Formula Race Car Cockpit Design - Ergonomics Study

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SAE TECHNICALPAPER SERIES 2000-01-3091

Formula SAE Race Car Cockpit DesignAn Ergonomics Study for the Cockpit

Eva Mariotti and Badih JawadLawrence Technological University

2000 Future TransportationTechnology Conference

Costa Mesa, CaliforniaAugust21-23, 2000


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Considerations for a DashCloser to the Driver

Advantages:

Increased weight and overall CG height

Tradeoffs:Reduced ease of egressIncreased roll hoop height to accommodate head clearance

More clearance between the steering wheel and the drivers legsBetter visibility for the driver

Considerations forLowering the Dash

Tradeoffs:

Increased weight and overall CG height

Advantages:Better visibility for the driver

Less clearance between the steering wheel and

the drivers legsIncreased roll hoop height to accommodate head clearance

Reduced ease of egress


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