Ergonomic Analysis of Air Conditioned Bus Stops: An Example of Gümüşhane

Ergonomic Analysis of Air Conditioned Bus Stops: An Example of Gümüşhane

Ömer Faruk Efe, Burak Efe
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4915-5.ch010
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Abstract

Today, public spaces have changed depending on the differentiating human needs. The purpose of the study is to bring together a variety of users and to discuss a life in which various actions such as gathering and meeting take place in cities by taking an example based on the concept of ergonomics based on the human factor. In the study, the relationship between human behavior and physical environment, air-conditioned bus stops in Gümüşhane city, which is one of the places offered for different user groups, was examined. Arrangements for the use of the physical environment for people in many cities have not yet reached the desired level. Ergonomic evaluation of the effectiveness of all human-oriented studies will increase the importance and value of the work done. The more psychological and emotional needs of people provide, the more people will have access to a society with increased satisfaction.
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In this study, air-conditioned bus stops, which have become widespread in the cities, have been examined ergonomically. There is limited information in the literature on this subject. At this stage, ergonomic factors are tried to be examined with the help of the survey method.

Key Terms in this Chapter

Thermal Comfort (TC): It expresses a certain state of comfort while carrying out both physical and mental activities in terms of climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity and air flow.

Ergonomic (E): It can affect people; Lighting, thermal comfort, heavy lifting, repetitive movements, reaching, pulling, turning, etc. movements, long periods of intense or standing work, improper working postures.

Air Conditioned Bus Stops (ACBS): They are transportation stops that are designed according to the climatic conditions.

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