Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

LAB REPORT
COURSE NO. : IPE 3104
COURSE TITLE :Product Design and Development Sessional.

CHAPTER-2
Market Analysis

Submitted by:

Biplob Sen; ID: 20210207122

Tasin Hossain Anik; ID: 20210207125
Shazzad Hossain; ID: 20210207126
Group-28

Section : A
Year: 3rd
Semester: 1st
 Chapter-2
Market Analysis

2.1 Introduction:

A motorized wheel barrow includes a storage pan, a handle assembly, an electrical control
assembly, and a wheel assembly with an axle transversely spanning across a width of the storage
pan and coupled to the handle assembly while remaining spaced from the storage pan. The
device further includes a mechanism for automatically generating a torque at the wheel assembly
to thereby selectively propel the motorized wheel barrow along first and second opposed
directions based upon first and second user inputs respectively.

The wheelbarrow can be defined as a hand-propelled vehicle that is designed to facilitate the
transportation of heavy loads from one location to another. It is frequently used for construction
purposes because the wheelbarrow conveniently lifts the cements, gravels, concrete, sand and
other building materials at industrial construction site. The prevailing issue of the conventional
wheelbarrow is its limit function for carrying the materials due to steel tray design of
wheelbarrow. In construction site, the conventional wheelbarrow is less efficient, as it mainly
focuses on carrying the bulk materials and subsequently leads to utilise other tools to lift the
elongated materials. To fulfil the demands of construction industry, the multipurpose
wheelbarrow is constructed and designed by using AutoCAD based on the innovative ideas. The
idea of trolley and wheelbarrow is combined to upgrade the conventional wheelbarrow to
multipurpose wheelbarrow. The multipurpose wheelbarrow is innovated to perform competently
as a three-wheeled trolley with rear braking system by using the concept of forklift. It also
consists of foldable steel plates, tool handle and front puller. Several tests and interviews are
conducted at construction site to evaluate the workability of multipurpose wheelbarrow. Both
conventional and multipurpose wheelbarrow are compared in terms of load type, maintainability,
cost, amount of effort required and safety. Due to the use of low-cost materials, the cost of
multipurpose wheelbarrow is reasonable for long-term use. Besides, less training and effort are
required to operate it. The wheelbarrow can be loaded with bulk materials and large elongated
materials, such as elongated woods and steels, by opening steel plates into 90°. The steel plate
can also be opened in 180° to pour the sand instead of using conventional method. The
maximum load that the wheelbarrow can withstand at construction site is approximately 150kg.
All in all, the multipurpose wheelbarrow undeniably optimizes its functionality, and improves
the work efficiency and safety culture of construction site.

2.2 Area and location of survey:

All our survey results were taken from different workshops worker, some from different
industries worker, and some students of mechanical and industrial engineering’s students. We
have done survey in some universities.

 Engineering workshops
 Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
 Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
 Plummy Fashions Limited (Garments Industry)

Table 2.21: Frequency table of area of survey

Location of Survey Numbers of response

Plummy Fashions Limited (Garments Industry) 20

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology 18

Bangladesh University of Engineering and 12

Technology

Engineering workshops 10
2.3 Survey result and data analysis:
11. What improvements would you suggest for the automatic wheelbarrow machine to
enhance your experience?
23 responses

Responses:
1. According to my experience I would to suggest to improve the brake system of this automatic
wheelbarrow machine.
2. According to my experience I would like to suggest to improve the basic parts and instruments of
automatic wheelbarrow machine.
3. Add some safety which protect user from fall from it.
4. To enhance the automatic wheelbarrow machine experience, consider integrating features such as
obstacle detection and avoidance capabilities, improved battery life for longer operation,
ergonomic design for easier handling, and smart controls for precise navigation and
maneuverability. Additionally, adding a payload tracking system and remote control capabilities
could further enhance usability and efficiency.

Table 2.31: Relative response table

Location Number of response Relative response
Plummy Fashions Limited (Garments 20 33.33%
Industry)
Ahsanullah University of Science and 18 30%
Technology
Bangladesh University of Engineering and 12 20%
Technology
Engineering workshops 10 16.67%
2.4 Customers Requirement Evaluation:
 Functionality: The functionality of this machine is very simple which can perform such
as lifting, carrying, and dumping materials.
 Capacity: This automatic machine can carry upto 200kg and customers wanted to carry
more weight by this machine.
 Power Source: Decide whether the machine will be powered by gasoline engine or
battery, considering the availability and convenience.
 Safety: Identify safety features required to protect users and bystanders during operation,
such as emergency stop mechanisms and obstacle detection.
 Durability: The expected lifespan of the machine and the materials used in its
construction to ensure it can withstand regular use.
 Easy to maintain: This machine describes the easiness while driving with heavy loads.
 Flexibility: Customers are more interested to buy a flexible product.
 Low cost: The budget for the machine, including initial purchase price and ongoing
maintenance expenses.

Table 2.41: Customers requirement rating

Customers requirement Rating out of 10

Functionality 10
Easy to maintain 10
Capacity 9
Safety 9
Low cost 9
Durability 8
Flexibility 8
Power Source 7