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

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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)

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