1st Edition

'Extra-Ordinary' Ergonomics How to Accommodate Small and Big Persons, The Disabled and Elderly, Expectant Mothers, and Children

By Karl H.E. Kroemer Copyright 2006
276 Pages
by CRC Press

272 Pages 38 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

254 Pages
by CRC Press

Small and big persons, disabled and elderly, expectant mothers and children. Everyone will fall into one of these categories at least once in their lifetime. In fact, demographics show that at least two of every five people vary from the norm in height, width, and weight at any given time. Yet customarily, designers design for adults of regular size with standard abilities. Written by an expert in... Read more
Extraordinary Individuals and Groups of People. Assessment Methods and Techniques. Principles of Human Factors. Design for Movement with Special Solutions for the Very Small and Big, For those with Low Back Problems, and for Bedridden Persons. Design for Persons with Disabilities. Design for Aging. Design for Expectant Mothers. Design for Children and Adolescents.

Biography

Kroemer, Karl H.E.