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Ergonomics modelling and evaluation of automobile seat comfort

Pages 841-863 | Published online: 20 Feb 2007

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Pierre Loslever, Jessica Schiro, François Gabrielli & Philippe Pudlo. (2022) Introducing coordination in hand position analysis during a steering wheel-based tracking task using fuzzy sets. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science 23:4, pages 475-499.
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Lei Cheng, Hansheng Wen, Xiangyu Ni, Chao Zhuang, Wenjian Zhang & Haibo Huang. (2022) Optimization Study on the Comfort of Human-Seat Coupling System in the Cab of Construction Machinery. Machines 11:1, pages 30.
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George M. Sammonds, Neil J. Mansfield & Mike Fray. (2017) Improving long term driving comfort by taking breaks – How break activity affects effectiveness. Applied Ergonomics 65, pages 81-89.
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Roland Zemp, William R. Taylor & Silvio Lorenzetti. (2016) Seat pan and backrest pressure distribution while sitting in office chairs. Applied Ergonomics 53, pages 1-9.
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Roland Zemp, William R. Taylor & Silvio Lorenzetti. (2015) Are pressure measurements effective in the assessment of office chair comfort/discomfort? A review. Applied Ergonomics 48, pages 273-282.
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Susanne Schmidt, Maximilian Amereller, Matthias Franz, Ralf Kaiser & Ansgar Schwirtz. (2014) A literature review on optimum and preferred joint angles in automotive sitting posture. Applied Ergonomics 45:2, pages 247-260.
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Yu Zhong Chen, Yong Qin Feng, Yan Yin & Xiao Rui Zhang. (2014) Improvement in Design and Manufacture of Automobile Based on Ergonomics Theory. Applied Mechanics and Materials 505-506, pages 292-296.
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Zhongliang Yang, Yumiao Chen, Zhichuan Tang & Nan Zhang. (2013) A Subjective Evaluation System for High-Speed Trains Ride Comfort. A Subjective Evaluation System for High-Speed Trains Ride Comfort.
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Pingqing Gan & Xinping Song. (2009) Design of Automotive Seat Surface Based on Ergonomics. Design of Automotive Seat Surface Based on Ergonomics.
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Mike Kolich. (2008) A conceptual framework proposed to formalize the scientific investigation of automobile seat comfort. Applied Ergonomics 39:1, pages 15-27.
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Raphaëlle Doré, Jérome Pailhes, Xavier Fischer & Jean-Pierre Nadeau. (2007) Identification of sensory variables towards the integration of user requirements into preliminary design. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 37:1, pages 1-11.
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Marianne Schust, Ralph Blüthner & Helmut Seidel. (2006) Examination of perceptions (intensity, seat comfort, effort) and reaction times (brake and accelerator) during low-frequency vibration in x- or y-direction and biaxial (xy-) vibration of driver seats with activated and deactivated suspension. Journal of Sound and Vibration 298:3, pages 606-626.
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Dannion R. Smith, David M. Andrews & Peter T. Wawrow. (2006) Development and evaluation of the Automotive Seating Discomfort Questionnaire (ASDQ). International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 36:2, pages 141-149.
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