Abstract
It is quite common to find side-mounted desktop chairs as main classroom furniture in Ecuadorian universities. However, there is no evidence this furniture is designed to fit the anthropometric characteristics of the students who use it. In this context, this research aims to find the ideal design parameters dimensions for mounted desktop chairs for university students in Ecuador based on relevant anthropometric information and considering the biomechanics of students in sitting position. A sample of 15 mounted desktop chair models used in 10 Ecuadorian universities was evaluated. As a result, every furniture presented mismatch in seat height, desktop height and under desktop height, as well as in the width and depth of the tablet. Students who use this furniture could be at risk to develop health issues because of their daily exposure to poor postures as a result of inadequate furniture design.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2017 IEEE 2nd Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting, ETCM 2017 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Pages | 1-5 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538638941 |
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| State | Published - 4 Jan 2018 |
| Event | 2nd IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting, ETCM 2017 - Salinas, Ecuador Duration: 16 Oct 2017 → 20 Oct 2017 |
Publication series
| Name | 2017 IEEE 2nd Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting, ETCM 2017 |
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| Volume | 2017-January |
Conference
| Conference | 2nd IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting, ETCM 2017 |
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| Country/Territory | Ecuador |
| City | Salinas |
| Period | 16/10/17 → 20/10/17 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2017 IEEE.
Keywords
- anthropometry
- biomechanics
- design evaluation
- ergonomic design
- school furniture