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This paper presents a methodology to incorporate ergonomics data and requirements of the pressure distribution between a person and a product into computer supported conceptual shape design. The methodology is applied to a flat sitting surface. Theoretical fundamentals for the algorithms are presented.
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Moes, C.C.M., Horváth, I. (1999). Ergonomics considerations for the conceptualization of the shape of body supports. In: Kals, H., van Houten, F. (eds) Integration of Process Knowledge into Design Support Systems. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1901-8_40
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