Handbook of Human Vibration

M. J. Griffin

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2012
• Print ISBN:
  9780123030405
• eBook ISBN:
  9780080984407
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Today 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

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Handbook of Human Vibration
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Chapter 1. Vibration and Human Responses
• Chapter 2. An Introduction to Whole-body Vibration
• Chapter 3. Vibration Discomfort
• Chapter 4. Activity Interference Caused by Vibration
• Chapter 5. Whole-body Vibration and Health
• Chapter 6. Perception of Whole-body Vibration and the Assessment of Vibration in Buildings
• Chapter 7. Motion Sickness
• Chapter 8. Whole-body Biodynamics
• Chapter 9. Seating Dynamics
• Chapter 10. Whole-body Vibration Standards
• Chapter 11. Methods for Measuring and Evaluating Whole-body Vibration Exposures
• Chapter 12. Examples of Whole-body Vibration Exposures
• Chapter 13. An Introduction to Hand-transmitted Vibration
• Chapter 14. Vascular Disorders Associated with Hand-transmitted Vibration
• Chapter 15. Non-vascular Disorders Associated with Hand-transmitted Vibration
• Chapter 16. Dose–Effect Relationships for Hand-transmitted Vibration
• Chapter 17. Hand-transmitted Vibration Standards, Limits and Compensation
• Chapter 18. Measurement and Evaluation of Hand-transmitted Vibration Exposures
• Chapter 19. Preventative Actions for Hand-transmitted Vibration
• Appendix 1: Units, Multipliers, Symbols and Abbreviations
• Appendix 2: Frequencies and Spectra
• Appendix 3: Vibration Levels: the Use of Decibels
• Appendix 4: National and International Standards
• Appendix 5: Whole-body Vibration and Health—Field Studies
• Appendix 6: Examples of Vibration-induced White Finger from the Use of Percussive Metal-working Tools
• Appendix 7: Examples of Vibration-induced White Finger from the Use of Grinding and Other Rotary Tools
• Appendix 8: Examples of Vibration-induced White Finger from the Use of Pneumatic Hammers and Drills such as Used in Mining Work
• Appendix 9: Examples of Vibration-induced White Finger from the Use of Chain Saws
• Appendix 10: Examples of Bone and Joint Disorders in Users of Vibrating Tools
• Appendix 11: Examples of Muscle, Nerve and Other Sensory Anomalies in Users of Vibrating Tools
• Appendix 12: Examples of Subjective Symptoms and Clinical Observations Associated with the Use of Vibrating Tools
• Glossary
• References
• Index