title: Visualization of anthropometric measures of workers in computer 3D modeling of work place.
abstract: In this work, 3D visualization of a work place by means of a computer-made 3D-machine model and computer animation of a worker have been performed. By visualization of 3D characters in inverse kinematic and dynamic relation with the operating part of a machine, the biomechanic characteristics of worker's body have been determined. The dimensions of a machine have been determined by an inspection of technical documentation as well as by direct measurements and recordings of the machine by camera. On the basis of measured body height of workers all relevant anthropometric measures have been determined by a computer program developed by the authors. By knowing the anthropometric measures, the vision fields and the scope zones while forming work places, exact postures of workers while performing technological procedures were determined. The minimal and maximal rotation angles and the translation of upper and lower arm which are basis for the analysis of worker burdening were analyzed. The dimensions of the seized space of a body are obtained by computer anthropometric analysis of movement, e.g. range of arms, position of legs, head, back. The influence of forming of a work place on correct postures of workers during work has been reconsidered and thus the consumption of energy and fatigue can be reduced to a minimum.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mijović
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ujević
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baksa
mesh_terms: D000886:Anthropometry; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001827:Body Height; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D006804:Ergonomics; D005221:Fatigue; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D011187:Posture; D014796:Visual Perception; D017132:Workplace