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http://dx.doi.org/10.5345/JKIBC.2011.11.6.618

Development of a Musculoskeletal Load Measuring Device for Construction Workers Based on Accelerometers and Gyro Sensors  

Kim, Kyoon-Tai (Construction Management & Economy Research Div., Korea Institute of Construction Technology)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction / v.11, no.6, 2011 , pp. 618-626 More about this Journal
Abstract
The characteristics of construction work cause excessive strain on specific body parts of the construction craft workers. However, there are few tools to mane an accurate measurement of the load on the musculoskeletal system, and the musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) experienced by the workers have not been properly understood. So, there is an urgent need for development of a tool to measure the load on the musculoskeletal system. Therefore, this research aims to develop a musculoskeletal load measuring device for construction workers. In order to eliminate the noise and errors, an accelerometer, gyro sensors and the Kalman Filter are used in the device developed in this research.
Keywords
construction worker; musculoskeletal disorders; construction safety; work efficiency;
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