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Efficiency and ergonomic improvements for cable yarding operations in steep terrain
- Project Leader
- Stampfer Karl, Project Leader
- Duration:
- 01.05.2008-31.01.2010
- Type of Research
- Applied Research
- Project partners
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Giritzer System GmbH & Co. KG, Fronau 13, 83458 Schneizlreuth, Germany.
Function of the Project Partner: Partner -
Mayr-Melnhof Forsttechnik GmbH, Mayr-Melnhof-Straße 9, 8130 Frohnleiten, Austria.
Contact person: Ing. Johannes Loschek;
Function of the Project Partner: Partner -
Österreichische Bundesforste AG, Unternehmensleitung, Pummergasse 10-12, 3002 Purkersdorf, Austria.
Function of the Project Partner: Partner -
Teufelberger Seil GesmbH, Böhmerwaldstrasse 20, 4600 Wels, Austria.
Contact person: Rudolf Kirth;
Function of the Project Partner: Partner
Further information: https://www.dafne.at/dafne_plus_homepage/download.php?t=ProjectReportAttachment&k=1920
- Staff
- BOKU Research Units
- Institute of Forest Engineering
- Funded by
- Teufelberger Seil GesmbH, Böhmerwaldstraße 20, 4600 Wels, Austria
- Giritzer system GmbH & Co. KG, Fronau 13, 83458 Schneizlreuth, Germany
- Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Adelbert Stifter Strasse 65, 1200 Wien, Austria
- Austrian Forest Agency, Purkersdorf, Austria, Pummergasse 10 – 12 , 3002 Purkersdorf, Austria
- Amt der Salzburger Landesregierung, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
- Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management , Stubenring 1, A-1012 Wien, Austria
- 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.
- Keywords
- renewable resources; forestry engineering; forest technology; forestry;
- ergonomics; forestry engineering; forest technology; forestry; radio controlled chokers; harvesting systems; synthetic ropes; renewable resources; cable yarding;
- Publications
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Stampfer, K., Leitner, T., Visser, R. (2009): Efficiency and ergonomic benefits of using radio controlled chokers in cable yarding.
In: Prknová H. (Eds.), FORMEC 2009, 42. International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization, Proceedings, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Faculty of Forestry And Wood Sciences Department of Forest Harvesting Czech Republic (S. 377-384) ; ISBN: 978-80-213-1939-4
[42nd International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization FORMEC 2009, Kostelnec nad Cernymi Iesy, Czech Republic, 21.06.2009 - 24.06.2009]
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