AU3031 Ergonomics in Automotive Design Syllabus:
AU3031 Ergonomics in Automotive Design Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURES OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this course is to educate the students regarding the importance ergonomics of an automobile and its impact on driver fatigue
UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF ERGONOMICS
Introduction- principles – applications- Dimension Determination, Anthropometry – Need, Data collection methodology, Different postural considerations -Recent developments in ergonomics and styling
UNIT II ERGONOMICS FOR SEATING
Seating dimensions- interior ergonomics- seat comfort- suspension seats- split frame seating-back pain reducers- driver & pillion seating arrangement dash board instruments-electronic displays commercial vehicle cabin ergonomics-mechanical package layout- goods vehicle layout.
UNIT III ERGONOMICS FOR VISIBILITY
Regulations- driver’s visibility- tests for visibility- methods of improving visibility and space- Dash board equipments and arrangement,. mirror and cockpit design.
UNIT IV ERGONOMICS FOR FRAMES AND BODY
Types of frame, construction, loads, design consideration, materials, , ergonomics & comfort, Positioning of operational controls, Types of three wheeler bodies, layout, RTO regulations, aerodynamic, aesthetic & ergonomics considerations for body work.
UNIT V VEHICLE ERGONOMICS
Passenger Compartment, Floor Pan, Vehicle interior ergonomics, ergonomics system design Technical requirements, Force Analysis, Seating and position – ECE Regulations, Human Factors, Navigation systems, pedal positioning Crash tests, forces in rollover, head on impact.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1. Possess the knowledge of various ergonomic techniques.
2. Design and develop a new styling in a given vehicle model.
3. Understand the importance of ergonomics in reducing the driver fatigue.
4. Explain the role of ergonomics in look and safe operation of the vehicle.
5. Apply the Knowledge in mirror design and logical formation of cockpit
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Vivek D. Bhise ‘Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process” 2012 CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group
2. Gkikas, N., 2016. Automotive Ergonomics: Driver-Vehicle Interaction. CRC Press
REFERENCES:
1. Jullian Happian-Smith ‘An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design’ SAE, 2002
2. Johnson, W., and Mamalis, A.G., “Crashworthiness of Vehicles, MEP, London, 1995
3. Edward .A, Lamps and Lighting, Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1993.
4. Bosch –automotive -handbook ,edition 5-SAE Publication-2000
5. Rollover Prevention, Crash Avoidance, Crashworthiness, Ergonomics and Human Factors”, SAE Special Publication, November 2003.