Fuzzy Computing in Data Science

13Evaluation of Ergonomic Design for the Visual Display Terminal Operator at Static Work Under FMCDM Environment

Bipradas Bairagi*

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia, India

Abstract

This study explores a new fuzzy-based mathematical algorithm in analysis and evaluation of performance characteristics of static work station for accurate and right decision making. In this technique, diverse important criteria are identified and their importance weights are estimated by applying experience and opinion of the experts involved in the decision making process. Based on the criteria, sufficient numbers of alternative work stations are screened, and respective performance ratings are evaluated for further processing. The experts also assign relative importance to the selection criteria on the basis of their experience, knowledge, and perception. Thereafter, performance ratings of alternative work stations, weight of criteria, and importance weight of users are combined together with logical and soft-computing tool proposed in the study. The investigation found that the proposed method is useful for evaluation and selection of ergonomic design for static work under fuzzy multicriteria decision making environment.

Keywords: Ergonomic workplace evaluation, decision making, FMCDM, soft computing techniques

13.1 Introduction

The global market is constantly changing. The taste and preference of customers also vary at a rapid pace. Capturing the ...