level: Ergonomics and Design Problem Examples
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Ergonomics and Design Problem Examples
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What's wrong with this seat design? | Design doesn't account for >95% male. Designers need to look at user demographic. |
| Why are there no seatbelts on trains? | Restraints reduce the surface area of imapct so increases the stress on a localised area, so increases risk of injury. A lack of restraint allows the force to be spread over a larger area. Also adding seatbelts means seats need to be stiffened, so increases cost. |