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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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Snyder, Ellen Marie. "Victory over Nature: Victorian Cast-Iron Seating Furniture." Winterthur Portfolio 20, no. 4 (December 1985): 221–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/496238.
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BOSYI, Ivan, Natalia BRYZHACHENKO, and Luting CHEN. "THE FORMATION OF CHINESE FURNITURE ART TRADITIONS (ON THE SEATING FURNITURE HISTORICAL PROTOTYPES)." Humanities science current issues 1, no. 69 (2023): 95–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.24919/2308-4863/69-1-13.
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Ersen, Nadir. "Analysis of furniture products’ contribution to Turkey’s economy with a hybrid multi-criteria decision making method." BioResources 16, no. 1 (November 18, 2020): 339–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.16.1.339-353.
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The furniture sector has a strategic importance in Turkey. That sector contributes greatly to the national economy, provides high levels of employment, is rapidly growing, and does not have a foreign trade deficit. In this paper, a hybrid multi-criteria decision-making method was used to determine the contribution of some furniture products to Turkey’s economy. First, the entropy method was used to determine the weight values of the criteria, and then the ELimination Et Choix Traduisant la REalité (ELimination Et Choice Translating REality) (ELECTRE) method was used to compare and rank the alternatives. As a result of this analysis, the furniture products that contributed the most to the national economy were “seating furniture and parts thereof, other wooden furniture”, “wooden bedroom furniture”, “other metal furniture”, and “parts of furniture other than metal and wood”. The least contributing products were “furniture used in medicine, surgical, dental, veterinary, and barber chairs etc.”, “plastic furniture”, and “furniture other than metal, wood, and plastic”.
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Ersen, Nadir. "Analysis of furniture products’ contribution to Turkey’s economy with a hybrid multi-criteria decision making method." BioResources 16, no. 1 (November 18, 2020): 339–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.16.1.339-354.
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The furniture sector has a strategic importance in Turkey. That sector contributes greatly to the national economy, provides high levels of employment, is rapidly growing, and does not have a foreign trade deficit. In this paper, a hybrid multi-criteria decision-making method was used to determine the contribution of some furniture products to Turkey’s economy. First, the entropy method was used to determine the weight values of the criteria, and then the ELimination Et Choix Traduisant la REalité (ELimination Et Choice Translating REality) (ELECTRE) method was used to compare and rank the alternatives. As a result of this analysis, the furniture products that contributed the most to the national economy were “seating furniture and parts thereof, other wooden furniture”, “wooden bedroom furniture”, “other metal furniture”, and “parts of furniture other than metal and wood”. The least contributing products were “furniture used in medicine, surgical, dental, veterinary, and barber chairs etc.”, “plastic furniture”, and “furniture other than metal, wood, and plastic”.
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Skakic, Dusan, and Igor Dzincic. "Comparative investigation of durability of chairs made of beach and Paulownia tomentosa." Bulletin of the Faculty of Forestry, no. 98 (2008): 167–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/gsf0898167s.
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The result of parallel investigation of chair durability, which has been made in two different wood species (beach and Paulwonia tomentosa) has been presented in this paper. Static and dynamic loads has highest values in seating furniture, and that is the reason why chair has been chosen to bee representative for testing new species, which could be used in furniture production in Serbia. A shown results indicates on possibility that this species can be used only for production furniture which wont bee imposed with heavy loads during exploitation.
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Gaja, Vítězslav. "Increasing User Comfort for Public Seating - User Interaction with Materials." Advanced Materials Research 1025-1026 (September 2014): 809–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1025-1026.809.
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This paper focuses on possibilities in increasing the user comfort of seating furniture in public waiting interiors. There are several aspects helping to achieve the best comfort of sitting, such as appropriate ergonomic design, shape, or material composition. While every of the said aspects have a significant impact on the final comfort, it would be better, or even essential, to adopt a complex view of this issue. One of the complex ways to increase the user comfort is to observe the interaction of the human (the “user”) with the material. The paper describes tactile properties in the interaction with basic types of materials the public gets in direct contact with when sitting in public waiting interiors. The conducted research focuses on tactile properties leading to contact comfort of the most used materials, and analyses the properties in relation to temperature, roughness, hardness and comfort. The four mentioned tactile properties are essential for our goal – an increase in user comfort. The preferred materials were defined according to a preceding terrain survey which explored what materials are most commonly used for present seating furniture. The paper then presents the methodology and results of the research focusing on interaction between the human user and the material. The results of the said research might prove useful for future designing and development of seating furniture which focuses on the user’s sensational balance and calmness, i.e. the optimal comfort.
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Khanam, Chanda Nelofer, Mahalakshmi V. Reddy, and A. Mrunalini. "Opinion of Students on Seating Furniture Used in Classroom." Journal of Human Ecology 20, no. 1 (September 2006): 15–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09709274.2006.11905896.
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Tristiyono, Bambang, and Halimatus Sa’diyah Tualeka AC. "Development of Learning Facilities for ADHD Student Aged 6-9 Years Old at Special School in Indonesia." International Journal of Management and Humanities 10, no. 1 (September 30, 2023): 7–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.35940/ijmh.a1652.0910123.
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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder in the form of inability to focus attention, easily distracted, impulsive, and hyperactive. Children with ADHD are usually aggressive, unable calm down, are difficult to teach, and have trouble focusing when doing an activity. With this, children with ADHD need treatment, special handling, as well as facilities and infrastructure that are suitable for children with ADHD. One special facility for ADHD that looks significant compared to other normal facilities is a study furniture designed for children with ADHD. The study furniture is important because it often interacts with children with ADHD for a long time. The good consideration of a design is the fulfillment of needs that can adapt to user conditions. To get a solution, interviews with experts were conducted, potential users that is children with ADHD aged 6-9 years, literature studies on ADHD, active seating, fidgeting, ergonomics, color, benchmarking to product existing, and analysis of user needs. The results of this design are furniture sets in the form of tables and chairs that use active seating, calm, adjustable, and safe as the concept to support the learning activities of children with ADHD in special schools. The chair design uses the concept of active seating in the form of whole body fidgeting to support hyperactive and inattention symtoms. This design utilizes digital simulation to digitize the concept and simulate it, reducing trial and error during prototype development. Furniture with adjustable height system for children aged 6-9 years with a simple and safe form for the needs of children with ADHD. This design uses muted brown color to give a clean impression and not cause distraction, combined with a muted blue color to give a calming feel from a psychological standpoint and fulfill user preferences.
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Langová, Nadežda, Roman Réh, Rastislav Igaz, Ľuboš Krišťák, Miloš Hitka, and Pavol Joščák. "Construction of Wood-Based Lamella for Increased Load on Seating Furniture." Forests 10, no. 6 (June 25, 2019): 525. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f10060525.
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The research on population shows that the count of overweight people has been constantly growing. Therefore, designing and modifying utility items, e.g., furniture should be brought into focus. Indeed, furniture function and safety is associated with the weight of a user. Current processes and standards dealing with the design of seating furniture do not meet the requirements of overweight users. The research is aimed at designing flexible chairs consisting of lamellae using the finite element method (FEM). Three types of glued lamellae based on wood with different number of layers and thickness were made and subsequently, their mechanical properties were tested. Values for modulus of elasticity and modulus of rupture were used to determine stress and deformation applying the FEM method for modelling flexible chairs. In this research, the methodology for evaluating the ultimate state of flexible chairs used to analyse deformation and stability was defined. The analysis confirms that several designed constructions meet the requirements of actual standards (valid for the weight of a user up to 110 kg) but fail to meet the requirements for weight gain of a population.
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Laperre, J., and K. T. Paul. "Development of a New Large Flaming Ignition Source for Upholstered Seating and Mattress Tests. Part 2: Ignition Behaviour of Different Large Flaming Sources on Mattresses and Upholstered Composites." Cellular Polymers 21, no. 4 (July 2002): 265–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026248930202100403.
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Flaming ignition sources are used in standard tests to assess the ignitability of upholstery seating and mattress composites. These sources should preferably be equivalent to ignition sources occurring in real life situations. BS5852 defines a total of seven ignition sources of which the No. 5 Crib is used for testing upholstered seating and mattresses designated for use in public premises. This paper discusses different candidate ignition sources and compares them with the 20 gram newspaper ignition source required by the EC as part of the earlier draft Furniture Directive. Modified crib structures as well as multi-jet gas burners have been studied and the final selection of the ignition source was based on extensive tests on upholstery seating and mattress composites.
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Incekara, Cetin O. "Post-COVID-19 ergonomic school furniture design under fuzzy logic." Work 69, no. 4 (August 27, 2021): 1197–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/wor-210652.
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BACKGROUND: Because of wrong sitting position, children have back-pain and related musculoskeletal pain (MPD). Due to inappropriate designed class furniture by not taking into account the children’s anthropometric measurements have negative effect on children musculoskeletal systems. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis has changed the furniture industry’s production trends. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to develop a new fuzzy based design of ergonomic-oriented classroom furniture for primary school students considering the measured anthropometric dimensions of students’ safety, health, well-being, i.e. ergonomic criteria, socio-psychological aspect and post-COVID policies. METHODS: In the study 2049 number of primary school students are assessed considering COVID-19 pandemic policies and their static anthropometric dimensions were measured between 7-10-year-old (between 1st-4th grade students) and descriptive statistics of children among their ages and genders are calculated; mean, standard deviation, percentiles. The data collected from the students were analyzed quantitatively by using Significance Analysis: Mann-Whitney U test statistic, t-test, Regression Analysis and one-way ANOVA. In the study interviews with experts are performed and fuzzy mathematical model (by using fuzzy-AHP, fuzzy-TOPSIS and fuzzy-VIKOR) is developed to calculate Turkey’s three schools’ furniture. RESULTS: Results showed statistically significant differences between two genders. And it is observed that the seating bench height is too high for primary school students and lower than the height of the classroom’s blackboard from the floor. Fuzzy Multi Criteria Decision Making Method’s (FMCDM) results show that primary school students’ ergonomic classroom furniture should be mainly designed by considering “COVID-19 Criteria”, “Ergonomic Criteria” and “Socio-Psychological Aspect”. Students’ existing seating benches and tables are changed by considering post-COVID policies/protocols, Ergonomic Criteria and Socio-Psychological Aspect. And a new seating bench/chair and table’s dimensions is proposed in the study. CONCLUSIONS: Children study at school for long periods and their activities involve long periods of time on their desks in schools. As per the results of the study, it can be concluded that school management must consider the genders, ages of students and take into account the post-COVID policies/protocols while procuring the classroom furniture. The COVID-19 pandemic is the single largest event to have affected children globally in their access to school in recent times; estimates suggest that over 85%of the world’s total enrolled learners, 1.5 billion children and youths, have been affected. The coronavirus pandemic also creates dramatic changes for the school furniture.
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GÜNDÜZ, GÜLÇİN, and TÜLAY CANPOLAT. "AN ANALYSIS ON EMOTIONAL DESIGN APPROACHES IN THE SAMPLE OF THE SEATING ELEMENT." TURKISH ONLINE JOURNAL OF DESIGN ART AND COMMUNICATION 12, no. 3 (July 1, 2022): 682–702. http://dx.doi.org/10.7456/11203100/009.
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Today, various emotional design approaches have been developed within the scope of emotion and design research. This study, deals with the concept of emotional design, the approaches of emotional design and product-user interaction made in this to date in terms of the seating element. The aim of the study is to analyze the emotional state that a furniture design that awakens the user at first glance. The interaction between furniture design and the user is presented through the Patrick W. Jordan’s pleasure approach and questionnaire method, in the emotional design literature. In this study, sample sets that will be analyzed by emotional responses are formed by considering the characteristics that differ in terms of practical function, aesthetic function and symbolic function. A total of 120 participants, 60 psychologists and 60 designers, were asked to evaluate 6 different seating element design by applying a questionnaire on the internet or one-on-one. As a result of the evaluation findings of the survey study, emotional values of two occupational groups were analyzed by comparing. In the conclusion, the contribution of the study to the field is to raise awareness of design approaches that focus on the emotional needs of users. In this context, it is revealed that emotional design approach can direct designers as a method in furniture design.
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Kaari, Jennifer. "Combining Surveys with Seating Sweeps and Observational Data Yields Insights into Physical Space Usage in an Academic Library." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 15, no. 4 (December 15, 2020): 188–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29848.
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A Review of: Dominguez, G. (2016). Beyond gate counts: Seating studies and observations to assess library space usage. New Library World, 117(5/6), 321-328. https://doi.org/10.1108/NLW-08-2015-0058 Abstract Objective – To propose a new method to assess library space usage and the physical library user experience utilizing multiple data collection techniques. Design – Seating usage studies, surveys, and observation. Setting – Large university in the southern United States. Subjects – Students who physically use the library spaces. Methods – The researcher performed seating sweeps three times a day for one week at time, using a counter to get an accurate headcount of each area of the library. The number of users was recorded on paper and then transferred to Excel. A survey for library patrons was created using Typeform and distributed through both email and in-person. In addition, the researcher created a photo diary to document how students were using the space, particularly creative and flexible uses of the library space. These photos were collected to be shared with library administration. The researcher conducted the study twice, once at each main campus library. Main Results – The initial seating sweeps at one location showed an average of 57 to 85 users engaging in active study, and 57% of users engaged in individual study vs. group study. The sweeping study at the second campus location found that floors designated as quiet floors were the most overcrowded. The researcher found that overall, the actual library use surpassed expected library use. The survey results indicated patron concerns about the lack of available seating, noise policies, uncomfortable furniture, and technology issues such as power outlets and Wi-Fi connectivity. Conclusion – The researcher found that utilizing surveys in addition to observational data provided a more complete picture of the user experience. Photographs also provided depth and texture to the observational data. Based on the findings the librarians and administration plan to upgrade furniture and technology options, as well as make changes to the noise policy.
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Zea, Philip. "American Seating Furniture, 1630-1730: An Interpretive Catalogue. Benno M. Forman." Winterthur Portfolio 23, no. 4 (December 1988): 281–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/496389.
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Kaufman, Robert C. "AMERICAN SEATING FURNITURE, 1630–1730: AN INTERPRETIVE CATALOGUE. Benno M. Forman." Art Documentation: Journal of the Art Libraries Society of North America 8, no. 2 (July 1989): 97–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/adx.8.2.27948062.
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Laperre, J., and K. T. Paul. "Development of a New Large Flaming Ignition Source for Upholstered Seating and Mattress Tests. Part 1: Characterisation of Ignition Sources." Cellular Polymers 21, no. 3 (May 2002): 195–210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026248930202100303.
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Flaming ignition sources are used in standard tests to assess the ignitability of upholstery seating and mattress composites. These sources should preferably be equivalent to the ignition source occurring in real life situations. BS 5852 defines a total of seven ignition sources of which the No. 5 Crib is used for testing upholstered seating and mattresses designated for use in public premises. In this paper this ignition source is compared to two newspaper ignition sources of 20 grams and several other ignition sources. Extensive rate of heat release measurements in the cone calorimeter tests and heat flux distribution measurements towards the back and the base of an inert L-shaped test rig simulating the seating test rig are presented and discussed. Flaming ignition sources are used in standard tests to assess the ignitability of upholstery seating and mattress composites. These sources should preferably be equivalent to ignition sources occurring in real life situations. BS5852 defines a total of seven ignition sources of which the No. 5 Crib is used for testing upholstered seating and mattresses designated for use in public premises. This paper discusses different candidate ignition sources and compares them with the 20 gram newspaper ignition source required by the EC as part of the earlier draft Furniture Directive. Modified crib structures as well as multi-jet gas burners have been studied and the final selection of the ignition source was based on extensive tests on upholstery seating and mattress composites.
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Hebert, P. R., and A. Petrova. "Considering Covid-19 Treatments as Applied to Facility Seating: Developing a Methodology to Examine Adverse Surface Color Effects." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1176, no. 1 (May 1, 2023): 012034. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1176/1/012034.
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Abstract During Covid-19, a facility management researcher/instructor team examined potential effects of various disinfectant treatments on the surface appearance of furniture currently located in their academic facility. Treatments (i.e., bleach wipes, alcohol wipes, disinfectant sprays and UltraViolet wands) are used by students, staff, faculty, visitors, facility managers and custodians in an effort to reduce spread of Corona. Further, EMist© with Vital Oxide treatments were regularly applied by University-contracted facility maintenance staff during study period. While procedures exist for measuring color change regarding light exposure and changes due to abrasion, no current published methods were found regarding surface color before and after Covid-19 intervention treatments. Researchers/instructors anticipate findings from study would inform facility management and other courses. They anticipate results would allow generalizability to hospitality and healthcare. Changes in surface color of upholstered furniture in facilities may be extremely negative regarding interior aesthetics, corporate image, and replacement costs. Therefore, it was determined there was a great need to study the effects of treatments and inform facility stakeholders. Researchers posited that Covid-19 intervention treatments may alter surface color of upholstered furniture over time. The purpose of the study was to develop methodology to examine color degradation that may be caused by agents used in common disinfecting practices. Three seating pieces (drafting chair, drafting stool, classroom chair) made of different materials were studied. Five treatments were applied to each furniture piece at regular intervals over an 8-week period. Researchers measured color before and after treatments. The procedures were photo-documented and videotaped to capture treatments in-process and to support future educational presentations. Preliminary findings revealed limited variability in color changes. Future research should consider other seating and room-finish materials, disinfectants and treatments, facility types, and timeframes.
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Adu, Sylvia, George Adu, Kwaku Antwi, and Joseph Appiah-Yeboah. "Application of Multiple Linear Regression Analysis in Ergonomics Study for Public Institution Seat W idth." Indian Journal Of Science And Technology 17, no. 21 (May 25, 2024): 2159–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.17485/ijst/v17i21.1741.
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Objectives: To determine minimum seat width of comfortable seating for adult population, using multiple linear regression analysis on chair leg thickness, chair leg width, chair apron width, and knee height. Methods: Dimensions of three (3) factors were recorded using 310 adult workers. Multiple linear regression was used for statistical analysis for understanding how multiple factors (like chair leg thickness, chair leg width, chair apron width, and knee height) influence a single outcome to enhance comfortable seating. The collected data (chair leg thickness, chair leg width, chair apron width, and knee height) was analysed with the help of the analysis tool. Findings: The analysis used four predictors (knee height, chair leg thickness, chair leg width, and chair apron width) to obtain one predicted variable (seat width) to achieve comfortable seating based on these measurements. Subsequently, a moderate correlation existed between predictors and predicted variables, while correlations between predictors were less than 0.7 for them to be retained in the model. The coefficient of determination ( ) is 0.3003, indicating that 30.03% of the variance in predictors could be explained by seat width. Based on the comfort assessment and analysis results, required widths that ensure comfortable seating for the target population can be recommended in public institutions. Overall, this research has the potential to improve public health, comfort, and productivity by creating data-driven design standards for seating in public institutions. Novelty: The study focused on elderly workers who patronise this furniture in the administration block of public institutions. Keywords: Multiple linear regression, Ergonomics, Knee height, Chair component dimensions, Seat width
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Allen, Frank R., and Mike Moyer. "A library seating census: Gathering seating occupancy data in an academic library to reveal furniture preferences and inform future planning." Journal of Academic Librarianship 47, no. 5 (September 2021): 102427. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2021.102427.
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WIADEREK, KRZYSZTOF, IWONA WIADEREK, and JULIA LANGE. "Impact of upholstered furniture seat structures on the long-term use comfort." Annals of WULS, Forestry and Wood Technology 108 (October 31, 2019): 39–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.7678.
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Impact of upholstered furniture structures on the comfort of long-term use. The main objective of the study was to analyze the impact of changes to the structures of upholstered seating furniture to measure the comfort of new furniture and after long use. Tests were conducted with the use of a Force Sensitive Applications sensing mat to record contact pressure, and a profiled cavity pressed into the seat with a force of 760 N. The period of 5 years of long-term use was simulated by the cyclic load of 1000 N x 25,000 repetitions. Based on the analysis of the test results obtained, a decrease in the discomfort factor D by 12.7% for seat I and 11.5% for seat II was observed. This means an increase in the feeling of comfort in using these seats during the period of use. This is associated with a decrease in seat stiffness. Seats with less rigidity ("softer") cause less pressure on the human body due to the larger usable area.
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Borlu, Emin, Ömer Atıcı, Rukiye Demir, Müjgan Durmuş, Ümit Kaya, and Erkan Ekinci. "Method and Device for Determining Comfort in Seating Groups and Comparison of Subjective and Objective Evaluations." European Journal of Research and Development 2, no. 4 (December 31, 2022): 57–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.56038/ejrnd.v2i4.144.
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Seating groups, designed to support various human activities such relaxation, calming and relieving tiredness, are one of the most important products that directly affect the quality of life. Resulting from the product diversity and development of technology, human expectations from products have increased. Comfort, aesthetics and ergonomics have gained importance in selection criteria at this phase. However, the perception of comfort varies according to body mass index, tiredness level and psychology of the person. This variety poses a major problem in standardizing comfort. The furniture industry needs an understandable comfort scale that can appeal to the majority of the society. This study focuses on two issues: a checklist based on the parameters determined to evaluate the comfort of seating groups by determining the comfort parameters, and the development of a mathematical modeling method of comfort based on the feedback obtained from the users about the products. In order to determine the comfort criteria, comfort studies made in various areas and products have been examined, and a machine that applies pressure to the back and seating points of the seating groups in accordance with the ergonomic structure of the people, records the reaction force obtained from the product according to the applied pressure in the data memory and converts it into a graphic. The designed machine processes the mathematical formula to be created with the variables of position, force and time to reach the force, within the data it receives, and ensures a comfort value in the products. As a result, the comfort standard in seating groups has been determined by the mathematical modeling method and will be made into a quality standard by using the method determined in new product designs.
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Dharmawan, Cherry. "Interior Computer Graphic in Seating Facility Design with Concept Metaphor of Creativity Process with Narrative Approach." Proceeding of International Conference on Business, Economics, Social Sciences, and Humanities 2 (December 1, 2021): 660–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.34010/icobest.v2i.332.
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This study describes how the application of interior computer graphics can explain the concept of metaphor seating facility design with the narrative approach method based on the aspects of strength, beauty, and function compared to the narrative approach method based on the narrative only. The research is based on the results of UNIKOM students' work in the furniture class in 2021. The problem of this research is how to use interior graphic applications in explaining the work stages of students using the narrative approach method to create seating facility forms through the concept of metaphor and the factors of interior computer applications which can translate and convey the message of the narrative. This research uses a participatory method. Several student works became the object of research. The stages in the design process are making narratives with basic design ideas, elaborating narratives, translating narrative elements on design stools in metaphorical forms, working drawings and prototype designs, using the SketchUp application, and Auto Cad. The results of the study indicate that the use of interior computer graphics makes it easier to convey messages from three aspects of seating facility design, namely beauty, strength, and function as well as messages from methods that only use narrative. However, if the ability to use the interior graphic application is limited, the delivery of messages will be hampered
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Cheng, Yifei, Onder Tor, Lingling Hu, Wei Zheng, and Youming Yu. "Ergonomics of a Chinese folk bamboo lounge chair." BioResources 15, no. 4 (October 15, 2020): 8981–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.15.4.8981-8994.
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Bamboo is an environmentally friendly sustainable resource and is commonly used in furniture production in China. Limited research has been conducted in the field of ergonomics of bamboo furniture, which can greatly affect the seating experience. This study provides a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the main effects of seat surface curve, bending deflection of bamboo strips of seat, functions, and usability in a bamboo lounge chair provided in Zhejiang Province. The shape of the seat surface curve of the bamboo lounge chair included the seat-back angle of 134°, and the slope of the bamboo lounge chair seat was 16°. The deflection of bamboo strips of seat under vertical loading force of 336 N was 30.7 mm. In addition, the angles, deflection characteristic, and functions of the bamboo lounge chair were all human-centered design and suitable for human comfort, which can reduce maximum pressure and maintain normal lumbar spine curve in adult.
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Berlian Putrayasa, Ilham, Retna Hidayah, and Asnul Dahar Minghat. "The Needs of Street Furniture in the Pedestrian on Urip Sumoharjo Yogyakarta Street." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 4.33 (December 9, 2018): 149. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.33.23520.
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The background of the pedestrian in Urip Sumoharjo Yogyakarta street which conditions are not comfortable for pedestrians to pass, so as to improve the comfort of the pedestrian, in this study try to understand street furniture needed for pedestrian comfort in pedestrians on Urip Sumoharjo Yogyakarta street. Data was collected using a survey method with a questionnaire containing closed questions. The data analysis technique used in this research is quantitative descriptive data analysis. Based on the results of the study showed that men prefer to walk than women, the time when people decide to walk most choose when they go to exercise, the distance traveled by people when deciding to walk is 300-600 meters, street furniture is very much needed for pedestrian comfort in the pedestrian on Urip Sumoharjo Yogyakarta street are street lights, bins, seating, and public toilets. While pedestrians are needed enough are traffic signs, shelters, bollards, and road guardrail. Pedestrians need less is flower pots, fountains and warnings, and waste containers.
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Čuta, Martin, Petra Urbanová, Petr Brunecký, Kateřina Dvouletá, Miroslav Králík, and Tomáš Mořkovský. "BODY MEASUREMENTS OF CZECH ADULT POPULATION: A BACKGROUND FOR SEATING FURNITURE FUNCTIONAL DIMENSION UPDATES." Anthropologie 57, no. 3 (2019): 349–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.26720/anthro.19.10.02.1.
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GÁBORÍK, JOZEF, and JOZEF FEKIAČ. "Effect of structure of laminated wood on bending strength after cyclic loading." Annals of WULS, Forestry and Wood Technology 105 (June 6, 2019): 20–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.7705.
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Effect of structure of laminated wood on bending strength after cyclic loading. Laminated wood is particularly suitable for the production of seating and bedding furniture, for its suitable properties. The work is focused on the changes of the bending properties of laminated wood from beech and poplar veneers after its dynamic loading by cyclic bending. As we increase the number of cycles, we notice a decrease in flexural strength, a slight increase in flexural modulus, and a decrease in the number of cycles. Also the increase in the minimum bending radius as well as the flexural coefficient.
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Jayaratne, Kapila. "Inculcating the Ergonomic Culture in Developing Countries." Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 54, no. 6 (September 6, 2012): 908–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0018720812456870.
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Objective: The aim of this article is to describe a survey on ergonomic factors of classroom environments of school children, their influence on health, and use of research outcomes to launch a healthy schoolbag initiative. Background: Ergonomics have not yet well penetrated relevant fields in industrially developing countries, such as Sri Lanka. One of the crucial parameters of the school environment is ergonomics. Available evidence suggests ergonomic mismatches in classroom settings. Good practice examples in child ergonomic interventions are few in resource-poor contexts. Method: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted in a district in Sri Lanka with a sample of 1,607 children in Grades 6 to 8 with the use of a stratified multistage cluster sampling method. Results: Many children did experience discomfort related to substandard seating arrangements in the classroom. A significant proportion had to turn their necks to see the blackboard. For many children, seating locations were not changed. There were widespread incompatibilities of classroom furniture with anthropometric dimensions of children. A majority of children perceived discomfort contributed by mismatched classroom furniture. Carriage of school materials was not healthy. Deficiencies were noted in weight, model, ergonomic features, and carrying behavior of bags. Children experienced several negative effects, in part attributable to mismatched ergonomic factors. Application: The schoolbag was considered a priority issue. Findings were disseminated to stakeholders and to media. Solutions were contemplated on bag weight reduction, healthy schoolbag introduction, and behavior change in a collaborative initiative with the Education Ministry. Political, administrative, and business stakeholders were successfully engaged to inculcate an ergonomic culture in an industrially developing country.
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Szökeová, Sarah, Lukáš Fictum, Milan Šimek, Alena Sobotkova, Marek Hrabec, and Danijela Domljan. "First and Second Phase of Human Centered Design Method in Design of Exterior Seating Furniture." Drvna industrija 72, no. 3 (July 22, 2021): 291–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.5552/drvind.2021.2101.
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The article describes a part of the designing process of exterior furniture that utilizes HPL (high pressure laminate) with the reduced use of construction metal elements, using user-centered design methods. The process is divided into several phases. This article primarily uses human-centered design and describes the process of researching user attitudes and market research, as important methods in the overall design process. The observed results are crucial especially when introducing new products based on products already existing on the market. The contemporary market is filled up with a surplus of products that are not so customer-oriented, and customers are often lost in their choice. Currently, there is a tendency on the market to personalize each product to the customer, so this becomes one of the main designer’s methods in designing a product. The designer can personalize a product based on the user and market research. New products can be different in the approach to customer’s needs and attitudes in cases that the designing process follows the current needs. Also, it is important to present it properly to the public. It is necessary to create a representative customer, who can represent the potential group. This young woman has specific characteristics that can be used in the rest of the designing process – her relationship with nature and sitting outdoors, her relationship with furniture and her ability to purchase a new product.
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Dharmawan, Cherry. "The Use of Materials in Environmental Sustainability Criteria in Seating Facilities Design Uses the Concept of Metaphor with a Narrative Approach." Proceeding of International Conference on Business, Economics, Social Sciences, and Humanities 3 (December 1, 2022): 444–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.34010/icobest.v3i.171.
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This study explains how the application of environmental sustainability criteria with the scope of material efficiency on the concept of metaphor in the design of seating facilities with a narrative approach method. The research is based on the results of UNIKOM students' work in the furniture class in 2021. The research lasted for 4 months. Starting from the pre liminary design stage to the prototype design. The problem of this research is how the narrative approach method to create seating facilities form through the concept of metaphor related to the use of materials in environmental sustainability criteria and the factors that are considered in the selection of materials in environmental sustainability criteria. This research uses a participatory method. Several student works became the object of research. The stages in the design process are making a narrative that functions as a basic design idea, elaborating the narrative, translating the narrative elements on the design in the form of metaphors and using materials. Method Description is used to explain the use of materials in environmental sustainability criteria in the form of seating facilities. The results of the study show that the use of materials in environmental sustainability criteria cannot be fully implemented because they focus on the narrative. Students create forms based solely on narratives using the metaphorical method. However, there are several works that apply the use of materials in environmental sustainability criteria because they are in accordance with the narrative. The concept of metaphor is a tool that translates narration on the idea of a seating facilities design form. The shape created is an original idea from students, students can explore with imagination through narratives and metaphorical concepts, but narratives about environmental sustainability should be considered in creating forms.
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Hami, Ahmad, and Babak Abdi. "Students' landscaping preferences for open spaces for their campus environment." Indoor and Built Environment 30, no. 1 (November 19, 2019): 87–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1420326x19887207.
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This study seeks to find appropriate landscape patterns of campus based on students’ preferences. A photo questionnaire containing scenes of different types of campus landscapes was distributed among 200 students in University of Tabriz, Iran. The results emphasized the importance of vegetation, seating areas and water features of campuses. Also, students prefer open spaces consisting of lawn and grass (M = 3.31, S.D. = 1.00). Students also prefer a campus, which has a natural base, landscape elements and seating places, while the least preferred (M = 2.96, S.D. = 0.89) scenes comprise a large amount of hardscape. Students had a different preference for landscaping of open study area and leisure time place where the studying area should be designed with vertical natural elements. Shading trees and benches were also highlighted as very important furniture for these places. In terms of spatial organization, the content analysis revealed that these areas should be open and spacious. Places for leisure time need to be decorated with informal landscape design for creating a pleasant view. Designing a landscape with various forms will make these places more pleasant. Scenes of curved paths and colourful plants for these places showed a positive association with student socialization activities.
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Hamzah, Fatimahwati, Saiful Hasley Ramli, Sazlina Kamaralzaman, Rosalam Che Me, Noraini Naseran, and Umawathy Techanamurthy. "A New Modification of 3 in 1 Standing Frame for Children with Cerebral Palsy." Jurnal Kejuruteraan si6, no. 2 (December 30, 2023): 73–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2023-si6(2)-08.
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Standing Frame (SF) is commonly used in rehab training for children with cerebral palsy (CP), but the design regarding patients’ needs, conditions, and environments is rarely investigated. In this study, the researchers modified the standing frame by adding a controlling and monitoring system and included a 3 in 1 design that consisted of lying down, sitting, and standing postures. Six (6) volunteer respondents answered the questionnaire, and three (3) participants with CP were involved in this research to determine the usability of the modified 3 in 1 SF. The result of the questionnaire found that the 3-in-1 SF developed were interesting products, easy to use, safe, creative, and innovative products. Furniture Testing Laboratory results are: there are no fractures of any member, joint, or component, there is no loosening of joints intended to be rigid, seating fulfills its functions after removal of the best loads, and seating fulfills the stability requirement. Overall, 3 in 1 SF is well-developed, but a little bit of improvement is still needed for further research. Hopefully, the 3 in 1 SF will help the children with CP develop self-reliance and assist them in their everyday activities at home and school.
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Vedawala, Nidhi, and Sakshi Thakrar. "Are Cushioned Benches Better Option for Classroom Sitting?" International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 11, no. 9 (September 7, 2021): 120–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210918.
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Background and Purpose: As per our Indian culture “atithi devo bhava” is part of respect and gratitude shown to any guest or visitor by offering to be seated in one of the basic piece of furniture, a chair. Its utilization is in various places like living rooms, offices, dining rooms, in schools and other work places. Chair varies in designs but in some schools comfort zone is not accomplished/fulfilled. Already lifestyle of teenagers have become imperfect due to continuous sitting in wrong postures, this can further lead to various postural changes and health disorders. The purpose of study was to take review about the comfort zone regarding cushioned benches used for classroom sitting in their institutions. So by this survey student’s response can be shown and changes can be made by making institutions head aware about basic problem their students and can avoid chronic disorders. Method: A qualitative method of research was used to conduct online survey of B.CA, polytechnic and physiotherapy college students. Also questions were asked regarding their comfort in classroom sitting along with their suggestions. Results: After survey 57.83% agreed that they are facing problem related with class room seating. Also 77.11% agreed problem emerging after long seating for more than 45 minutes. As per the suggestions from participants in reference of comfortable and sitting for long time period 49.4% suggested that cushioned benches are extremely helpful for sitting in the classrooms. Conclusion: After result and outcome of survey it concluded that the cushioned benches can prove better option for seating in classrooms along with comfortable and sitting for long time period. Key words: Sitting, classroom, cushion, benches.
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Alpak, Elif Merve, Tuğba Düzenli, and Sema Mumcu. "Raising awareness of seating furniture design in landscape architecture education: physical, activity-use and meaning dimensions." International Journal of Technology and Design Education 30, no. 3 (April 20, 2019): 587–611. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10798-019-09514-8.
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Barker, M., MP Hannaby, and F. J. Lockwood. "Combustion Modified Moulded Polyurethane Flexible Foam for the Furniture Industry." Cellular Polymers 11, no. 2 (March 1992): 83–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026248939201100201.
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Current trends in legislation are based on a move towards more severe fire testing of flexible foam products used in the construction of domestic and contract furniture and mass transit seating. Large scale ignition tests, such as CaliforniaT.B. 133intheU.SA., BS 5852 crib 5in the UKand the AAstandard in Japan, are becoming the accepted norm around the world. ICI has now developed a combustion modified system capable of meeting even these most stringent fire tests. In addition, the polyol blend used is storage stable against any settling out of the solid fire retardant component. This has been achieved in a CFC free system without compromising the superior processing associated with MDI technology. In fact, it is found that the reproducibility of the fire performance of the resulting foam is enhanced due to superior dispersion of the solid fire retardant. Careful development of both polyol and isocyanate components has minimized the detrimental effects of the fire retardant package on foam physical properties. Significant joint customer development work has led to the definition of a seat design concept incorporating ICI's combustion modified foam which can satisfy California T.B. 133, recognized as one of the world's most severe fire performance tests. Formulation development work has been underpinned by the development of an understanding of the fundamental mechanism at work during combustion of the CMHR foam. This has been achieved by the use of analytical techniques including a study by cone calorimetry.
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Archambault, Susan Gardner, and Alexander Justice. "Student Use of the Information Commons: An Exploration through Mixed Methods." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 12, no. 4 (December 30, 2017): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8vd45.
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Objective – In this case study, librarians at the William H. Hannon Library at Loyola Marymount University explored user behaviour in the Information Commons, user preferences for furniture style and configuration, and how users engaged with a mix of technology, resources, and activities inside the space.
Methods – The researchers used a mixed-methods case study consisting of 2,443 “direct observations,” 646 environmental scans, 248 patron surveys, and 46 whiteboard poll questions. They created visualizations of results in Tableau, with filters for zone and variable. They then carried out a follow-up furniture preferences survey with 190 respondents.
Results – Independent study dominated the space usage. Users valued spaciousness, quiet, privacy, and a clean environment. Users frequently multi-tasked with additional devices as they simultaneously used the library computers, including cell phones, headphones, and laptops. The majority of students self-reported using a library computer for email and to access the campus online learning platform. They also reported reading/studying and printing as frequent activities, although these were less frequently observed. Unattended belongings were observed along with broken electrical outlets. Temperature and noise levels were highly variable.
Conclusions – This methodology allowed for the exploration of space use and satisfaction and uncovered implications for the redesign of the library space. The library has already taken steps toward making improvements based on this assessment project including: removing some reference stacks in favor of additional seating space, an inventory of all electrical outlets, and the exploration of new furniture and noise control strategies.
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Pacovský, Josef. "The influence of adhesive joint characteristics of the bonded samples of PUR-foam." Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 59, no. 3 (2011): 151–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.11118/actaun201159030151.
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Upholstered chairs and upholstered furniture in general, is largely produced primarily using PUR-foams, and it largely in the form of gluing several types of foam and himself on a firm surface - usually plywood or the agglomerated material – for the qualitative increase of upholstered furniture (including seating). Work deals with properties of the bond in connection with the influence on the final properties of the finished product, or even a change of functional properties in use over time. This work deals with: The influence of the characteristics of the adhesive used on samples bonded polyurethane foams. This work deals with properties of the bond in connection with an influence on the final properties of the finished product, or changes in functional properties when used at the time. The work is focused on: Effect of glue applied to the characteristics of the bonded samples of PUR foam. To determine the effects observed were used as the basis for the methodology based on the standard EN 1957, which was further modified as necessary. The results of the tests and conclusions can be stated that the incidence of bonded joints, ultimately, has a negligible effect on the resulting observed characteristics and therefore can cut and paste samples of smaller sizes into larger blocks without a fundamental change of the original features.
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Nuth Sloboda, Belinda. "The Role of the Interior Designer in the Autistic Classroom: Location and Material Selection are Essential for Success." International Journal on Engineering, Science and Technology 5, no. 3 (September 6, 2023): 230–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.46328/ijonest.171.
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The importance of location, lighting, and furniture finishes are three areas an interior designer cannot overlook. This presentation stems from a dissertation on the importance of multi-sensory room usage in elementary schools. The researcher found that the location of the autistic classroom is one of the most important aspects that is often overlooked by both school leaders and the architects who design schools. Natural lighting should also not be ignored as it helps support healthy circadian rhythms and can be a source of sensory regulation and an opportunity for stimming. Lighting can be detrimental to those with special needs due to the subtle flickering of fluorescent light fixtures, which may not be noticed by the typical person but can be bothersome and interrupt a child with specific sensory issues. Lastly, acoustics, color, and material and furniture selections are critical when designing for students under the autism spectrum. Acoustic control helps to minimize background noise and echo by specifying materials to absorb sound and eliminate reverberation. Research has resulted in a color palette that students on the spectrum respond well to in addition to the importance of seating choice variation within the classroom. Lastly, visual and tactile characteristics of selected materials are vital to satisfy the sensory needs of the students while eliminating unnecessary distractions within the classroom.
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Brand, Jay L. "Office Ergonomics: A Review of Pertinent Research and Recent Developments." Reviews of Human Factors and Ergonomics 4, no. 1 (October 2008): 245–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1518/155723408x342871.
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Office ergonomics provides an arbitrary framework for integrating a large body of research that is relevant to the design of office work environments to optimize the health, safety, comfort, and effectiveness of their human occupants. In this chapter, I organize this vast literature by focusing on important empirical and practical developments over the last decade. In particular, a systems perspective is maintained in order to more fully interpret the salient psychosocial (subjective) variables that mediate the influence of physical-environment characteristics on relevant human outcomes. I suggest that this approach is important for capturing current trends as well as moving the discipline forward. Included are reviews of research related to seating and other furniture considerations (e.g., the update of HFS 100 to HFES 100), pertinent information technologies (e.g., input devices and laptops), lighting, thermal comfort, and other general ambient conditions (e.g., private [cellular] offices vs. open-plan offices).
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Vlaović, Zoran, Marko Jaković, and Danijela Domljan. "Smart Office Chairs with Sensors for Detecting Sitting Positions and Sitting Habits." Drvna industrija 73, no. 2 (May 31, 2022): 227–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.5552/drvind.2022.0002.
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The health consequences of prolonged sitting in the office and other work chairs have recently been tried to be alleviated or prevented by the application of modern technologies. Smart technologies and sensors are installed in different parts of office chairs, which enables monitoring of seating patterns and prevents positions that potentially endanger the health of users. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of previous research in the field of the application of smart technologies and sensors built into office and other types of chairs in order to prevent diseases. The articles published in the period 2010-2020 and indexed in WoS CC, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore databases, with the keywords “smart chair” and “sensor chair” were analysed. 15 articles were processed, with their research being based on the use of different types of sensors that determine the contact pressures between the user’s body and stool parts and recognise different body positions when sitting, which can prevent negative health consequences. Analysed papers prove that the use of smart technology and a better understanding of sitting, using various sensors and applications that read body pressure and determine the current body position, can act as preventive health care by detecting proper heart rate and beats per minute, the activity of individual muscle groups, proper breathing and estimates of blood oxygen levels. In the future research, it is necessary to compare different types of sensors, methods used and the results obtained in order to determine which of them are most suitable for the future development of seating furniture for work.
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Wan Ting Xie, Wan Ting Xie, Po Lun Hou Wan Ting Xie, Chun Hsien Chiang Po Lun Hou, and Han Chien Lin Chun Hsien Chiang. "Finite Element Method Application in Computer-Aided Design for Bio-mimetic Chair Research." 電腦學刊 35, no. 3 (June 2024): 095–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.53106/199115992024063503008.
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<p>Wood is a primary material in furniture design and development. However, amid the global carbon reduction discourse, the efficient utilization of wooden resources has become a pertinent topic. Therefore, this study employed Taiwan’s Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) made from cypress as the material. Through computer-aided design simulations and verification, we designed a Bionic Design Chair (BC) and three sets of commonly found chairs known as Traditional Modeling Chairs (TC). These were analyzed for stress and displacement using Solidworks software. The seating surfaces were categorized into two forms: strip-style and flat-style, and tested for four weight ranges – 45, 64, 81, and 100 kg, representing pressure weights based on human body weight. After Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis via Solidworks software, the BC and TC2 (strip-style) exhibited displacement between 0.9-3.0mm, outperforming TC1 and TC3 which showed displacement between 4.99-12.23mm. Stress analysis showed a range of 2.34-5.68 MPa for TC1-TC3, while the BC, due to its de-sign, could withstand a larger stress range of 4.8-10.59 MPa, superior to the three TC chair designs. In summary, furniture innovation and development are time-consuming processes. This study, by utilizing computer-aided simulations and tests, expedites the development process. The validation of BC design ensures both safety and aesthetic appeal within limited time and resources.</p> <p> </p>