Ergonomics in the automotive design process /

This text provides a thorough understanding of ergonomic approach, theories, principles, relevant research data, design guidelines, tools and procedures used in designing and evaluating automotive products such as cars, SUVs, trucks and vans.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bhise, Vivek D. (Vivek Dattatray), 1944- (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2012.
Edition:1st edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This text provides a thorough understanding of ergonomic approach, theories, principles, relevant research data, design guidelines, tools and procedures used in designing and evaluating automotive products such as cars, SUVs, trucks and vans.
Item Description:ERGONOMICS CONCEPTS, ISSUES AND METHODS IN VEHICLE DESIGN Introduction to Automotive Ergonomics Engineering Anthropometry and Biomechanics Occupant Packaging Driver Information Acquisition and Processing Controls, Displays and Interior Layout. Field of Views From Automotive Vehicles Introduction to Field of View Automotive Lighting Entry and Exit From Automotive Vehicles Automotive Exterior Interfaces: Service and Loading/Unloading Tasks Automotive Craftmanship Role of Ergonomics Engineers in the Automotive Design Process ADVANCED TOPICS, MEASUREMENTS, MODELING AND RESEARCH Modeling Driver Vision Driver Performance Measurement Driver Workload Measurement Vehicle Evaluation Methods Special Driver and User Populations Future Research and New Technology Issues Appendices.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 309 p. ) ill.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0429152248
9780429152245
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