Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Automobile Engineering SAUA3005 Automotive Safety Syllabus

[Arvind Kumar]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Automobile Engineering SAUA3005 Automotive Safety Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SAUA3005 AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION 9 Hrs.
Introduction to safety and vehicle structural crashworthiness & crash testing, types of impacts, and impact with rebound,
driver assistance systems in automobiles, concept of crumble zone, characteristics of vehicle structure, Optimization of
Vehicle Structures for Crash Worthiness, role of safety systems in automobiles,

UNIT 2 SAFETY CONCEPTS 9 Hrs.
Active safety: driving safety, conditional safety, perceptibility safety, operating safety- passive safety: exterior safety, interior
safety, Pedestrian Safety, deformation behaviour of vehicle body, speed and acceleration characteristics of passenger
compartment on impact.

UNIT 3 SAFETY EQUIPMENTS 9 Hrs.
Seat belt, regulations, automatic seat belt tightener system, collapsible steering column, tilt able steering wheel, air bags,
electronic system for activating air bags, bumper design for safety, type of safety glass & their requirements. ESP And EBD
Systems. Collision warning system, causes of rear end collision, frontal object detection, rear vehicle object detection
system

UNIT 4 VEHICLE ERGONOMICS 9 Hrs.
Introduction to vehicle ergonomics, Cockpit Design, Driver Comfort – Seating, Visibility, Man-Machine System-
Psychological Factors – Stress, Attention, Passenger Comfort - Ingress and Egress, Spaciousness, Ventilation,
Temperature Control, Dust and Fume Prevention and Vibration, Interior Features and Conveniences

UNIT 5 COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE SYSTEM 9 Hrs.
Steering system, types of different mirrors & their location, mirror adjustment, central locking system, Garage door opening
system, tire pressure control system, rain sensor system, and environment information system.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Understand the importance of vehicle safety and explain different vehicle collision and its effects.
CO2 - Explain different types of safety concept and understand the deformation behaviour of vehicle body during
collision.
CO3 - Explain the operation of different safety equipment and understand various collision warning system.
CO4 - Understand vehicle ergonomics system and psychological factors in man machine system.
CO5 - Explain different types of mirror and their location and working principle of central locking system garage door
opening system.
CO6 - Explain rain sensor system and environment information system

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Recent development in Automotive Safety Technology”, SAE International Publication. Editor: Daniel J Helt, 2013.
2. Bosch - “Automotive Handbook” - 5th edition - SAE publication - 2014.
3. Jullian Happian-Smith “An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design” SAE, 2012.
4. Pawlowski J - “Vehicle Body Engineering” - Business books limited, London - 2001.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 Questions of 2 marks each - No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit with internal choice, each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks