DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
EMM 4504 SCL 1

Matric No.:

You are require to gather an information of a vehicle body from any references including
interview with a car salesperson and mechanics. Select any vehicle type, collect the car
brochure from the vehicle showroom together with selfie picture with the salesperson and
answer these questions:

1. According to the vehicle that you have choose, explain these parts of the
vehicle:
I. Wheelbase
II. Safety assist
III. Crashworthiness of the car

2. Identify 10 features that need to be considered in the design of a passenger

vehicle. Rank the features that you have identified and give reason for each of
your answers

3. Sketch a typical vehicle body structure you have choose and label the
following parts:
a) Chassis b) A-pillar
c) B-pillar d) C-pillar
e) Side sill f) Front bumper beam
g) Side member h) Rear bumper beam
i) Roof panel j) Front hood

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