TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - 'Expecting': occupant model incorporating anthropometric details of pregnant women
JO  - International journal of vehicle design
A1  - Acar, B. Serpil
A1  - Weekes, Alix
A1  - Lopik, David Van
SP  - 374
EP  - 385
VL  - 51
IS  - 3/4
N2  - This study reports the research for a design tool related to pregnant women's safety during car travel. Anthropometric measurements are taken to generate an occupant model incorporating pregnancy related changes. These anthropometric changes mean that a pregnant occupant may be excluded by the designs, based upon non-pregnant female anthropometry. The paper explains the generation of a comprehensive parametric computer aided model of a pregnant occupant, 'Expecting'. The model can represent different size pregnant occupants as well as the size differences occurring in standing and seated postures. This model can be used as a design tool for automotive designers to help ensure that vehicle designs can accommodate the anthropometric needs of pregnant occupants.<p />
LA  - en
SN  - 0143-3369
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJVD.2009.027963
ID  - ref1
ER  -