HUMAN REACTION TO VIBRATION

The nature, origins and importance of externally-induced body vibration, and some of the reactions it produces, are outlined. Brief reference is made to self-induced vibration. The confusion in the results of the many investigations into human reaction to vibration is illustrated and briefly discussed. The International Standards Organization (ISO) proposed limits for vibration exposure are critically reviewed against this background. The immense difficulties inherent in attempting to determine human reaction are illustrated by analyzing the variables involved in a vibration test of the complex, multi-system human machine. A qualitative equation is presented, covering some of the many physical, physiological and psychological variables involved. Some ways of improving our knowledge are suggested; particularly, reference is made to UK proposals for improvements in standards of experimentation and the need for more real-life investigations.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Paper given at Annual Meeting of Environmental Sciences, Los Angeles, California 26-30/5/71
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Environmental Sciences

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• Authors:
  • Allen, G
• Publication Date: 1971-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 10-15
• Serial:
  • Journal of Environmental Sciences
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: IOS Press
  • ISSN: 1001-0742

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Human factors engineering; Standards; Surveys; Vibration
• Old TRIS Terms: Vibration standards; Vibration surveys
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00019602
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 25 1973 12:00AM