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Revision of the design of a standard for the dimensions of school furniture

Molenbroek JFM Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering Section Applied Ergonomics and Design Landbergstraat 15 2628 CE Delft The Netherlands
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Kroon-Ramaekers YMT Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering Section Applied Ergonomics and Design Landbergstraat 15 2628 CE Delft The Netherlands
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Snijders CJ Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering Section Applied Ergonomics and Design Landbergstraat 15 2628 CE Delft The Netherlands
Pages 681-694 | Published online: 09 Nov 2010

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