title: The use of computer-generated bivariate charts in anthropometric design.
abstract: The design of workspaces and consumer products using the bivariate approach is an important, but cumbersome process because of the general unavailability of the proper bivariate charts and the calculations required. This paper presents a simplified method for bivariate anthropometric design using computer generated charts. These charts are created based on the assumption that the appropriate anthropometric data can be adequately represented by the bivariate normal distribution. Four basic bivariate design types are chosen for the study and the ability to derive other types from them is detailed. This paper presents the necessary charts and tables for quick and easy reference in order to determine cutoffs based on the simplifying assumption that the bivariate target percentage will be met by using either equal or complementary univariate cutoff values for each variable as determined by the design problem. Examples show how to use the charts and tables for different design types.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University, Department of Engineering Design, Medford, MA 02155, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nah
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Kreifeldt