Computer re-sampling for demographically representative user populations in anthropometry: a case of doorway and clear floor space widths

Anthropometric studies typically require a large number of individuals that are selected in a manner so that demographic characteristics that impact body size and function are proportionally representative of a user population. This sampling approach does not allow for an efficient characterization...

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Published in:Work (Reading, Mass.) Mass.), 2012, Vol.41 (S1), p.4098-4101
Main Authors: Paquet, Victor, Joseph, Caroline, D’Souza, Clive
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Anthropometry - methods
Architectural Accessibility
Body Size
Demography
Ergonomics
Female
Floors and Floorcoverings
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Research Design
Wheelchairs
Young Adult
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Summary:Anthropometric studies typically require a large number of individuals that are selected in a manner so that demographic characteristics that impact body size and function are proportionally representative of a user population. This sampling approach does not allow for an efficient characterization of the distribution of body sizes and functions of sub-groups within a population and the demographic characteristics of user populations can often change with time, limiting the application of the anthropometric data in design. The objective of this study is to demonstrate how demographically representative user populations can be developed from samples that are not proportionally representative in order to improve the application of anthropometric data in design. An engineering anthropometry problem of door width and clear floor space width is used to illustrate the value of the approach.
ISSN:1051-9815
1875-9270
DOI:10.3233/WOR-2012-0703-4098