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Maňák, Hynek. "Applications of Mechatronics in Seating Furniture." Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 62, no. 5 (2014): 1021–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.11118/actaun201462051021.

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Mechatronics is gradually being used in different fields of the production process and final products. In the field of home seating furniture, it has not been formally declared as such yet. The purpose of further development of seating furniture is to improve its ergonomic parameters, to improve user comfort in controlling and using seating furniture or to provide new additional functions of seating furniture. Application of mechatronic principles can be presumed within the framework of this development. An analysis of the current state of reclining seating furniture, which uses mechanical and electromechanical positioning mechanisms, is conducted in order to formulate possible fields of applying mechatronics. The analysis defines individual ergonomic parameters which are influenced in reclining of seating furniture. This analysis is used as a basis for formulating a hypothesis describing potential development fields of applying mechatronics in home seating furniture.
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Skorupińska, Ewa, Krzysztof Wiaderek, and Maciej Sydor. "Impact of Seat and Back Angle Settings on Seating Furniture Quality: An Experimental Study." Annals of WULS, Forestry and Wood Technology 122 (June 30, 2023): 73–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0053.8670.

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Impact of Seat and Back Angle Settings on Seating Furniture Quality: An Experimental Study. The fundamental measure of the quality of seating furniture is seating comfort. Sitting comfort is described in the literature by the discomfort coefficient D, calculated from the pressure values and distribution measured between the human body and a sitting furniture "body support system". The work aims to experimentally verify the influence of selected anthropometric features on sitting comfort. The research was carried out on 12 people using a piezoelectric sensor mat and a model of adjustable sitting furniture. The study investigated how different seat and backrest inclination variants impact pressure distribution. The test results are the values of the contact pressures and discomfort coefficients D for nine combinations of the backrest and seat inclination related to the anthropometric characteristics of the tested group of people. The results indicate that anthropometric factors, such as body mass index (BMI) and user gender, significantly impact objective seating comfort. These findingswill help optimize the seating furniture dimensions at their design stage
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Boros, Eszter. "Modern Requirements of 18-25 Years Old Adults Against Seating Furniture in Hungary." American Journal of Art and Design 9, no. 3 (July 4, 2024): 43–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.ajad.20240903.11.

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This research examines the evolution of seating furniture in Hungary over the past 200 years by comparing three representative pieces. The first is the famous tulipános hope chest, also known as the wedding chest, a traditional piece of Hungarian furniture. The second example is a bench from 1965, designed by József Zalavári, a renowned Hungarian designer and university professor. The third piece is the Kuube smart street bench from 2020. These three pieces exemplify the changing requirements and preferences for seating furniture over time. To support this comparative analysis, an online questionnaire was conducted in April 2024 targeting young adults aged 18-25 years. The survey aimed to understand their preferences and expectations for modern seating furniture. It was distributed and completed through various Hungarian Facebook groups, where these respondents are regularly active. The primary focus of the questionnaire was to identify the most important factors for the next generation in terms of seating furniture usage. Surprisingly, the results indicated that respondents were not particularly concerned with recycling and renewable energy sources in furniture production. Instead, they prioritized multifunctionality and ergonomic design. These findings provide valuable insights for future designers and projects, highlighting the essential considerations for creating seating furniture that meets the needs and preferences of Generation Z and Alpha users. By understanding these trends, designers can develop innovative solutions that align with the evolving demands of younger generations.
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Kameníková, Věra. "Seating furniture for public interior (Creating of non-discriminatory interior for people with limitations and seniors)." Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 61, no. 6 (2013): 1725–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.11118/actaun201361061725.

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For optimal use and function in the public interior evaluation of seating furniture is important in terms of typology, ergonomics, safety, quality of design, used materials, ecology and other properties. The aim is to adjust the dimensional requirements of the seating furniture for public interior to meet the needs of the current population and reflect the proportional changes in the human body over the last decades.Due to the ageing of population and growing number of people with movement and physiological limitations (which also include the elderly), it will become, in near future, more topical need to modify the rules related to seating furniture that is used in public space. Particularly, in the term of simple and non-discriminatory sitting down and standing up.Proposal to change standards is based on the analysis of used values, the results of the current anthropometrical survey and addition of parameters that were processed by using ergonomic software.In most of the activities related to the seating there is an interaction with the surrounding furniture. Based on this assumption arise the importance of connection between seating furniture and reaching distance of the person sitting on it. Ranges are in the computer simulation divided according to intensity - static, dynamic and comfortable (with the preservation of the natural physiological limitations of joints). The resulting values of simulations can be defined distances suitable for placing objects near seating furniture to ensure the possibility of full utilization.If the principles are kept and they come from the needs of people with limitations, it is certain that the environment will suit all healthy individuals and at the same time it will be non-discriminatory for a greater proportion of people with physical limitations.
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Khanam, Chanda Nelofer, Mahalakshmi V. Reddy, and A. Mrunalini. "Designing Student’s Seating Furniture for Classroom Environment." Journal of Human Ecology 20, no. 4 (December 2006): 241–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09709274.2006.11905935.

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Vlaović, Zoran, Vid Palalić, and Danijela Domljan. "Research of Carbon Biosensors for Application in Seating Furniture." Drvna industrija 74, no. 2 (June 20, 2023): 251–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.5552/drvind.2023.0089.

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The paper provides a limited overview of existing pressure sensors based on composite technology from carbonized biomass and synthetic materials which could be implemented in seating furniture. Carbon-based pressure sensors have proven to be good for pressure measurement that works on the principle of the piezoresistive effect. Research on materials based on carbonized components of biological origin encourages the development of composite sensors made of different materials, which have different negative and positive properties. Despite the great potential, such sensors are still not sufficiently researched and there is a lot of space for their improvement. Today’s rapid development of technologies and frequent work at the computer leads to excessive sitting while working, which is a big problem for human health. Chairs with sensors could be increasingly used in the future, and in combination with the Internet of Things could be used to monitor the sitting habits and health of users. Sensors implemented in seating furniture are one way of monitoring sitting habits, warning users of inappropriate body positions when sitting, and mitigating the negative consequences of long-term improper sitting. The paper analyses research that includes the production and application of sensors made of carbonized bio-materials, which could be used in seating furniture with the aim of monitoring the way of sitting based on the principle of pressure detection. So far, the results have not provided the requested answers. However, they provided an overview of technologies that, with additional research, likely have the potential to be incorporated into seating furniture.
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Caroline, Octaviana Sylvia, Bambang Kartono, Yunida Sofiana, and Titi Indahyani. "Functional Aspect of Seating furniture at Taman Fatahillah, Jakarta." Humaniora 10, no. 1 (March 12, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.21512/humaniora.v10i1.5200.

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The goal of this research was to add visual-captured data and analytical from the aspects of function as inputs for designers to be able to propose design on revitalizing the area of Taman Fatahillah. There were two problems that had been found. First, the historical street furniture had not been thought to be part of a new development of the area. Second, the newly added street furniture had not been integrated into the original purpose of Taman Fatahillah. The research used qualitative descriptive methodology with observation and visual-captured methods to collect all data needed. The conclusions are the seating furniture from the old plan has been changed its function, some of them function properly, and one of them does not function properly. Part of the newly added seating furniture in this area functionally works, but one of them does not functionally integrate into the surroundings of Taman Fatahillah as a historical revitalized public area.
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Sipahi, Serkan, and Merve Sipahi. "Raw Material Stage Assessment of Seating Elements as Urban Furniture and Eco-Model Proposals." Sustainability 16, no. 10 (May 16, 2024): 4163. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su16104163.

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As cities strive to become sustainable, it is imperative to consider even the smallest components of the urban environment and prioritize sustainability. Ensuring the sustainability of urban furniture, especially the numerous benches found in cities, is crucial. This study proposes an alternative solution to the sustainability issue in cities regarding urban furniture. This is because a review of the literature indicates that while efforts have been made to evaluate the sustainability of urban amenities and furniture, studies conducting life cycle analysis specifically for urban furniture are lacking. This study will contribute to the identified gap in the literature by analyzing 14 different seating elements in recreational areas located in the city of Rize, Turkey, using the Ccalc program to calculate their carbon footprints. In the subsequent phase of this study, an eco-design process will be conducted based on the findings, aiming to create an eco-seating unit design. Based on the data obtained, materials with high environmental impact were identified, material replacement recommendations were made, and consequently, a model proposal was presented. The potential reduction in carbon footprints with the use of transformed materials was discussed. The findings revealed that carbon footprint values were particularly high in the seating units where concrete and polypropylene materials were used. Additionally, it was determined that solvent paint, especially varnish, affects the carbon footprint, and it was recommended that would be used in its natural form, which is eco-friendly. In conclusion, the recommendations developed for the sustainability of urban furniture in coastal areas will contribute to the future of cities and humanity.
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Bellingar, Teresa A., and Mark E. Benden. "New ANSI/BIFMA Standard for Testing of Educational Seating." Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications 23, no. 2 (April 2015): 23–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1064804613513899.

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The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association published a new educational seating standard in 2012. (See the sidebar for BIFMA details.) Discussions during the development of this standard included the anthropometrics of children. These discussions showed that the large anthropometric databases available for children are outdated and do not represent the current student population. The standard was finalized following receipt of input from ergonomists on how children’s sizes have changed, but it does not cover the ergonomic design of seating for children. A current large-scale anthropometric data set for children would have been beneficial in developing loads in the standard as well as in recommending sizes for educational furniture.
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Gejdoš, Miloš, and Miloš Hitka. "The Impact of the Secular Trend of the Slovak Population on the Production of Wooden Beds and Seating Furniture." Forests 13, no. 10 (September 30, 2022): 1599. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13101599.

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Every space used by a person should suit the anthropometric and biomechanical characteristics of the users. Poorly designed premises and types of equipment have a negative impact on human health. Furniture, as a device for daily use, can in the long term, with inadequate dimensions, significantly affect human health. In this work, we define the secular development of selected anthropometric dimensions of the Slovak population. Based on the positive development, we point out the dimensional and strength characteristics of bed and resting furniture and the dimensional and strength characteristics of seating furniture, which anthropometric dimensions influence. At the same time, we note the need to update the calculation formulas for pricing individual products, which will have an economic impact on wood furniture production. Based on the results, we can conclude that in most of the monitored characteristics of the Slovak population, such as height and bodyweight, the elbow height when sitting, palm width, hand length, length of the forearm to fingertip, buttock–knee length and knee height—sitting with shoes, affect the dimensions of the bed and seating furniture. This implies the need to update the current standards for the general Slovak population.
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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Seating (Furniture)"

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Dickèr, Jonathan. "Beach Chair Inspired Seating Furniture." Thesis, Tekniska Högskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, JTH, Industridesign, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-43315.

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Jung, Myung Taek. "Seating for communicating /." Online version of thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1850/5466.

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Machaalani, Roland Department of Industrial Design UNSW. "The research and design of a two-seater lounge." Awarded by:University of New South Wales. Department of Industrial Design, 2001. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/19328.

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To document the design, prototype and manufacture of a lounge, which stimulates communication and human interaction. The lounge will also question conventional seating arrangements, and redefine how two people can sit in relation to each other, converse, interact and exchange body language. The process began with an initial design sketch, and producing a prototype. This step was required, as it was the starting point for the major project. It provided me with an initial design to criticize and improve on. The major project is intended to test the validity of the initial design, analyse the markets, and improve the design in relation to ergonomic issues, material/manufacturing resolution and produce a marketing plan. The next stage of the process was the gathering and analysis of relevant information in order to redefine the design brief. This involved preliminary research into marketing, ergonomics, materials and manufacturing processes. With the design brief now established, concepts were prepared and compared against the products criteria. The design solution which best met the criteria was further detailed and developed. Finally, a business plan was put together to test the commercial viability of the lounge. The business plan was comprised of the viable markets, production cost, investment cost, discounted cash flow, and sensitivity analysis.
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Martin, Mario Mariano. "Benchmarks : sensing therapeutic landscape qualities associated with seating choice on Terrell Mall on the Washington State University campus." Online access for everyone, 2006. http://www.dissertations.wsu.edu/Thesis/Spring2006/m%5Fmartin%5F050106.pdf.

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Treaster, Delia E. "Pressure distribution and myoelectric activity as a function of seating parameters." Connect to resource, 1986. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1140640527.

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Jalasutram, Srikanth. "Design of an intelligent posture guidance system for workspace seating." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/41117.

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Seating is an integral part of work environment. When people are at work, they often sit in chairs for long periods of time without changing postures. This results in reduced blood circulation in the body, especially in the buttock-thigh area causing muscle fatigue, pain and discomfort. Ergonomically designed task chairs adopt a passive approach to guiding people into better postures by providing adjustability inside the chair. However most people do not adjust their chairs because they fail to sense the need for changing posture. They are left to sensing the need to change posture through guesswork or extreme discomfort. This thesis proposes a new system to address this problem by sensing static posture in a seated person with the use of electronic sensors embedded in the seat, and by providing interactive feedback to static posture via sound, light and tactile channels. The new technology is an sensing-feedback mechanism embedded in a chair, that allows people to receive postural information and make body adjustments periodically to avoid pain and discomfort caused by prolonged seating.The feedback mechanism was tested with four subjects to determine its efficacy in generating posture change through pressure relief and user feedback was gathered in order to design the final prototype.
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Dickson, PL. "Stasis and dynamism : bench seating inspired by liminal space." Thesis, 2007. https://eprints.utas.edu.au/19840/1/whole_DicksonPhilippaLaird2007_thesis.pdf.

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The bench seats that comprise this PhD submission were designed in response to the linear aesthetic of architectural spaces common to large public transit areas. The research project set out to demonstrate that bench seating can incorporate the tensions inherent to liminal space. As features of transit, dynamism and stasis were explored by referencing airports as examples of liminal spaces. The poetics of flight are integral to the project. The bench seating designs evoke the emotion and tension of liminal areas by dramatising the perspectival nature of these zones. These features are expressed in the design elements that suggest a balance between opposing forces: scale, cantilevers and illusory twists capture the state of being in-between. The project was pursued through exploring three concepts: liminality, SuperModernity and Hyper-Modernity, and the spatial engagement of the flaneur. These were investigated through Victor Turner's (1920-1983) ideas of liminality and liminoid spaces; Marc Auge's (1935-) theories on non-place; and the poetry of Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867), with particular reference to the fleineur in the modern city. These concepts are drawn out contextually in the exegesis through references to writers, designers, architects and artists who reflect the same desire to articulate a forward-looking positivity and a rejection of Post-Modern pastiche, including Antoine St. Exupery (1900-1944), Marc Newson (1963-), Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) and James Turrell (1943-). The outcome of the research was a body of three works: Variable Couplings, One, Another and (a fleeting) Encounter. These benches have the potential to enhance architectural space and user experience through their bold and engaging dialogue with interior architecture and the broader physical landscape. The main elements employed to achieve this are relationships between scale, aesthetics and positioning.
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Machaalani, Roland. "The research and design of a two-seater lounge /." 2001. http://www.library.unsw.edu.au/~thesis/adt-NUN/public/adt-NUN20040615.103735/index.html.

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HARAZINOVÁ, Sandra. "Židle. Projekt pro lekce výtvarné výchovy na 2. stupni ZŠ. (prakticko-teoretická práce)." Master's thesis, 2016. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-380988.

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The presented master thesis on the project theme called The Chair, for art lessons on higher primary school is composed of two interconnected parts - theoretical and practical. The theoretical part, intended as a source of inspiration for the application of the topic in the educational process at the primary school, focuses on the characteristics of the seating furniture in the context of historical development and the chair as a motif in art. The practical part contains brief schema of project teaching, captures the preparatory and implementation phase, documentation and reflection of particular art lessons associated with the thematic unit of study. The master thesis contains a representative photographic documentation in the annex.
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Books on the topic "Seating (Furniture)"

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Plagiarius, Aktion, ed. Kreuzschwinger: Dynamisches Sitzen = Dynamic seating. Berlin: Mann, 2008.

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Plagiarius, Aktion, ed. Kreuzschwinger: Dynamisches Sitzen = Dynamic seating. Berlin: Mann, 2008.

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Charytonowicz, Jerzy. Ewolucja form sprzętów do siedzenia: Od pradziejów do wieku maszyn. Wrocław: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej, 2007.

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Zao rui gong qiao : Zhongguo gu zuo ju yi shu zhan (2013 Zhonghua shi ji tan shi jie yi shu guan). Zuo wei: Zhongguo gu zuo ju yi shu = Zuo wei : the art of classical Chinese seat. Beijing Shi: Gu gong chu ban she, 2014.

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Museum, Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur. American seating furniture,1630-1730: An interpretive catalogue. New York: Norton, 1988.

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Zollars, Jean Anne. Special seating: An illustrated guide. Minneapolis: Otto Bock Orthopedic Industry, 1996.

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Zollars, Jean Anne. Special seating: An illustrated guide. Minneapolis, MN: Otto Bock Orthopedic Industry, 1996.

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Mervyn, Letts R., ed. Principles of seating the disabled. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 1991.

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Pāknam, Nō̜ Na. Thammāt: Sak læ sī hǣng sinlapa Thai. Krung Thēp: Samnakphim Mư̄ang Bōrān, 2000.

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Jiancong, Ma, and Chen Hanwei, eds. Yi zhang mu yi. Beijing: Sheng huo, du shu, xin zhi san lian shu dian, 2008.

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Conference papers on the topic "Seating (Furniture)"

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Şatir, Seçil, and Hüma Doğru. "Making the Students of Interior Architecture Design Seating Furniture." In Design Research Society LearnXDesign 2019. Design Research Society, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.21606/learnxdesign.2019.01126.

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Şatir, Seçil, and Hüma Doğru. "Making the Students of Interior Architecture Design Seating Furniture." In Design Research Society LearnXDesign 2019. Design Research Society, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.21606/learnxdesign.2019.10126.

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Lu, Jing, and Joerg R. Noennig. "Refining the Understanding of Workplace Characteristics from an Occupant Centered Perspective with Emphasis on the Influence of Seating Preference." In Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference. AHFE International, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe100361.

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Workplace design not only influences the people’s feeling, but also the work or task performance, knowledge innovation, and the employees’ loyalty and commitment to their employer. The main purpose of this research is to investigate the subjects’ seating preference at workplace and the environmental factors impact their decision. A field survey was carried out on the campus of Dresden University of Technology, and 119 subjects participated in this study. Furniture placement in three different functions of room was employed to conduct this survey. The self-pictured seating preferences indicate that room function influences the subjects’ decision of seating area. Having sense of control over physical workplace and privacy significantly impacted the subjects’ decisions. However, subjects are not always aware the environmental factors affect their behavior. Subjects attracted by outdoor view and good lighting condition in a general way.
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Reed, Matthew P., and Matthew B. Parkinson. "Modeling Variability in Torso Shape for Chair and Seat Design." In ASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASMEDC, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2008-49483.

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Anthropometric data are widely used in the design of chairs, seats, and other furniture intended for seated use. These data are valuable for determining the overall height, width, and depth of a chair, but contain little information about body shape that can be used to choose appropriate contours for backrests. A new method is presented for statistical modeling of three-dimensional torso shape for use in designing chairs and seats. Laser-scan data from a large-scale civilian anthropometric survey were extracted and analyzed using principal component analysis. Multivariate regression was applied to predict the average body shape as a function of overall anthropometric variables. For optimization applications, the statistical model can be exercised to randomly sample the space of torso shapes for automated virtual fitting trials. This approach also facilitates trade-off analyses and other the application of other design decision-making methods. Although seating is the specific example here, the method is generally applicable to other designing for human variability situations in which applicable body contour data are available.
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Devarapalli, Ratna, and Vijaya Lakshmi Velivelli. "The Ergonomics Edge for Small Enterprises – Case Studies from the State of Telangana, India." In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022). AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1002665.

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Terms like Ergonomic Fit, Ergonomic design, ergonomically correct / incorrect, etc have become synonymous with the term ‘Ergonomics’ and anyone interested increasing output / productivity without compromising on comfort. These terms have become a common phrase when talking about the design of tools and equipment or any design for that matter. But the word ‘Ergonomics’ has a great mystic around it because off its link with Engineering and industry especially when it comes to small industries. There are still a lot of apprehensions and doubts with the application of ergonomics at the small / medium enterprises. Hence there is need to understand and explain what constitutes good ergonomic design and how to understand what is "ergonomically in correct product" and choose products / changes which are not very expensive / involve major cost incurring for the small and medium enterprises. Four key physical risk factors associated with complaints of discomfort in the work environment such as: awkward postures, biomechanical stresses, repetition and force and environmental factors. For which the key is to eliminate the risk by providing a well-designed environment and affordable costs. It can also be mentioned as the process of adapting a space to meet human requirements which involves the study of how the human body functions in order to design spaces, furniture and devices which reduce fatigue and discomfort to improve operability and productivity along with affordability. While an increased emphasis on this concept, research data generated both corporate and at educational research centres over the past few years has shown that minor / minimum changes can amount to major benefits. With this objective, The department of Resource Management and Consumer Science (RMCS), College of Community Science (previously Home Science) has been teaching and conducting student research in the area of Ergonomics in various small enterprises in Telangana, India and this paper explains and highlights the importance of minor, small ergonomic cost effective interventions like extension of a handle, adding a sheath to the handle, increasing the height of the seating / workplace, improving the lighting, ensuring good ventilation have received good response from the users. This paper gives the details of all such research interventions done with the small and medium enterprises like weaving, metal and basketry works, classroom furniture etc, in the last 15years by the PG and PhD students and how the cost effective ergonomic edge was obtained or can be obtained and further demystify ergonomics for all.
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Bashir, Asad, and Abigail R. Clarke-Sather. "Reuse Potential of Used Textiles for American Industries." In ASME 2019 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2019-98521.

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Abstract Increasing the recovery of textiles from municipal solid waste (MSW) is important for improving environmental sustainability. In 2015, over 10.5 million tons of textile waste was landfilled, which is 7.6% of total landfilled MSW according to the U.S. EPA. For all materials, recycling in the U.S. has increased over the past decade to 25.8% of the weight of the waste generated, textile recycling is below this level at 15.3%. This research quantifies the availability of used textiles by material type from Goodwill of Delaware (Goodwill-DE), a thrift store franchise, between 2012 and 2014. It examines the feasibility of recycling this amount of available discarded textiles, specifically cotton, into U.S. industrial subsectors that traditionally use new cotton textiles. A hybrid product model was created using EIO-LCA to compare economic and environmental impacts in the cut and sew apparel, airplane and automotive seating, upholstered furniture, and textile bag manufacturing industrial subsectors. Economic impacts on supply purchases and profits were considered. Environmental impacts in energy use and CO2 equivalent emissions were examined. As a result, utilizing all of Goodwill-DE’s annual discarded cotton textiles by the cut and sew apparel industrial subsectors would have positive impacts in terms of supply purchase and energy savings and reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions, but negative impacts on profits. Supply purchase savings are greater than the profit loss, resulting in a net economic gain for the cut and sew apparel industrial subsectors. Of the seven industrial subsectors considered, the U.S. cut and sew apparel industries would benefit the most from utilizing used cotton textiles.
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