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AUTOMOTIVE ERGONOMICS
AAE 4414
Syllabus
- 01Ergonomics in vehicle design
- 02ergonomics approach
- 03problem-solving methodologies
- 04the importance of ergonomics
- 05Use of anthropometry in designing vehicles
- 06biomechanics consideration in seat design
- 07seat design consideration related to driver accommodation
- 08Vehicle packaging
- 09package layout
- 10driver package development procedure
- 11Controls
- 12display interfaces
- 13Introduction to field view
- 14types of field view
- 15the forward field of view and evaluation
- 16mirror design issue
- 17methods of measuring field of view
- 18other visibility issues
- 19Introduction
- 20a problem during entry and exit
- 21vehicle feature and dimensions related to entry and exit
- 22method of evaluating entry and exit
References
- Vivek D Bhise, Ergonomics in the automotive design process, CRC Press Publications, 2012
- Nikolaos Gkikas, Automotive ergonomics – Driver vehicle interaction, CRC Press Publication, 2013
- Mark R Lehto, James R Buck, Introduction to human factors and ergonomics for engineers, Taylor and Francis Group publication, 2008
Credits Structure
3Lecture
0Tutorial
0Practical
3Total