Ergonomics: How to Design for Ease and Efficiency (Prentice Hall International Series in Industrial and Systems Engineering) - Hardcover

Kroemer, K.H.E.; Kroemer, H.B.; Kroemer-Elbert, K.E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0137524781 ISBN 13: 9780137524785

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

For a sophomore/junior level course called either Human factors Engineering or Ergonomics. Taught in Industrial Engineering Departments or Mechanical Engineering.

A reference book written by a practicing ergonomics engineer, explores the “why” and “how” of human engineering/ergonomics.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Elbert has worked in research and development in the medical device industry as a mechanical engineer for over two decades. Her focus has been on design and development of surgical implants and associated instrumentation with Stryker-Howmedica orthopedics and Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon. She holds an undergraduate engineering degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and master’s and PhD degrees from Cornell University in mechanical engineering, as well as additional certification in engineering management from Stevens University, project leadership and Six Sigma methodology. She has patents and publications in the surgical and orthopedic literature.

Synopsis:

Suitable for a sophomore/junior level course called either Human factors Engineering or Ergonomics taught in Industrial Engineering Departments or Mechanical Engineering, this work explores the "why" and "how" of human engineering/ergonomics. It is written by a practicing ergonomics engineer.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0137524781
• ISBN 13: 9780137524785
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 720