Mining Publication: Verification and Validation of Roof Bolter Simulation Models for Studying Events Between a Machine and its Operator
Original creation date: June 2001
This paper presents the results of a study to verify and validate a computer model that represents and analyzes motions and hazardous events in a simulated three-dimensional workplace. The purpose of the computer model is to support research that is investigating the safe speed range for the vertical movement of roof bolter boom arms to reduce worker injuries in underground coal mines. The information obtained for this paper is based upon a project that is investigating means to reduce workers risks of injury from exposure to mining machinery. The methodology being employed by the project includes human factors design considerations, anthropometric modeling and simulation tools, laboratory validation, engineering interventions, and collaboration with industry and an equipment manufacturer. The results of this study were used to (1) determine the input parameters that are unique to the mining environment and needed to develop a credible, computer-based, human-machine interactive model, (2) develop test methods to measure the required parameters, and (3) to refine the human-machine interactive computer model.
Authors: JR Bartels, DH Ambrose, RC Wang
Conference Paper - June 2001
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20021262
Digital Human Modeling for Design and Engineering Conference and Exhibition, 2001 June Arlington, VA, technical paper 2001-01-2088:1-14
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- Machine Injury Prediction by Simulation Using Human Models
- Mine Roof Bolting Machine Safety: Investigation of Roof Bolter Boom Swing Velocity
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- Motion Editing and Reuse Techniques and Their Role in Studying Events Between a Machine and its Operator
- A PC-Based Monitoring System for Mine Hoisting
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- Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program