Human Strength Limits: static_two_hand_pull_standing
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 | percentile | population group | posture | source table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| static_two_hand_pull_standing | sth_pull_stand_38cm_5pct_female_mean | 331 | 74 | mean | two_hand | 38 | Static two-hand pull; standing; 38 cm (15 in) height; 5th percentile female; mean force | 5th | female | standing | Table XIX |
| static_two_hand_pull_standing | sth_pull_stand_38cm_5pct_female_peak | 397 | 89 | peak | two_hand | 38 | Static two-hand pull; standing; 38 cm (15 in) height; 5th percentile female; peak force | 5th | female | standing | Table XIX |
| static_two_hand_pull_standing | sth_pull_stand_38cm_5pct_male_mean | 738 | 166 | mean | two_hand | 38 | Static two-hand pull; standing; 38 cm (15 in) height; 5th percentile male; mean force | 5th | male | standing | Table XIX |
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