Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Automobile Engineering SBMA4009 Human Factors in Engineering and Design Syllabus

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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Automobile Engineering SBMA4009 Human Factors in Engineering and Design Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SBMA4009 HUMAN FACTORS IN ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION 9 Hrs.
Introduction to human factors engineering - relevance of ergonomics. Process of seeing-visual capabilities-factors affecting
visual acuity and contrast sensitivity -human factor aspects of hard copy text and computer screen text, factors in selecting
graphic representations symbols, qualitative visual displays and representational displays-process of hearing- principles of
auditory displays.

UNIT 2 MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY 9 Hrs.
Muscle physiology-muscle metabolism-respiratory response joint motion study-measure of physiological in-efficiency and
energy consumption-work rest cycles-aspects of manual material handling (MMH). Bio-mechanical recommended limits of
MMH.

UNIT 3 CONTROLS AND COMPABILITY 9 Hrs.
Spatial compatibility -physical arrangement of displays and controls- movement capability - rotary controls and rotor displays
movement of displays-orientation of the operator and movement relationships-control orders and control responses human
limitations in tracking task.

UNIT 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE 9 Hrs.
Illumination, climate, noise, motion, sound, vibration, human system modeling, Human Output And Control, material
handling, motor skill, human control of systems, controls and data entry devices, hand tools and devices

UNIT 5 ANTHROPOMETRY 9 Hrs.
Anthropometry- anthropometric design principles-work space envelope-factors in design of workspace surfaces-principles of
seat design-principles of control panel organization. Classification of human errors-dealing with human errors -theories of
accident causes - reducing accidents by altering behaviour.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Identify the problems in posture and work efficiency
CO2 - Classify the workspace and related systems
CO3 - Apply signal processing techniques for analysis and feature extraction.
CO4 - Analyze the anthropometric concepts to human system and environment.
CO5 - Suggest practices to avoid errors & accidents in workspace.
CO6 - Create instrumentation techniques for development of user friendly systems

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Mark S. Sanders & Ernest J. McCormic, Human Factors in Engineering and Design, Mc-Graw Hill international Edition,
2003.
2 Christopher D. Wickens, Introduction to Human Factors Engineering, Prentice Hall; 2nd edition, 2003
3 Terence S. Andre, Aaron W. Schopper, Human Factors Engineering in System Design, British Columbia Teacher,1997.
4 Wesley E. Woodson, Human Factors Design Handbook, McGraw-Hill Professional; 2nd edition, 1992

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 of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks