Master's Theses
Listed below are only those related to Human Factors and Ergonomics:
- December, 1997 Toward An Alternate Method to Empirical Usability Testing For Intranet Applications, Laura E. Blanchard. Advisor: James L. Smith
- August, 1997 Biomechanics Of Slips And Falls In The Elderly, Thurmon E. Lockhart. Advisor: Jeffrey C. Woldstad
- August, 1997 The Effect Of Unit Task Granularity On Performance In Teleoperations, Emrah Onal. Advisor: Mica R. Endsley
- May, 1997 A Biomechanical Analysis Of The Revised NIOSH Equation, Patricia A. Seeley. Advisor: James L. Smith
- December, 1993 The Influence Of Certain Variables On Pinch Strength, Patrick G. Dempsey. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1993 A Neural Network Approach To Model Decision Processes, Muralidharan Sundararajan. Advisors: Mica R. Endsley and Thomas M. English
- August, 1993 Assessing Aerobic Capacity: A Comparison Of Five Step-Test Methods, Leanne M. Druskins. Advisor: James L. Smith
- May, 1993 Human Factors For Expert Systems, Esin O. Kiris. Advisor: Mica R. Endsley
- December, 1988 Isokinetic Strength Testing Of The Elbow Joint Using The Cybex II Dynamometer, Marilyn A. Rowell. Advisor: James L. Smith
- May, 1988 Physiological Evaluation Of The NIOSH Work Practices Guide For Lifting, Michael Reyna. Advisor: James L. Smith
- May, 1988 Assembly Line Balancing Utilizing Fatigue Constraints And Task Grouping, David Rentschler. Advisor: James L. Smith
- May, 1988 Determination Of Forces Applied On A Calculator Keypad Through A Computer Interface, Robert L. Carr. Advisor: James L. Smith
- December, 1986 Grip Strength Of Telecommunication Workers Thirty To Forty Years Of Age, Freddy N. McKenzie. Advisor: James L. Smith
- December, 1985 A Workplace Design Expert System, Thomas B. DeGreve. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1985 Measurements Of VDT Workload As A Function Of Work/Rest Cycles, Yung-Hui Terrence Lee. Advisor: James L. Smith
- May, 1984 Design And Evaluation Of A Mailbag For Mailcarriers, Nina A. Ashton. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1983 Alternative Strength Testing Methods For Employee Screening, Christopher C. Plott. Advisor: James L. Smith
- December, 1982 A Psychophysical Study Of Bi-Manual Lifting, Robert R. Fox. Advisor: James L. Smith
- August, 1982 Effects Of Fatigue On The Kinematics Of Sagittal Lifting, Ruthan Lewis. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1982 Predicting Oxygen Consumption From Pulmonary Ventilation Under Low To Moderate Work Loads, George W. Calisto. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1982 Effect Of Temperature, Age And Experience On Safety-Behavior, Ekambaresway R. Agastya. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- December, 1981 A Manual Materials Handling Study Of Bag Lifting, Bernard Chen-Chun Jiang. Advisor: James L. Smith
- May, 1981 The Assessment Of The Ability Of Various Heat Stress Indices To Predict Safe Work Behavior, Chi-Ping Chai. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- May, 1976 Temperature-Time Effects On Female Performance Of Sedentary Tasks, Sadashiv B. Pai. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- December, 1975 Work Place Design Approach With Ergonomic Emphasis, Robert W. Kutter. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1974 An Evaluation Of Existing Occupational Noise Standards, Kenneth M. Bisbee. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- December, 1974 Sedentary Job Performance Within The Thermal Comfort Zone, Seelam P. Reddy. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- August, 1974 Lifting Capacity As A Function Of Operator And Task Variables, Fereydoun Aghazadeh. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1973 *Lighting In Industry, Horace Lehneis. Advisor: Richard A. Dudek
- March, 1973 *The Problems Of The Man-Microscope Interface In The Industrial Environment, Harvey C. Foushee. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1972 *A Study Of Man's Strength Relative To The Physical Requirements Of Lifting Tasks, John W. Storment. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1971 The Feasibility Of Utilizing Lateral Photocells In A System For Recording Human Motion, Eugene N. Davidson. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1971 Effects Of Interior Handle Design Parameters Upon Evacuation From Automobiles, Eugene T. Dorneman. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey (Missing)
- August, 1971 Development Of A Second-Order Model For Hand Motion, Sanaa I. Taraman. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1970 Strength Of Pronation And Supination At Selected Positions In Space, Rajinder K. Chhabra. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1970 Estimation Of Ventilation Transients Of Respiratory Control System, Pradeep Sinha. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- May, 1970 Optimal Skeletal Configuration Under Static Pushing And Pulling Tasks, Grandai S. Srinivasan. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1969 An Investigation Of The Effect Of Inclination Of The Tilt Seat Stool On The Physiological Cost, D.J. Vijayadeva Murthy. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1969 The Effect Of Audio-Visual Loading On Vibrotactile Signal Detectability, Gary D. Luker. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- August, 1969 A Correlation Between Angular Impulse And Ventilation Rate During A Simple Movement Of The Upper Limb, Amr K. Mortagy. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- June, 1969 An Electromyographic Study Of A Rotary Task, Edward Karnasiewicz. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- May, 1969 Human Factors In The Design And Operation Of Handwheel Controls Used In A Dynamic Manual Task, Larry B. Jordan. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- May, 1969 Quantification Of Human Motion By Stereo-photogrammetric Technique, Mahmoud A. Ayoub. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- May, 1969 A Study Of The Effectiveness Of A Vibrotactile Warning Signal During Whole Body Vibration, George A. Guthrie. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- August, 1968 The Effects Of Colored Lighting, Illumination Intensity Level, And Color Of Workplace On A Fixed Inspection Task, Robert W. Tedder. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- June, 1968 A Behavioral Analysis Of An Assembly-Line Inspection Task, Richard V. Badalamente. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- June, 1968 A Study Of Depth Perception Within The Binocular Peripheral Field Of Vision, Richard H. Crockett, Jr. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- June, 1968 A Biomechanical Investigation Of The Possibility Of Relating Static And Dynamic Work By Means Of A Common Parameter, Tarek M. Khalil. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- June, 1968 Electromyography And Optimum Handle Size, Peter Lo Presti. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- June, 1968 The Effects Of Noise Variables On Reaction Time, James C. Scott. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- June, 1968 An Elemental Component Decomposition Of A Simple Assembly Task, John B. Sotman. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- June, 1968 Numeral Identification In The Peripheral Field Of Vision As An Aid To Work Place Design, Hirum E. West. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- August, 1967 The Effects Of Noise Variables Of Reaction Time And On Sensorimotor Performance, Walter L. Clark. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- June, 1967 A Kinesiological Evaluation Of The Performance Of The Gloved And Ungloved Upper Limb During Manipulative Handling Of Small Objects, Robert C. Banasik. Advisor: E.R. Tichauer
- June, 1967 Effects Of Lighting And Background With Common Signal Lights On Human Peripheral Color Vision, George M. Colton. Advisor: Richard A. Dudek
- June, 1967 An Investigation Of The Effects Of Posture And Rest Periods On The Performance Of An Inspection And Positioning Task Performed Under Stereo Magnification, John W. Douglass. Advisor: E.R. Tichauer
- June, 1967 An Investigation Of The Effects Of Two Types Of Inspector Error On Sampling Inspection Plans, Kenneth A. McKnight. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- June, 1967 A Kinesiological Evaluation Of Parallel Versus Symmetrical Patterns In Simultaneous Hand And Arm Motions, Fred G. Reichard. Advisor: E.R. Tichauer
- June, 1967 A Study Of Factors Affecting The Move And Position Elements Of A Small Component Assembly Task, Robert N. Roberts. Advisor: E.R. Tichauer
- June, 1967 Peripheral Depth Perception At The Work Place, Fred Rochez. Advisor: E.R. Tichauer
- June, 1967 Kinesiological Analysis Of A Simple Assembly Task, Willie R. Wall. Advisor: E.R. Tichauer
- August, 1966 The Effects Of Low-Level Vibration On The Performance Of A Sensory Input--Physical Response Task Requiring A Decision Factor, Richard L. Bush. Advisor: E.R. Tichauer
- August, 1966 The Sensitivity Of Sampling Inspection To Inspector Error, Allan S. Davis. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1966 An Investigation Of The Effect Of Work Surface Height And Operator Size On Physiological Cost In An Assembly Operation, Robert D. Hastings. Advisor: E.R. Tichauer
- May, 1966 An Analysis Of The Center Of Gravity Of The Arm During Certain Simulated Industrial Moves, Virgil B. McElhannon. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1966 Effect Of Pace On Velocity And Acceleration Patterns Of Body Member Motions in Space, Baldev G. Raheja. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1966 Measurement Of The Incremental Volume Of The Upper Arm Under Dynamic Conditions, George A. Schultz. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1966 Experimental Determination Of An Optimal Foot Pedal Design, Donald J. Trombley. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1966 The Relative Placement of Control Stimulus-Display Panels With Respect To The Operator And Their Effect On Performance, Sidney W. Vanloh. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1965 A Biomechanical Investigation Of Static Pull With Constant Shoulder Torques, Morton B. Berman. Advisor: Richard A. Dudek
- May, 1965 Optimal Three-Dimensional Work Place For The Seated Worker, Richard H. Wyatt. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1964 The Determination Of An Optimal Work Area Envelope In The Horizontal Plane, Harold M. Goodwin. Advisor: Richard A. Dudek
- May, 1964 An Optimal Design For A Foot Activated Lever Mechanism, John Ensdorff. Advisor: Richard A. Dudek
- May, 1964 The Effect Of Vibration On Certain Psychomotor Responses, David E. Clemens. Advisor: Richard A. Dudek
- May, 1964 An Investigation Of The Interaction Of Light And Sound Variables On Reaction Time, Raymond R. Medeiros. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1964 Biomechanics Of Lever Operations, Patrick F. Noud. Advisor: Richard A. Dudek
- May, 1964 An Investigation Of The Metabolic Cost Of Tasks Involving Isometric Pull, Michael J. Petruno. Advisor: Richard A. Dudek
- May, 1964 Investigation Into The Effect Of Intermittent Noise Of Constant Periodicity vs. Random Periodicity On The Performance Of An Industrial Task, Nevin E. Fornwalt. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- June, 1963 "Physiological Investigation Of Performance Rating For Repetitive Type Sedentary Work," Robert R. Manuel. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- June, 1963 The Investigation Of Time, Distance, Weight Relationships For Certain Moves, Billy P. Smith. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
*Reports, not Theses
Ph.D. Dissertations
- August, 2005 3D Simulation of Manual Material Handling Tasks Based on Nonlinear Optimization Method, Yanzin Zhang. Advisor: Simon M. Hsiang.
- May, 2004 Human Posture Control: Preparation Gait to Avoid Slips and Falls, Woo-Hyung Park. Advisor: Simon M. Hsiang.
- December, 2003 Effects of Running with Backpack Loads During Simulated Gravitational Transitions: Improvements in Postural Control, Jeff Brewer. Advisor: Simon M. Hsiang
- August, 2000 Evaluation Of An Automated Three-Dimensional Compensation Algorithm For Visual-Display Misalignment And Effects Of Display Formats In Three-Dimensional Telerobot Manipulation, Seonwan Myung. Advisor: James L. Smith
- May, 2000 Effects Of Musculoskeletal And Sensory Degradation Due To Aging On The Biomechanics Of Slips And Falls, Thurmon E. Lockhart. Advisors: Jeffrey C. Woldstad and James L. Smith
- May, 1998 The Effects Of Display Format And Visual Enhancement Cues On Performance Of Three-Dimensional Teleoperational Tasks, Sung Ha Park. Advisor: Jeffrey C. Woldstad
- May, 1997 An Analysis Of The Effect Of Confirmation Bias On Industrial Radiography, Henry A. Romero. Advisor: James L. Smith
- December, 1996 Effect Of cue Type On Situation Awareness, Debra G. Jones. Advisor: Mica R. Endsley
- August, 1996 The Effect Of Level Of Automation And Adaptive Automation On Performance In Dynamic Control Environments, David B. Kaber. Advisor: Mica R. Endsley
- May, 1996 Power As A Predictor Of Lifting Capacity, Patrick G. Dempsey. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1996 Psychophysical And Physiological Study Of One-Handed And Two-Handed Combined Tasks, Hoonyong Yoon. Advisor: James L. Smith
- December, 1995 An Empirical Study On The Knowledge Acquisition Process For Expert Systems, Esin O. Kiris. Advisor: Mica R. Endsley
- December, 1995 Computerized Dynamic Biomechanical Simulation Of Lifting Versus Inverse Dynamics Model: Effects Of Task Variables, Tracey M. Bernard. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1995 A Computerized Dynamic Biomechanical Simulation Model For Sagittal Plane Lifting Activities, Chiuhsiang Joe Lin. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1993 A Psychophysical Study Of High-Frequency Lifting, Robert R. Fox. Advisor: James L. Smith
- August, 1993 An Investigation Of Changes In Biomechanical Strategies Over Extended Lifting Periods, Maxwell T. Fogleman. Advisor: James L. Smith
- August, 1993 Floor Slipperiness And Load Carrying Effects On The Biomechanical Study Of Slips And Falls, Rohae Myung. Advisor: James L. Smith
- December, 1992 Simulation Of Manual Materials Handling, Mong Simon Hsiang. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1991 A Biomechanical Study Of Slipping Accidents With Load Carriage, Kai Way Li. Advisor: Tom B. Leamon
- May, 1991 Measured And Modeled Hand Forces And Resulting Forces At The Low Back During The Pull Phase Of A Lifting Task, Mary E. Danz. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1990 Development Of A Simple Apparent Temperature Model In Hot And Cold Outdoor Work Environments, Yeong-Guk Kwon. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- December, 1990 Development Of A Model For Combined Ergonomic Approaches In Manual Materials Handling Tasks, Hong-Ki Kim. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1990 The Effect Of Postural Changes On Slip And Fall Accidents, Dal Ho Son. Advisor: Tom B. Leamon
- December, 1989 A Study Of Spatial Perception Using An Ultrasonic Guidance System, Young-Kil Kim. Advisor: James L. Smith
- December, 1988 An Optimization Approach To Determine Manual Lifting Motion, Yung-Hui Terrence Lee. Advisors: M.M. Ayoub and Eric L. Blair
- December, 1988 The Effects Of Rigid Container Height And Shape On Maximum Acceptable Weight Of Lift, Lee T. Ostrom. Advisor: James L. Smith
- December, 1988 Biomechanical Stresses During Asymmetric Lifting -- A Dynamic Three-Dimensional Approach, Hong-Chang Chen. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1986 Psychophysical Lifting Capacity Over Extended Periods, Jeffrey E. Fernandez. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1986 Design And Evaluation Of A Micro-Climate Cooling System Using A Vest With Ice Bags, Fariborz Tayyari. Advisor: Charles L. Burford
- May, 1986 Effects Of Wick Contamination And Thermal Component Variation On Thermal Indices, Chin H. Lee. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- August, 1985 Reaction Time And Strength In Pregnant And Nonpregnant Employed Women, W. Yondell Masten. Advisor: James L. Smith
- August, 1984 Psychophysical Capacity Modeling Of Individual And Combined Manual Materials Handling Activities, Bernard Chen-Chun Jiang. Advisor: James L. Smith
- May, 1984 An Investigation Of Biomechanical, Physiological And Environmental Heat Stresses Associated With Manual Lifting In Hot Environments, Hala A. Hafez. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1983 Evaluation Of Anaerobic Threshold For Lifting Tasks, Kitti Intaranont. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1983 Modelling Isokinetic Strength Of The Upper Extremity, Sheik N. Imrhan. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1983 Lifting Capacity Determination As A Function Of Task Variables, Gary M. Bakken. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1983 Design And Evaluation Of A Neutral Posture Chair, Jerome J. Congleton. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1983 Simulated Dynamic Lifting Strength Models For Manual Lifting, Fereydoun Aghazadeh. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1982 A Fuzzy Sets Based Model Of The Interaction Between Stresses Involved In Manual Lifting Tasks, Waldemar Karwowski. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December 1980 Energy Cost Prediction Models For Manual Lifting And Lowering Tasks, Shihab S. Asfour. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1980 A Simulation Of Selected Low Coal Mining Tasks, Stephen J. Morrissey. Advisor: Charles L. Burford
- May, 1980 Effect Of Task Variable Interactions In Lifting And Lowering, Anil Mital. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1978 Determination Of Efficient Methods Of Lift By Comparing Trained And Untrained Male And Female Lifters, Richard H. Shannon. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1974 Predictive Models For The Maximum Acceptable Weight Of Lift, Ronald E. Knipfer. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1974 A Biomechanical Dynamic Model For Lifting In The Sagittal Plan, Moustafa M. El-Bassoussi. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1974 An Approach To The Incorporation Of Social Psychological Factors In Work Design, Richard V. Badalamente. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- May, 1974 An Index For Assessing Heat Stress In Terms Of Physiological Strain, Deepak Dayal. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- December, 1973 Systems Approach To The Design Of A Progressive Patient Care System, Jayanta K. Bandyopadhyay. Advisor: Arun G. Walvekar
- May, 1973 Prediction Of Endurance Time Limit For Muscular Work Under Alternating Work Load Conditions, Subramaniam Deivanayagam. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1973 A Predictive Model For The Maximum Permissible Weight Of Lift From Knuckle To Shoulder Height, Robert D. Dryden. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1973 Measurement Of Muscle Fatigue Using Electromyography, Ching-Hsaung Wu. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1973 Protective Capability Of Contemporary Football Helmets, Thomas E. Rogers. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1973 The Relation Of Personal Characteristics And Whole Body Vibration, Richard J. Wolf. Advisor: Harry F. Martz, Jr.
- December, 1972 A Predictive Model For Motions Of The Arm In Three-Dimensional Space, Michael J. Petruno. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- December, 1972 Prediction Of Acceptable Lift Capacity, Joe W. McDaniel. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1971 Crew Performance In Extended Operation Under Vibrational Stress, Mohamed A. El-Nawawi. Advisor: Richard A. Dudek
- August, 1971 Effects Of Work/Rest Schedules On Monitoring Performance In The Heat, Amr K. Mortagy. Advisor: Jerry D. Ramsey
- May, 1971 A Biomechanical Model For The Upper Extremity Using Optimization Techniques, Mahmoud A. Ayoub. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1969 Performance And Recovery Under Prolonged Vibration, Tarek M. Khalil. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- May, 1969 An Investigation Of The Effects Of Low-Frequency Vibration On Whole-Body Orientation, Waymon L. Johnson. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub
- August, 1967 A Comparative Study Of Some Physiological Parameters Of Static And Dynamic Work Performed By The Upper Limb, Jerry L. Purswell. Advisor: E.R. Tichauer
- August, 1967 The Quantification Of Human Effort And Motion For The Upper Limbs By Means Of An Exoskeletal Kinematometer, Jerry D. Ramsey. Advisor: M.M. Ayoub