24804284
QP CODE: 24804284 Reg No : .....................
Name : .....................
B.ARCH DEGREE REGULAR/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS, AUGUST 2024
Fourth Semester
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
19AR408E1 - ELECTIVE 1: APPLIED ERGONOMICS
2019 Admission Onwards
67693B73
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100
Part A
Answer any six questions out of Eight.
Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Using the help of a neat sketch brief the dimentions and layout of a physically
handicapped toilet design.
2. What are the adverse health effects of postural stress?
3. Sketch the dimensions for a dinning table chair.
4. Discuss maximum reach for a person on wheel chair.
5. How can the sense of sound be used in designing for visually impaired?
6. What are the important features to be considered in designing a school for children?
7. Four factors influencing thermal comfort.
8. Visual hazzard.
(6×5=30)
Part B
Answer any four questions out of six.
Each question carries 10 marks.
9. Explain the Human Anthropometry's role in Applied Ergonomics.
10. Discuss the importance Of the physical ergonomics in workplace produtivity.
11. Textures in materials used in old age homes.
12. How to design a parking space for physically challenged person? Explain with sketches.
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13. Explain the components of Biomechanics.
14. Which type of compatibility considers the physical arrangement of display and control
components?
(4×10=40)
Part C
Answer any two questions out of Four.
Each question carries 15 marks.
15. What are the different types of muscles in the body and explain their role in various
actions giving atleast 3 examples of each?
16. How can corridors be designed for the physically handicapped? Discuss in detail
includingdimensions material and signages
17. Explain problem’s caused in a stressful environment.
18. Relationship between commuting stress and productivity of a worker?and point out
Factors influencing the workplace deisgn.
(2×15=30)
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