Human Strength Limits: push_back_braced
Human force capability data from MIL-STD-1472F for equipment and control design. Covers maximum design weight limits for lift and carry tasks (Tables XVII), horizontal push/pull force limits by traction condition (Table XVIII), and static muscle strength at 5th/95th percentile for male and female populations by posture, height, and hand configuration (Table XIX). Also includes arm/hand strength reference values from Figure 23 (arm pull/push at elbow angles, hand grip, thumb-finger tip grip). Used for equipment design weight compliance, control force limit verification, and manual materials handling assessments per MIL-STD-1472F paragraphs 5.9 and 5.9.2.
| task type | record id | force N (N) | force lbf (lbf) | force type | hand config | height cm (cm) | notes | population group | posture | source table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| push_back_braced | push_back_braced_600_1100mm | 750 | 166 | peak_initial | two_hand | 75 | Push force back-braced against wall; handle height 600–1100 mm range; highest capability posture | mixed_MF | standing_back_braced | Table XVIII |
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