AT1413 B.E, DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, NOVEMBER 2012. AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY ‘Time : 3 hours Maximum ; 100 marks PART A — (10 x 2= 20 marks) Answer ALL questions. All questions carry equal marks. 1. What is crumble zone? 2. What do you understand on sandwich construction? 3. Define passive safety. 4, What you mean by perceptibility? What is air bag? 6, List out the materials used for bumper manufacturing. 7. How does the object detection system work on automotive safety? 8. _ Briefly explain how does the collision warning system work. 9. What is meant by environment information system? 10. How does the tire pressure control system work on automotive safety? PART B— G x 16 = 80 marks) Answer ALL choosing either (a) or (b) of each question. All questions carry equal marks. 11. (a) Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a passenger compartment. Or (v) Explain in detail the effects of vehicle impact with stationary and movable obstacle. 806212. 13, 4. 15. 8062 @) ) (a) (b) @ ) (@) b) Write short notes on (i) Driving safety (i) Interior and exterior safety. Or Explain speed and acceleration characteristics of passenger comportment on impact Explain the working details of collapsible steering column, Or Discuss how does the electronic system work in activating air bags. Explain rear vehicle object detection system with suitable sketch. Or Discuss on object detection system with breaking system interaction. Explain central locking system with neat sketch. Or Explain the construction and working details of garage door opening system,