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MIDTERM IS ON 2 ND APRIL 2015.

 

IF YOU WANT TO GET A GOOD GRADE, YOU MUST KNOW THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

Definition and History of Ergonomics

5 Fundamental Fallacies

The Closed Loop System

Definition of Anthropometrics

Definition of Kinaesthesia

Definition of Criterion, Constraint, Empathy

4 Cardinal Constraints of Anthropometrics

Types of anthropometric Data

Definition and Types of Work

Types of Muscular Work

What is Muscular Endurance and Types of it

Muscular strength

Factors affecting Muscular Endurance and Strength

Types of work

Types of Work pauses

The Physical changes you go through Muscular Work

Anthropometric Body List

Types of Anthropometric Data

THE 2 TABLES CONCERNING ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA LIST &

WHAT IS IT YOU ARE AIMING FOR USER GROUP

What is it that you are aiming for with your design?

Design examples:

Examples of measurements to consider:

Users that your design should accommodate: 

Easy reach

Vehicle dashboards,
Shelving

Arm length,
Shoulder height

Smallest user: 5th percentile

Adequate clearance to avoid unwanted contact or trapping

Manholes,
Cinema seats

Shoulder or hip width,
Thigh length

Largest user: 95th percentile

A good match between the user and the product

Seats,
Cycle helmets,
Pushchairs

Knee-floor height, Head circumference, Weight

Maximum range: 5th to 95th percentile

A comfortable and safe posture

Lawnmowers,
Monitor positions,
Worksurface heights

Elbow height,
Sitting eye height,
Elbow height (sitting or standing?)

Maximum range: 5th to 95th percentile

Easy operation

Screw bottle tops,
Door handles,
Light switches

Grip strength,
Hand width,
Height

Smallest or weakest user: 5th percentile

To ensure that an item can't be reached or operated

Machine guarding mesh,
Distance of railings from hazard

Finger width

Arm length

Smallest user: 5th percentile
Largest user: 95th percentile