Rationalized Database of Indian Agricultural Workers for Equipment Design

Anthropometric data of agricultural workers is very essential for the safe and efficient design of farm machinery. The anthropometric data of about 2000 male and female agricultural workers was collected throughout the state of West Bengal, India. For making the data comprehensive and more useful, a set of 21 body dimensions, which are found to be relevant in the design of various machines were selected. The data was analyzed and the application of several important parameters have been done for the design of agricultural equipment.

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