Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 89 views

    RSW 2

    Uploaded by

    jamsnss
    Anthropometrics is the measurement of human body dimensions used in architecture and design. It is important for positioning and sizing building elements and fixtures to fit average users. For example, children's toilets and basins are smaller since the average user is a child. Anthropometric data considers factors like ethnicity, gender, age and is used to determine dimensions like reach, clearance, and allowances for clothing. Designing for the 5th percentile female ensures reach and the 95th percentile male ensures clearance. This helps create comfortable and functional spaces for all.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    RSW 2

    Uploaded by

    jamsnss
    89 views10 pages
    Anthropometrics is the measurement of human body dimensions used in architecture and design. It is important for positioning and sizing building elements and fixtures to fit average users. For example, children's toilets and basins are smaller since the average user is a child. Anthropometric data considers factors like ethnicity, gender, age and is used to determine dimensions like reach, clearance, and allowances for clothing. Designing for the 5th percentile female ensures reach and the 95th percentile male ensures clearance. This helps create comfortable and functional spaces for all.

    Original Title

    RSW-2 (1).docx

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Anthropometrics is the measurement of human body dimensions used in architecture and design. It is important for positioning and sizing building elements and fixtures to fit average users. For example, children's toilets and basins are smaller since the average user is a child. Anthropometric data considers factors like ethnicity, gender, age and is used to determine dimensions like reach, clearance, and allowances for clothing. Designing for the 5th percentile female ensures reach and the 95th percentile male ensures clearance. This helps create comfortable and functional spaces for all.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    89 views10 pages

    RSW 2

    Uploaded by

    jamsnss
    Anthropometrics is the measurement of human body dimensions used in architecture and design. It is important for positioning and sizing building elements and fixtures to fit average users. For example, children's toilets and basins are smaller since the average user is a child. Anthropometric data considers factors like ethnicity, gender, age and is used to determine dimensions like reach, clearance, and allowances for clothing. Designing for the 5th percentile female ensures reach and the 95th percentile male ensures clearance. This helps create comfortable and functional spaces for all.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    You are on page 1of 10

    IMPORTANCE IN ARCHITECTURE

     Anthropometrics is used throughout architecture and is important to most aspects


    of the inhabited part of the building.

     Anthropometrics is used as the basis for many regulations and for positioning
    and sizing building elements. For example stairs, furniture, doors, signs,
    handles, plumbing fixtures, are all sized and positioned to be comfortable
    and convenient for average sized people.

    Example :Child care centre:


     Toilets and basins for the children are at lower levels and are of smaller sizes.
    This is because the average user is smaller.

     An adult sized user will find it uncomfortable and awkward to use these
    facilities.
    UNIVERSITY OF
    PANGASINAN
    PHINMA EDUCATION NETWORK
    Arellano St, Dagupan City

    DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

    ANTHROPOMETRICS
    RSW NO: 2

    Date Given: 7-3-19


    Date Due: 7-8-19

    Submitted by:
    ( 03-1920-00226 )

    Submitted to:
    Arch’t. Maria Teresa Cuares–Velasco , MA EHP
    ANTHROPOMETRICS

    From the Greek: anthropos (man), metrein (to measure) 9 Discipline that deals
    with body measurements: Body size, shape, strength and working capacity

    • How much weight can employees lift?

    • How far can they reach?

    • How much space do they need?


    DESIGN ISSUES
    Enormous variations in body dimensions among individuals pose a great challenge
    for the design of equipment and workstations

    E.g. • Americans on average, are taller than Japanese and Chinese

    • Older people (over 50) tend to be weaker than those age 30

    • After 30, people begin to shrink in height due to changes in spinal disc thickness

    Should the design fit the average person?


    There are a few situations in which it is possible to design a product or
    workstation for a single user:

    • Custom made tailoring

    • Customized seats used by racing drivers

    • Workstations of astronauts

    DIFFERENCES IN BODY SIZE ARE RELATED TO:


    • Ethnic background

    • Gender

    • Age
    POSTURES USED IN
    ANTHROPOMETRICS

    Body Dimensions
    Anthropometric data sources:
    Anthropometric tables for:

     Military standard tables


     Civilian populations/adults
     Industrial workers
     Children

    Anthropometric Constraints: Clearance

     When designing a work station it is necessary to provide adequate headroom,


    elbowroom, legroom, etc
     E.g. door height, manhole diameter, etc.
     Clearance dimensions should be selected to accommodate a larger member of
    the population
     Recommended: 95th percentile male
     When specifying clearance dimensions, allowances for shoes and clothing must
    be added
     There are standard values for allowances. Some depend on occupation, industry,
    etc

    Anthropometric Constraints: Reach

     When designing a work station it is necessary to locate all controls, storage bins,
    tools, etc. within easy reach of the operator
     The objective is to establish maximum acceptable reach requirements.
     Reach dimensions should be selected to accommodate a small member of the
    population
     Recommended: 5th percentile female
    REACH

    STATISTICAL PROCEDURES
    What to do with anthropometric data?

     The normal distribution


     Mean
     Standard deviation
    Reference
    http://faculty.uml.edu/swoskie/recognition/Week3_Fall06%20anthropometry.pdf

    https://piaresearch.weebly.com/uploads/3/8/5/5/38550975/anthropometry.ppt

    You might also like