Ergonomical Evaluation for the Design of EMU Library and Proposing a Better Design

The objective of thesis is to propose better design of EMU Library by assessing its furniture and its impact on the understudy stance, execution and consideration. We discovered that the EMU library furniture (Chairs and Tables) are not suitable for students' health. One hundred and fifty seven undergraduate and postgraduate were used as a subject. They were between 16 to 45 years old. Twelve measurements of anthropometry of the students were measured including: Shoulder Height (SDH), Stature, Shoulder Elbow Height, Popliteal Height, Knee Height, Forearm Length, Buttock-to-Popliteal Length, Elbow Sitting Height(EH), Hip Width, Sitting Height, Sitting, Overhead Stretch Height, and Eye Height. Standard deviation, mean, percentiles, least and greatest estimation of measurements were figured. Arrangement of the present light of the library was assessed by recording the illumination level on every table on second floor of library. The present light system was found to neglect to consent to ergonomic configuration criteria. Another configuration of furniture and recommendation of light system proposed to enhance the level of solace for students. Keywords: Ergonomic design criteria, Anthropometric data, Mismatch, Percentile