APPLICATIONS OF ANTHROPOMETRY

Presented By GEO MICHAEL ROLL NO:02 IE & M

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CONTENTS

Scope Of The Seminar Introduction Types Of Anthropometric Data Uses Of Anthropometric Data Applications Anthropometric Variables Advantages Conclusion Reference

SCOPE OF THE SEMINAR

To Gain Idea About Anthropometry

To Know Its Use

To Know About Its Application

INTRODUCTION

The word ‘anthropometry’ means Measurement of the human body.

It is derived from the Greek words ‘anthropos’ (man) and ‘metron’ (measure).

TYPES OF ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA

1. Structural Anthropometric Data

2. Functional Anthropometric Data

1.STRUCTURAL ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA

Structural anthropometric data are measurements of the bodily dimensions of subjects in fixed (static) positions.

EXAMPLES To specify furniture dimensions. To determine ranges of clothing sizes.

2.FUNCTIONAL ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA

Functional anthropometric data are taken under conditions in which the body is engaged in some physical activities.

EXAMPLES

Design of crane cabs Design of vehicle interiors

USES OF ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA

To fit the task to the person.

To avoid physical mismatches between dimensions of

equipment and products and the corresponding user.

To design for variability in people and not for the average.

APLLYING ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA

1. Select anthropometric measures that relate to defined design

dimensions.

2. Pick out the unwanted data.

3. Combine all selected design values in a careful drawing,

computer model to check their compatibility.

4. Determine whether one design will fit all users. If not, several

sizes or adjustment must be provided to fit all users.

APPLICATION OF ANTHROPOMETRY IN DESIGN

Some of the applications of anthropometric data are

1. Determine the body dimensions.

2. Determine what principle is to be applied.

3. Defining equipment and facilities.

4. Space requirements.

1.BODY DIMENSIONS

Minimum dimensions

A door handle must not be lower than the highest standing knuckle height in a population so that all users can open the door without stooping.

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS CONT…..

The width of a chair must be no narrower than the hip breadth of a large woman.

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS CONT…..

The height of a doorway must be no lower than the stature of a tall man (plus an allowance for clothing and shoes).

MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS

A door lock must be no higher than the maximum vertical reach of a small person.

MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS CONT…

Seat heights and depths must not exceed the maximum height and buttock–knee lengths of small users.

2.PRINCIPLES IN ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA

There are three principles for applying anthropometric data to specific design problems;

1. Design For Extreme Individuals

2. Design For Adjustable Range

3. Design For The Average

3.EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

Criteria of judgment of design features of physical equipment and facilities:

Comfortwork performancesafety, physical effects

Equipment's are of three kinds: Spaces into which men fitTools or controls which men useProtective clothing and devices

4.SPACES

One of the applications of anthropometric data is the design of work spaces, including the work-space envelopes.

The limits of the work-space envelope for seated personnel are determined by functional arm reach, which is influenced by

presence of any restraintsapparel wornangle of back

ANTHROPOMETRIC VARIABLES

Standing eye height: Standing shoulder height: Standing elbow height: Standing knuckle height: Standing fingertip height: Sitting height: Sitting elbow height: Popliteal height:

ANTHROPOMETRIC VARIABLES CONT…

Knee height and thigh depth: Shoulder width: Hip breadth: Abdominal/chest depth: Vertical reach (sitting and standing): Reach:

ADVANTAGES OF ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA

Increase accuracy Reduce Fatigue Better comfort Reduce chance of injuries Time management

CONCLUSION

Anthropometry plays a major role in increasing productivity of the organization.

Based on the population we have to design the workspace and equipment's.

According to the level of comfort ability the quality of the product will get raise.

REFERENCE

Bridger R.S(2008).Introduction To Ergonomics, 3rd Edition.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthropometry http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~meachan/Online

%20Anthropometry/Chapter1/Ch1-7.htm

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