MRIIRS

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Automobile Engineering

Department: Automobile Engg. Semester: VI AU

Subject: Mobility Design & Aesthetics Maximum Marks: 10
Tutorial: 5 (Vehicle Entry and Exit)
Subject Coordinator: Mr. Sunny Bhatia

Short Answer Questions

Q.1 For the development of a new vehicle, you are supposed to design the BAU-DS-634.5
entry and exit. How would you ensure the quick and comfortable
(L2)
ingress/egress?

Q.2 Name any four features/dimensions of the vehicle which are relevant BAU-DS-634.5
while for deciding the entry and exit of the driver.
(L2)

Q.3 Name any four features/dimensions of the vehicle which are relevant BAU-DS-634.5
while for deciding the entry and exit of the passenger(s) at the rear
(L2)
seat.

Q.4 Suppose you are being given the task of an ergonomist for designing BAU-DS-634.5
door handles of a car to ensure easy and comfortable entry/exit of the
(L6)
driver/passengers. Suggest suitable location or range of location with
respect to:
a. Height of the outside door handle
b. Lateral position of outside door handle
c. Inside door handle
Q.5 Suppose you are being given the task of an ergonomist for designing BAU-DS-634.5
door handles of a car to ensure easy and comfortable entry/exit of the
driver/passengers. Suggest a suitable range for the door opening angle (L5)
for:
a. Front door
b. Rear door
Q.6 Suppose you are being given the task of an ergonomist for designing BAU-DS-634.5
seats of a car to ensure easy and comfortable entry/exit of the (L5)
driver/passengers. Suggest a few methods w.r.t seat design and
positional aspects, to ensure easy entry/exit to/from the vehicle.
Q.7 A driver is facing problem during entry and exit to/from the vehicle BAU-DS-634.5
due to large body dimension. Suggest a solution to address this (L6)
problem.
Q.8 A driver is facing problem during entry and exit to/from the vehicle BAU-DS-634.5
due to large body dimension. Suggest a solution to address this (L6)
problem.
 Long Answer Questions

Q.1 A vehicle is required to be designed for the elderly and disabled BAU-DS-634.5
passengers. Suggest a suitable alteration/modification with respect to
following parameters, to ensure ergonomic ingress/egress of such (L6)
passengers:
a. Doorway width
b. Seat position
c. Door-sill height
d. Doorway height
e. Door angle
Q.2 Certain people face problems during the entry and/or exit from the BAU-DS-634.5
vehicles. What are the possible challenges during ingress/egress which
a driver/passenger could face in reference to: (L5)
a. Drivers with long legs
b. Drivers with tall torso
c. Roof height of the vehicle
d. Door-sill design and seat orientation
e. Older, obese and mobility challenged

Prepared by: Sunny Bhatia