Engineering Physiology: Bases of Human Factors Engineering/ Ergonomics

The fifth edition of "Engineering Physiology" provides physiological information for engineers, designers, supervisors, managers, and planners to make work and equipment "fit the human." Chapters have been revised, figures and tables updated, and new material discusses models of the human body, biomechanics, shift work / sleep loss, and new techniques to measure body sizes. It helps lay the foundations for teamwork among engineers and physiologists, biologists, and physicians in bioengineering topics such as bones and tissues, neural networks, biochemical processes, bio- and anthromechanics, biosensors, and perception of information.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 373 pages
Publication date: 08 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This fifth edition of "Engineering Physiology" serves the same purpose as its predecessors, aiming to provide physiological information essential for engineers, designers, supervisors, managers, and other planners to ensure that work and equipment are designed to accommodate the human body. The book has undergone extensive revisions, including updated figures and tables. It introduces new material covering various topics, such as models of the human body that offer practical and design-oriented insights, biomechanics that describe the body's capabilities and limitations, the effects of shift work and sleep loss on attitude and performance, and innovative techniques for measuring body sizes and their implications in various applications.

While this book does not replace standard textbooks on human physiology, it focuses on the human features and functions that are fundamental to ergonomics or human factors engineering. These terms are often used interchangeably and help establish a collaborative framework between engineers and physiologists, biologists, and physicians. Bioengineering encompasses a wide range of topics, including bones and tissues, neural networks, biochemical processes, bio- and anthromechanics, biosensors, perception of information, and related actions. By gaining a deeper understanding of these areas, researchers and practitioners can develop work tasks, tools, workplaces, vehicles, work-rest schedules, human-machine systems, homes, and designed environments that prioritize human safety, efficiency, and comfort.

In conclusion, this fifth edition of "Engineering Physiology" is a valuable resource for professionals seeking to integrate physiological principles into their work. By presenting comprehensive and up-to-date information, it empowers engineers, designers, and planners to create environments and technologies that prioritize human well-being and productivity.

Weight: 599g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030406295
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2020