A review study on biodynamic response of seated occupants exposed to whole body vibration

Abstract

This review study investigated seated human biodynamic responses while exposed under vehicle vibrations. Primary focus of study is to explore such biodynamic investigations under tractor driving occupations in India. Out of 127 research articles, 19 found to be suitable as per the aim of study in between a year span of 2010-till date. Majority of studies are performed on controlled simulated laboratory set-ups, rather than considering same investigations under real field conditions. Besides, vibration power absorbed function has been found to be least explored as compared to other biodynamic functions. However, none of selected studies explored biodynamic response investigations of Indian tractor drivers while performing on road as well as off-road activities, which is an existing gap in literature. Therefore, detailed biodynamic studies are required under Indian terrain conditions to limit whole body vibration related health disorders by incorporating suitable preventive measures.