Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
HENRY DREYFUSS ASSOCIATES, a leading New York design firm, has been a major developer of anthropometric data for more than seventy years, gathering and publishing all the essential measurements of the human body and its relationship to the designed environment.
ALVIN R. TILLEY (191493), the firm's specialist in human engineering for forty years, was recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on human factors. The compiler of the data presented in this volume, Tilley was coauthor of Humanscale and a major contributor to this book's predecessor, The Measure of Man.
Preface 1
Introduction 3
Human Factors: A Brief History 9
Anthropometry 10
Measurement Systems 10
Sampling the Population 10
The Measurements 10
Percentiles 10
Human Variations 11
The Link System 28
Clothing Corrections 31
Work and Play Stations for Children 32
Illustrations
Frequency Distribution Curve 11
The Measure of Infants 12, 13
The Measure of Toddlers 14
The Measure of Youths 15-21
The Measure of Man 22, 23
The Measure of Woman 24, 25
Proportional Differences Between Ethnic Groups 26
Head Measurements of Man and Woman 27
Angle Movements of Body Components 29, 30
Design Considerations for Children 32
The Elderly 33
Illustrations
The Measure of the Elderly 34
Differently Abled People 35
Illustrations
Symbols of Accessibility 35
Reach Factors for the Differently Abled 37
Design Considerations for the Differently Abled 39-41
Manual Controls for the Differently Abled 43
Seating 44
The Dining Chair 44
A Universal Work Chair 44
Seating Variations 44
Seating at Computer Stations for Men and Women 44
Classic Consoles for Men and Women 46
Illustrations
Seating Variations 45
Visual Characteristics 47
Computer Stations for Man 48
Computer Stations for Woman 49
Classic Consoles for Man and Woman 50
Standing Consoles for Man and Woman 51
Residential Space Considerations 50
Bedrooms 50
Dining Spaces 50
Kitchen and Bathroom Layouts 50
Illustrations
Measurements for Bedrooms 53
Measurements for Dining Areas 54
Measurements for Kitchens and Bathrooms 55
Maintenance Access 56
The Whole Body 56
The Appendages 56
Illustrations
Maintenance Access (Whole Body) 57
Maintenance Access (The Appendages) 58
Safety at Work and at Home 57
Factory 57
Office 57
Home 60
Illustrations
Stairs and Ladders 63, 64
Vehicular Accommodation 65
Constant Factors in Vehicular Seating 65
Agricultural and Industrial Equipment 65
Forces for Hand and Foot Controls 67
Illustrations
Constant Factors in Vehicle Seating 66
The Strength of Man and Woman 68
Foot Measurements and Pedal Design 69
Anthropometry and Seating for Agriculture and Industry 70, 71
Displays 72
Circular Analog and Digital Displays 72
Circular Analog and Graphic Displays 72
Electronic Displays 72
Illustrations
Analog and Digital Displays 72, 73
Manual Controls 74
Illustrations
Hand Measurements of Man and Woman 75
Manual Controls 76, 77
Direction of Operation for Manual Controls 78
The Environment 79
Noise 79
Mechanical Vibration 80
Human vs. Machine 81
Motion 82
Temperatures 82
Chemical Hazards 83
Radiation Hazards 84
Colors 84
Lighting 86
Appendix 91
Conversion Scales 91
Abbreviations 92
Anthropometric Terms 93
Bibliography 95
Index 97
Illustrations
Anatomical Planes and Orientations 94
- More than 200 anthropometric diagrams fully detailing "the measure of man and woman" from childhood to old age
- Covers the needs of the differently abled in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Human factors data on temperature, noise, radiation, lighting, and other environmental conditions
- Includes website with ErgoForms demo and CAD-ready sample figures
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION:
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BUSINESS WEEK'S ANNUAL DESIGN AWARDS
"The Measure of Man and Woman is a critical reference that is a must for every design school and office. It is elegant in its simplicity and usability. Once again, the Henry Dreyfuss team makes a major contribution to the profession!"
HERB TYRNAUER, FIDSA
"The Measure of Man and Woman is a major contribution to the understanding of anthropometric and ergonomic realities that influence the design process. It is a vital reference document that not only informs, but provokes an awareness of and a sensitivity to complex and composite issues. Not since Le Corbusier's more subjective and interpretive Le Modulor has there been a comprehensive reevaluation of man and woman's occupation of space and the subsequent implications, responsibilities, and possibilities."
CHARLES GWATHMEY, FAIA, ARCHITECT
The Measure of Man and Woman provides a comprehensive resource of critical information for creating products and environments that will suit the physical dimensions of people across the globe and with varying abilities. The revised edition of this classic volume includes more than 200 color drawings, up-to-date information on designing for the digital workplace, measurements for ADA compliance, a website featuring a demo version of ErgoFormsan ergonomic CAD programand much more.
"If people are made safer, more comfortable, more eager to purchase, more efficientor just plain happierthe designer has succeeded."
Henry Dreyfuss
Since the first printing of this landmark book in 1959, Henry Dreyfuss Associates has kept this invaluable resource current and at the forefront of anthropometric researchthis edition is no exception.
The Measure of Man and Woman provides up-to-date measurements and information for children, teenagers, adult men and women, and the elderly through its detailed text, convenient tabular material, and 200 anthropometric drawings. Data and guidelines are also included for the visually and hearing-impaired, the wheelchair-bound, and others who are differently abled. All measurements are presented in imperial and metric units and reflect people of sizes ranging from the 1st to 99th percentiles.
Special features of this revised edition include:
- Critical information on issues surrounding the digital workplace
- Measurements for ADA compliance
- A website featuring a demo version of ErgoForms
- An introduction by Stephen B. Wilcox, PhD
In addition to human dimensions, The Measure of Man and Woman provides rates of growth and ranges of motion for the waist, neck, limbs, and all other parts of the body relevant to the design of objects and spaces. Much of the material here is focused on the safety issues that impact design, as well as environmental factors such as lighting, noise, temperature, color, and even radiation. Comprehensive coverage also includes practical information and measurements for designing corridors, ramps, bathroom facilities, and office workstations that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Measure of Man and Woman is an invaluable reference for interior designers, architects, product designers, and students of these disciplines, as well as industrial engineers.
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
HENRY DREYFUSS ASSOCIATES, a leading New York design firm, has been a major developer of anthropometric data for more than seventy years, gathering and publishing all the essential measurements of the human body and its relationship to the designed environment.
ALVIN R. TILLEY (191493), the firm's specialist in human engineering for forty years, was recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on human factors. The compiler of the data presented in this volume, Tilley was coauthor of Humanscale and a major contributor to this book's predecessor, The Measure of Man.