PUSH FORCES EXERTED IN SIXTY-FIVE COMMON WORKING POSITIONS

Abstract

Experiments were conducted to measure the maximum isometric horizontal push forces exertable in 65 common working positions. The subject (45 male college students), while pushing horizontally, either anchored their feet against a footrest or braced themselves against a vertical wall. Means, standard deviations, and 5th percentiles of the forces exerted are reported.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0695040

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  • K. H. Kroemer

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  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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