Design evaluation of a two- wheel tractor using the anthropometric profile of male farmers in Rizal Province, Philippines

Date

5-2012

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Major Course

Major in Agricultural Power and Machinery Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Mark Keylord S. Onal

Committee Member

Rosanna Marie C. Amongo, Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos

Restrictions

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Abstract

A survey intended to develop a working profile and anthropometric data of male farmers was conducted in the agricultural towns of Rizal, Philippines. Statistical analysis was applied in describing the characteristics of the gathered data. The male farmers in the area range from 25 to 65 years old with an average of 48 years old. Seventy six percent (76%) of the respondents are 41 to 65 years old. Forty different physical dimensions were also collected and integrated to the anthropometric evaluation of a two-wheel tractor. The 5ᵗʰ and 95ᵗʰ percentile values for particular body measurements of the sample population were used to compare with the dimensions of the existing design. Results in the analysis showed that the existing design's handle-to-handle distance, handle diameter, handle length and distances of the steering lever, clutch lever and gear shift lever from the handle were at recommended range. However, the height of the handle has to be between 81.73cm to 96.90cm to accommodate 90% of the sample population. A distance not lower than 35.73cm should also be maintained for the foot-to implement clearance to ensure the operator's safety. With proper fitting to dimensions of the end-users. musculoskeletal disorders can be prevented thus resulting to more efficiency in terms of labor inputs and more productivity in terms of results.

Language

English

LC Subject

Farm tractors, Tractors--Valuation, Tractors--Wheels

Location

UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology

Call Number

LG 993.5 2012 A2 G66

Document Type

Thesis

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