The use of thermal manikin to evaluate interface pressure distribution.
The use of a thermal buttocks manikin was explored as a tool to standardize the evaluation of seat comfort. Thermal manikin buttocks were developed and calibrated thermally and anatomically to simulate the sensible heat transfer of a seated person and used to evaluate interface pressure distribution. In essence, the pressure maps of manikin buttocks with and without heating were compared to those of a seated person. The results of average pressure demonstrated that the thermal manikins have a better response in interface pressure measurement than manikins without heating.
Department of Production Engineering, School ofEngineering-University of São Paulo, Avenida Prof. AlmeidaPrado, Cidade Universitária - São Paulo/SP, Brazil. fla_silva@hotmail.com
Flavia Renata Dantas Alves Silva
FR
Ciaccia
Clenilson Jordão
CJ
Gonçalves
Laerte Idal
LI
Sznelwar
D000401:Aircraft; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002081:Buttocks; D004867:Equipment Design; D006804:Ergonomics; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings; D008348:Manikins; D008422:Materials Testing; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology*; D011312:Pressure; D013814:Thermal Conductivity