Biomechanic Laboratory
Force Measuring Rig
Force Measuring Rig

In the IAD's biomechanics laboratory, we are able to measure isometric maximum forces in different body postures. These can be whole-body forces as well as isolated/individual hand-finger and gripping forces. For this purpose, several three-dimensional force plates and hand dynamometers from Kistler are used. Alternatively, strain gauges are applied to the respective measurement object.

The IAD looks back on a long history of measuring body forces. We measured whole-body forces in the “Assembly-specific force atlas” project using a special force measuring rig developed at the IAD and a hand force measuring system developed by IFA in Sankt-Augustin. The system consists of two handles, each containing two triaxial piezoelectric force sensors. Body postures are recorded by video or digital camera and fed into a biomechanical analysis together with the recorded force values.

These force values are included in various standards (e.g. DIN 33411 parts 3 to 5), are incorporated into the automotive and assembly-specific force atlas and are required for questions relating to recovery time during various activities. The database of the assembly-specific force atlas, which we obtained in the IAD's biomechanics laboratory, also played a key role in the development of expert screenings such as the Ergonomic Assessment Worksheet (EAWS), which the IAD developed together with MTM Italy.

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