Paper 13.317

R. J. Ledingham and A. D. Stewart, "Volumetric and Space Requirements of the Offshore Workforce: The Effects of Donning a Survival Suit", in Proc. of 4th Int. Conf. on 3D Body Scanning Technologies, Long Beach CA, USA, 2013, pp. 317-322, https://doi.org/10.15221/13.317.

Title:

Volumetric and Space Requirements of the Offshore Workforce: The Effects of Donning a Survival Suit

Authors:

Robert J. LEDINGHAM, Arthur D. STEWART

Institute of Health and Welfare Research, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK

Abstract:

Confined space working is common place within the offshore oil and gas infrastructure and it is a person's absolute size that governs his/her fit within this built environment. The design and adjustability of the environment must be based on the assumed size of the workforce, most commonly assumed to be the 95th percentile of the male size. The last anthropometric survey of the UK offshore workforce was conducted almost 30 years ago and since then the average weight of the workforce has increased by 19%, although the size and shape change associated with this increase remains unknown. With advances in portable 3D scanning technology and its potential for anthropometric measurement, this study aimed to quantify the volumetric and space requirements of the offshore workforce and size increases associated with donning personal protective equipment. Forty-three male participants were measured using both a static Hamamatsu and a portable Artec L 3D scanner in three different clothing assemblages. Volumetric and linear measures indicated a 71.3% increase in total body volume and a 101.9% gain in space requirements associated with donning a survival suit. Size increases due to survival clothing was found to have a close relationship with BMI; smaller individuals increase in body volume and space requirements comparatively more than their larger counterparts, r=0.815 and r=0.659 respectively. This pilot study identifies a need for further research into space requirements, especially in confined spaces and using specialist clothing.

Keywords:

3D scanning, anthropometry, body volume, space requirements, survival clothing

Details:

Full paper: 13.317.pdf
Proceedings: 3DBST 2013, 19-20 Nov. 2013, Long Beach California, USA
Pages: 317-322
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15221/13.317

Copyright notice

© Hometrica Consulting - Dr. Nicola D'Apuzzo, Switzerland, www.hometrica.ch.
Reproduction of the proceedings or any parts thereof (excluding short quotations for the use in the preparation of reviews and technical and scientific papers) may be made only after obtaining the specific approval of the publisher. The papers appearing in the proceedings reflect the author's opinions. Their inclusion in these publications does not necessary constitute endorsement by the editor or by the publisher. Authors retain all rights to individual papers.

Proceedings of 3DBODY.TECH International Conferences on 3D Body Scanning & Processing Technologies, © Hometrica Consulting, Switzerland