Journal of Human Ergology
Online ISSN : 1884-3964
Print ISSN : 0300-8134
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Volume 46, Issue 2
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  • LOWER AND UPPER CLOTHING ENSEMBLE SIZING USING A 3D WHOLE BODY SCANNER IN INDIAN ADULT MALES
    L. ROBERT VARTE, SHWETA RAWAT, INDERJEET SINGH, SHILPA CHOUDHARY, SUCH ...
    2017 Volume 46 Issue 2 Pages 29-38
    Published: 2017
    Released on J-STAGE: November 01, 2018
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.11183/jhe.46.2_29
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    Studies on anthropometric body measurements have intensified worldwide because of the numerous garment fit problems the ready-to-wear industry is facing. Similarly in the Indian context, clothing fitment is still an area that needs considerable refinement owing to secular trends. The absence of any publication of a national sizing system in India intended for clothing purposes has resulted in the need for a sizing system related to Indian men and also catering to the different ethnic makeup they belong to. The paper presents a detailed procedure for the development of a size chart based on anthropometric body measurements of 2719 males from different ethnic groups obtained by using a 3D whole body human scanner. A quantitative approach was used to generate descriptive statistics from the raw data to obtain five sizes for the Indian men. Correlations were used to determine the relationships between the body dimensions and the selection of key dimensions for the size chart. Size codes, size limits, grading increment and size charts were generated. Based on research-based anthropometric data using detailed procedures, this study contributes significantly to the understanding of the Indian men size chart.
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  • ANTHROPOMETRIC DIMENSIONS OF WEST SUMATRA FARMERS
    RAIMONA ZADRY HILMA, SUSANTI LUSI
    2017 Volume 46 Issue 2 Pages 39-46
    Published: 2017
    Released on J-STAGE: November 01, 2018
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.11183/jhe.46.2_39
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    An anthropometric survey of West Sumatra farmers was conducted with the aim of attaining data on the body dimensions, which can be used for designing farm equipment and machinery. The samples which included 152 males and 60 females worked in horticultural activities were randomly designated from four regions of West Sumatra highlands (Solok, Agam, Tanah Datar and Limapuluh Kota). Twenty-one static body dimensions were identified. The data acquired from the measurements were statistically analyzed and matched with similar data from other regions in Java Island. The results propose that there occurs a significant difference in some of the anthropometric dimensions between male and female farmers of West Sumatra. It also revealed that the mean stature of male farmers from West Sumatra was found to be the highest, while the mean weight of male farmers of West Sumatra was found to be higher than that of farmers from West and Central Java.
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  • ERGONOMIC EVALUATION AND RE-DESIGN OF A CAMEL-DRAWN PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM
    MUKHOPADHYAY PRABIR, VINZUDA VIPUL, GOVEKAR KRISHNAKUMAR, S NIRMAY
    2017 Volume 46 Issue 2 Pages 47-58
    Published: 2017
    Released on J-STAGE: November 01, 2018
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.11183/jhe.46.2_47
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    The primary objective of this research was to look into the ergonomic design mismatch between the camel-drawn vehicle and the end users using these vehicles for transportation purpose in Gujarat state of India. Anthropometric analysis, direct observation and body part discomfort mapping was used to get an insight into the nature, quantum and location of the ergonomic mismatch between the users and the vehicle. There were gross anthropometric mismatches between different parts of the vehicle and the passenger’s body dimensions. There were serious problems related to accessing the vehicle. Maintaining body balance was difficult while the vehicle was in motion. Based on the ergonomic evaluation, two concept prototypes were suggested to the manufacturing team. The features of these two new designs were that there were two different types of seating arrangements with adequate seating comfort. Safety aspects were considered and special focus was given on passenger access to the vehicle. This research showed the lack of ergonomic approach in designing animal-drawn vehicles in rural and semi-urban areas in India.
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