''Extra-Ordinary'' Ergonomics - How to Accommodate Small Big Persons, Disabled Elderly, Expectant

Informationen zum Autor Kroemer, Karl H.E. Klappentext Demographics show that at least two of every five people vary from the norm in height, weight, and width. Yet customarily, designers design for adults of regular size with standard abilities. Written by an expert in human factors and ergonomics, this work explores designing for population groups that do not meet customary standards in age, size, and abilities. Zusammenfassung Underscoring the need for extraordinary ergonomics, this book illustrates various approaches to measuring the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of those who differ from the norm. It discusses the design for persons with disabilities and the aging population, and covers human factors engineering for expectant mothers. Inhaltsverzeichnis "Extraordinary" Individuals and Groups of People. Assessment Methods and Techniques. Principles of Human Factors. Design for Movement with Special Solutions for the Very Small and Big, For those with Low Back Problems, and for Bedridden Persons. Design for Persons with Disabilities. Design for Aging. Design for Expectant Mothers. Design for Children and Adolescents.

Product details

• Authors: Karl H.E. Kroemer
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.08.2005
• EAN: 9780849336683
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-3668-3
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, Ergonomics