DIGITAL AGRICULTURE: ANALYSIS OF VIBRATION TRANSMISSION FROM SEAT TO BACK OF TRACTOR DRIVERS UNDER MULTI-DIRECTIONAL VIBRATION CONDITIONS

Authors

  • Amandeep Singh Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo Waterloo, Canada
  • Naser Nawayseh Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Sharjah
  • Yash Kumar Dhabi Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University Ruston, United States of America
  • Siby Samuel Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo Waterloo, Canada
  • Harwinder Singh Department of Mechanical Engineering, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College Ludhiana, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23055/ijietap.2023.30.2.8773

Abstract

The present research examines the impact of vibrations on seat-to-back transmissibility in tractor drivers. This study utilized a smart device for real-time data transmission to improve the experimentation by eliminating potential sources of error. Data was assessed using metrics such as weighted acceleration, daily exposure, power spectral density, and seat-to-back transmissibility. The seat pan and backrest were found to have high vibration levels on the vertical axis. Daily exposure response exceeded the exposure action limit of 0.5 m/s2, as specified in Directive 2002/44/EU. Power spectral densities at the seat pan and the backrest revealed dominant frequencies in the low-frequency range. Seat-to-back transmissibility demonstrated primary and secondary resonance within the 4.1-7.2 Hz and 8.2-11.8 Hz frequency ranges. Tractor manufacturers and designers could utilize the findings of this study to decrease the excessive vibration intensities and crucial resonating frequencies and thus enhance the operator's ride comfort.

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Published

2023-04-18

How to Cite

Singh, A., Nawayseh, N., Dhabi, Y. K., Samuel, S., & Singh, H. (2023). DIGITAL AGRICULTURE: ANALYSIS OF VIBRATION TRANSMISSION FROM SEAT TO BACK OF TRACTOR DRIVERS UNDER MULTI-DIRECTIONAL VIBRATION CONDITIONS. International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice, 30(2). https://doi.org/10.23055/ijietap.2023.30.2.8773

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Work Measurement, Human Factors and Ergonomics