Contents

List of Tables
List of Figures
Preface
1. Introduction
1.1 Scope
1.2 Background
1.3 Defining the Design Problem
1.4 Who Are the Users?
1.5 Using Anthropometric Databases
1.6 Case Selection
1.7 Information Distillation
1.8 Guidelines Contents
2. Statement of the Design Problem
2.1 Constraints on Design
2.2 Fit as an Ergonomic Goal
2.3 Translating Ergonomic Concepts of Fit to Critical Design Dimensions
2.4 Task Analysis
2.5 Fit as Related to Workstation Design
2.6 Selection of Relevant Dimensions
References
3. Defining the Target Population
3.1 Marketing Strategy
3.2 Demography of the Intended Market
3.3 Application of Demographic Data in the Design Process
3.4 Defining the Target Population
3.5 Population Subgroups with Unique Physical Characteristics
3.6 Verifying that the Design Fits the Intended Population
References
4. Anthropometric Databases
4.1 What Is an Anthropometric Database?
4.2 Identifying Relevant Body Dimensions in an Anthropometric Database
4.3 Deriving Relevant Body Dimensions from an Existing Database
4.4 Estimating Relevant Body Dimensions Using Statistical Models
4.5 Weighting Database Subjects to Match Target Population Demographics
4.6 Propagation of Error
4.7 Collecting New Anthropometric Data
4.8 Clothing Allowances
References
5. Representing Body Size Variability Using Cases
5.1 Definition of Cases
5.2 Central Cases
5.2.1 Advantages of Central Cases
5.2.2. Limitations of Central Cases
5.3 Boundary Cases
5.3.1 Advantages of Boundary Cases
5.3.2 Limitations of Boundary Cases
5.4 Distributed Cases
5.4.1 Advantages of Distributed Cases
5.4.2 Limitations of Distributed Cases
5.5 Selecting Cases
References
6. Transitioning Cases to Products
6.1 Using Cases in Design and Evaluation
6.2 Real People Representing Cases
6.3 Computer Models Representing Cases
6.4 Physical Forms Representing Cases
6.5 Mathematical Constructs Representing Cases
6.6 Summary
References
7. Anthropometry in Design: Examples and Summary
7.1 Example 1: Keyboard Height for a Standing Workstation
7.1.1 Statement of the Design Problem
7.1.2 Defining the Target Population
7.1.3 Selecting an Anthropometric Database
7.1.4 Case Selection
7.1.5 Transitioning Cases to Product
7.1.6 Product Testing and Validation
7.1.7 Discussion
7.2 Example 2: Fire Retardant Gloves
7.2.1 Statement of the Design Problem
7.2.2 Defining the Target Population
7.2.3 Selecting an Anthropometric Database
7.2.4 Case Selection
7.2.5 Transitioning Cases to Product
7.2.6 Product Testing and Validation
7.2.7 Discussion
7.3 Example 3: Workstation Seating
7.3.1 Statement of the Design Problem
7.3.2 Defining the Target Population
7.3.3 Selecting an Anthropometric Database
7.3.4 Case Selection
7.3.5 Transitioning Cases to Product
7.3.6 Product Testing and Validation
7.3.7 Discussion
7.4 Summary
References
Appendix A. Glossary
Appendix B. Bibliography of Related Publications