Design evaluation of classroom armchairs based on the anthropometric measurements of public elementary school students aged 10-12 in Rizal, Philippines
Date
6-2015
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
College
College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Rona Camille M. Lizardo
Restrictions
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Abstract
The literature showed that there are limited studies regarding the evaluation of classroom furniture for students aged 10 to 12, which is an important factor to their health and performance in school. The Department of Education established a standard measurement for classroom furniture dated 2007. Evaluation of the current and standard classroom furniture, especially classroom armchair for students aged 10 to 12 in Rizal, addressed the need to update the established standard. Percent error was used to compare standard and current classroom measurement as well as the anthropometric measurement of students based on Parcells? (1999) determinant of mismatch for classroom furniture. No difference was present between the current and standard measurement. Comparison between the anthropometric measurement and standard measurement showed a three cm mismatch between the popliteal height and seat height as well as the buttock-popliteal and seat depth. Low frequency of students fit the standard measurement resulting in a recommendation of a new standard measurement. The new measurement for seat height is 36.10 cm seat depth is 35.60 cm and table surface height is 53.90. Other parameters were maintained since there were no difference between the standard measurements. Higher number of students can be accommodated using the new recommended design.
Language
English
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
Call Number
Thesis
Recommended Citation
Aralar, Maebelle G., "Design evaluation of classroom armchairs based on the anthropometric measurements of public elementary school students aged 10-12 in Rizal, Philippines" (2015). Undergraduate Theses. 3802.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/3802
Document Type
Thesis