Efficiency and ergonomic improvements for cable yarding operations in steep terrain
Abstract
The main aim of the project is the optimization of cable yarding systems in mountainous regions. The application of synthetic ropes in installations (as guy lines for anchoring of tower yarders and intermediate supports, as well as extensions of the skyline) of tower yarders shall provide ergonomic and economic improvements. The rationalization potential by the introduction of radio controlled chokers will be investigated and the ergonomic impact shall be evaluated. An analyses of the technical reliability of the radio controlled choker systems will be carried out collateral. Time studies and heart rate measurements represent the methodical instruments and shall lead to the estimation of work force.
harvesting systems cable yarding synthetic ropes radio controlled chokers ergonomics renewable resources forestry engineering forest technology forestry
Publikationen
Efficiency and ergonomic benefits of using radio controlled chokers in cable yarding
Autoren: Stampfer, K., Leitner, T., Visser, R. Jahr: 2009
Conference & Workshop proceedings, paper, abstract
Project staff
Karl Stampfer
Univ.Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Karl Stampfer
karl.stampfer@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-91001, 91501, 91511
Project Leader
01.05.2008 - 31.01.2010
BOKU partners
External partners
Österreichische Bundesforste AG, Unternehmensleitung
none
partner
Teufelberger Seil GesmbH
Rudolf Kirth
partner
Mayr-Melnhof Forsttechnik GmbH
Ing. Johannes Loschek
partner
Giritzer System GmbH & Co. KG
none
partner