Mismatch between anthropometric body dimensions and classroom furniture in Malaysian universities
The main objective of study is to highlight possible mismatch between the student’s body dimensions and the dimensions of classroom furniture used in most Malaysian universities. This issue is pertinent due to the notable increase in the number of international students who are enrolled in Mala...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/39277/1/39277.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/39277/ http://library.queensu.ca/ojs/index.php/PCEEA/article/viewFile/4712/4694 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The main objective of study is to highlight
possible mismatch between the student’s body dimensions
and the dimensions of classroom furniture used in most
Malaysian universities. This issue is pertinent due to the
notable increase in the number of international students
who are enrolled in Malaysian universities each year. The
matching of body dimensions and classroom furniture is
vital to promote proper sitting posture. Body dimensions
of the people from the few different countries that are
perceived to make up the current student’s population in
Malaysia are measured against dimensions of prevalent
chairs and desks used in the classroom. The sample case
study is done in Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra
Malaysia but it is believed that the derived conclusion can
also be extended to other universities in Malaysia. All in
all, several mismatches have been found and highlighted
for a better planning and design of classroom furniture. |
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