consisting of three forearm rotation angles (60% prone and supine and neutral range of motion), three ...
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(SAGE Publications, 2001)This paper examines variation in elbow and shoulder joint angles between genders for a simulated light assembly task within normal reach at three bin. distances. Joint angle ranges were estimated for 5th, 50th and 95th ...
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(Elsevier, 2002)Forearm pronation and supination, and increased muscular activity in the wrist extensors have been both linked separately to work-related injuries of the upper limb, especially humeral epicondylitis. However, there is a ...
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(Elsevier, 2002)This study investigated differences in elbow and shoulder flexion angles in an assembly task. The experiment involved ten subjects on a simulated assembly task that consisted of seventeen task elements. The locations of ...
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(Taylor and Francis, 2005)This experiment investigated maximum forearm pronation and supination torques and forearm discomfort, for intermittent torque exertions in supine and prone forearm angles for the right arm. Twenty two subjects participated ...
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(Wiley and Sons, 2007)This study focussed on two of the main occupational risk factors associated with WMSDs in light repetitive electronic assembly work, namely repetition and force. Present day evaluation techniques are primarily posture based ...
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(Elsevier, 2007)Industrial jobs involving upper arm abduction have a strong association with musculoskeletal disorders and injury. But there is still paucity of data on the different risk factors that are responsible for the genesis of ...
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(IOS Press, 2007)Twenty right-handed male university students performed a full factorial experiment, consisting of three forearm rotation angles (60% prone and supine, and neutral), two elbow angles (45°and 90°), three humeral rotation ...
