Handbook of Human VibrationToday the human body is exposed to vibration not only while traveling but also during leisure and domestic activities and in many occupations. This volume summarizes the current understanding of the many human responses to vibration.Divided into two parts, this book deals with whole-body vibrations and hand-transmitted vibration. In each part the experimental data and appropriate models are presented in detail so that readers can address practical problems. An extensive guide to national and international standards is provided, and a large multidisciplinary glossary of terms assists in understanding the relevant technical and medical jargon.This comprehensive reference volume is accessible to all those interested in human vibration: medical doctors, engineers, lawyers, scientists, and health and safety officials and administrators.LK uses the following bulleted list_This new text features:An up-to-date statement of current knowledge on human responses to vibrationA comprehensive glossary of terms in current use in the fields of vibration and human responseAn extensive bibliography and guide to national and international standards |
Contents
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Chapter 4 Activity Interference Caused by Vibration | 125 |
Chapter 5 Wholebody Vibration and Health | 171 |
Chapter 6 Perception of Wholebody Vibration and the Assessment of Vibration in Buildings | 221 |
Chapter 7 Motion Sickness | 271 |
Chapter 8 Wholebody Biodynamics | 333 |
Chapter 9 Seating Dynamics | 387 |
Chapter 19 Preventative Actions for Handtransmitted Vibration | 701 |
Units Multipliers Symbols and Abbreviations | 719 |
Frequencies and Spectra | 727 |
Vibration Levels the Use of Decibels | 733 |
National and International Standards | 737 |
Wholebody Vibration and HealthField Studies | 749 |
Examples of Vibrationinduced White Finger from the Use of Percussive Metalworking Tools | 765 |
Examples of Vibrationinduced White Finger from the Use of Grinding and Other Rotary Tools | 771 |
Chapter 10 Wholebody Vibration Standards | 415 |
Chapter 11 Methods for Measuring and Evaluating Wholebody Vibration Exposures | 453 |
Chapter 12 Examples of Wholebody Vibration Exposures | 485 |
Chapter 13 An Introduction to Handtransmitted Vibration | 531 |
Chapter 14 Vascular Disorders Associated with Handtransmitted Vibration | 553 |
Chapter 15 Nonvascular Disorders Associated with Handtransmitted Vibration | 595 |
Chapter 16 DoseEffect Relationships for Handtransmitted Vibration | 609 |
Chapter 17 Handtransmitted Vibration Standards Limits and Compensation | 633 |
Chapter 18 Measurement and Evaluation of Handtransmitted Vibration Exposures | 673 |
Examples of Vibrationinduced White Finger from the Use of Pneumatic Hammers and Drills such as Used in Mining Work | 773 |
Examples of Vibrationinduced White Finger from the Use of Chain Saws | 777 |
Examples of Bone and Joint Disorders in Users of Vibrating Tools | 781 |
Examples of Muscle Nerve and Other Sensory Anomalies in Users of Vibrating Tools | 787 |
Examples of Subjective Symptoms and Clinical Observations Associated with the Use of Vibrating Tools | 793 |
Glossary | 799 |
References | 863 |
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Common terms and phrases
acceleration accelerometers assessing axes axis backrest blanching body British Standards Institution cause Chain saws changes complex crest factor defined dependent disorders displacement dynamic response effects of vibration environment equivalent comfort contours evaluation exposed exposure to vibration Frequency Hz frequency weighting Griffin hand hand-transmitted vibration head horizontal human response impedance increase injury International Organization International Standard limits low frequencies mechanical mechanical impedance method motion sickness movements muscle obtained occur octave Organization for Standardization oscillation otoliths peak perception persons Pneumatic posture power spectral density predicted procedure r.m.s. value random vibration range Raynaud's Raynaud's disease Raynaud's phenomenon reflex reported response to vibration rotational Section sensitivity sensory sensory systems shock signal sinusoidal spectra stimuli studies subjects symptoms thresholds transmissibility variables vehicle velocity vertical vibration vestibular vestibular system vestibulo-ocular reflex vibration dose value vibration exposure vibration magnitude vibration measurement visual whole-body vibration z-axis