• Available studies

For the following studies data is available in the form of mean and standard deviation for different combinations of (age) groups and body measures. For two studies (GDVV 1982 and Dutch students) the complete set of measurements is available for download.

DINED 2004 Dutch adults

The most recent version of the DINED-series was based on two sources. The first is the Geron-project 1993-1998 of the TU Delft Ergonomics group (see also the Geron 1998 table), which provides the basic body dimensions. Second source is the Caesar-project from TNO Human Factors Soesterberg, which provides the circumferences.

Researchers involved

  • Molenbroek, TU Delft

Sources

  • TU Delft Geron-project
  • TNO Human Factors Caesar-project (only for circumference dimensions)

Publications

Populations

DINED 2003 Dutch adults

Dined 2003 was a joint project from TU Delft and TNO Human Factors. It focuses on the basic body dimensions (no cicumferences) and aims at giving a reliable estimation of the Dutch population by combining two sources for these dimensions

Researchers involved

  • Dr Hein A.M.Daanen
  • Arno J. Krul
  • Dr Johan F.M. Molenbroek

Sources

  • TUDelft Geron-project

Publications

  • DINED 2003. By H.A.M. Daanen, A.J.Krul and J.F.M. Molenbroek. Uitgeverij Kerckebosch, Zeist 2003
  • Steenbekkers, LPA and van Beijsterveldt et al. Design Relevant characteristics of ageing users. TUDelft, 1998

Populations

DINED 1982 Dutch adults

The original DINED dataset from 1982 was used for more then 20 years as a standard in furniture industry and was published as appendix from NPR1813 by the NEN.

Researchers involved

  • Molenbroek JFM
  • JM Dirken

Sources

  • din33402 1982, groeidiagrammen 1980

Publications

  • Nederlandse lichaamsmaten voor ontwerpen, DINED tabel. By JFM Molenbroek. Tijdschrift voor ergonomie, volume 11 (1986), issue 4, page 16-19
  • Nederlandse lichaamsmaten voor ontwerpen, DINED tabel, derde herziene editie by JFM Molenbroek and JM Dirken. TU Delft, 1986
  • Nederlandse Praktijkrichtlijn NPR 1813, Ergonomie Ergonomische uitgangspunten voor kantoormeubelen en aanwijzingen voor gebruik - Toelichting bij NEN 1812 en 2449 by NEN, 1990
  • Poly-technisch zakboekje. By Ir. PHH Leijendeckers, Ing. MCM van Maarschalkerwaart, Prof.Ir. JE Rijnsdorp and Ir. Sj. Tytsma. P.B.N.A., 1987

Populations

Geron 1998 Dutch elderly

The TU Delft Geron project was a national study in which 750 subjects, who lived independently, were assessed. In total about 80 variables, all more or less important for product use, were measured. The sample consisted of four age groups ranging from 50 to over 80 years of age; a group of young people (20 - 30 years) was also studied for the purpose of comparison (see DINED 2004 table). Women and men participated in about equal numbers.

Researchers involved

  • C.E.M. van Beijsterveldt
  • J.M.Dirken (Project leader)
  • J.J.Houtkamp
  • J.F.M.Molenbroek
  • L.P.A. Steenbekkers, A.I.M.Voorbij

Publications

Populations

Kima 1993 Dutch children

This study was done on a large representative sample of children between 2 and 13 years of age in the Netherlands. The measurements were performed at primary schools and health care centres for infants and toddlers.

Researchers Involved

  • L.P.A. Steenbekkers
  • J.F.M. Molenbroek
  • J.M. Dirken

Publications

Populations

GDVV 1982 Dutch elderly

This data was measured in 1982 in cooperation with Gemeentelijke Dienst Verpleging en Verzorging, the association for elderly care and housing in The Hague.

Researchers Involved

  • JFM Molenbroek
  • JJ Houtkamp
  • AKC Burger

Publications

  • Anthropometry of elderly people in the Netherlands; research and applications
    by JFM Molenbroek. Applied Ergonomics, volume 18 (1987), issue 3, page 187-199

  • IO bijzondere onderwerpen 16, bejaardenanthropometrie
    by JFM Molenbroek, JJ Houtkamp and AKC Burger. Technische Hogeschool Delft, 1983

Populations

Dutch students

This dataset is the result of a third year practicum with Industrial Design Engineering students, measurements on students are done in three successive years.

Researchers Involved

  • JFM Molenbroek

Publications

  • Op maat gemaakt. Menselijke maten voor het ontwerpen en beoordelen van gebruiksgoederen.
    by JFM Molenbroek (Doctoral thesis). Delft University of Technology, 1994

Populations

International

Results from a literature study in which the world is divided in 20 regions.

Researchers Involved

  • H.W. Juergens
  • I.A Aaune
  • U. Pieper
  • Molenbroek JFM

Publications

  • International data on anthropometry
    by Juergens et al, ILO, Geneve, 1989

Populations

Dutch grow diagrams

This data gives the grow diagrams of children from 0 to 21 years measured in the Netherlands in 1955, 1965, 1980 and 1997. The first two studies included about 40.000 children.

Researchers Involved

  • A.M. Fredriks
  • S. van Buuren
  • R.J.F Burgmeijer
  • S.P. Verloove-Vanhorick
  • J.M. Wit

Publications

  • Groeidiagrammen handleiding bij het meten en wegen van kinderen en het invullen van groeidiagrammen. TNO/LUMC, Leiden, 2002