Tosika Maluma- Thesis Video

Design Research and PracticeThesis ProjectSurfing Mumbai : 

Design Research and PracticeThesis ProjectSurfing Mumbai Tosika Maluma RMIT University s3110382

Introduction : 

Introduction PROJECT I will be redesigning the exterior of a railway carriage on the Mumbai Suburban Railway. AIM My goal is to minimise the risk of injury and fatality to passengers riding outside the train carriage. Railway Travel- India

Project Issues : 

Project Issues People are forced to ride on the roof due to over crowded carriages. During peak hour in Mumbai, roughly 500 people travel in a carriage built for 200. Yearly more than 3,500 people die on the Mumbai suburban railway track due to unsafe riding on trains or trespassing on railway tracks. Reduce roof–top electrocutions.

Project Issues : 

Project Issues Reduce the risk of falling. Injuries also occur from people falling off the side of the carriage. People hang from the window bars out side the carriage. Doors are wedged open as there is overcrowding near the doorways and aisles.

approach : 

approach Passenger safety whilst traveling and disembarking Seating configuration and standing zones. Boarding and disembarking Luggage and equipment storage Passenger comfort during travel I will be researching several design topics that have relevance to this particular area of study. These include- Social Construction of Technology (SCOT). Design for the unintended. Design modifications and retro-fitting. Areas for development Areas of Research

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The route I will focus on will be the Wester Railway route- (Dotted orange line on map) Western Railway electric powered train. There is also a diesel powered train to outer Mumbai.

DESIGN SOLUTION 1new concept : 

DESIGN SOLUTION 1new concept Propose a whole new design that includes both the roof-top and the side walls. Factors include height and width regulations. Passenger behaviour- Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, talking etc. Power source (1500 volts or diesel powered) Boarding and Disembarking (platform specifications) Redesign exterior

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Diesel power car. Inauguration. There will be little emphasis placed on the aerodynamic performance of the train. The average speed is less than 80km/h (stopping all stations).

DESIGN SOLUTION 2retro-fit : 

DESIGN SOLUTION 2retro-fit Retro fit the train so that it works in conjunction with new safety products- (Personal items) Belt attachments. Safety harnesses Latches and clips Designing new features that can be added to existing trains. Harness points Additional areas that provide secure hand grip and foot placement. Safety equipment Retro fit railway car.

INTERIOR : 

INTERIOR There will be little emphasis placed on the interior of the car; only door-ways aisles and windows will be considered in relation to the exterior. The average journey is 7.5km so the need to actually get inside the train is reduced.

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Riding on the roof is seen as common-place behaviour and due to the population it has almost become a necessity. The lack of enforcement by railway authorities has opened a window of opportunity that I would like to exploit. This project will allow me to develop a vehicle that pushes the limits of railway regulations. It also allows me to explore the relationship between designers and users and their conformity to regulations.

PRESENTATION : 

PRESENTATION 4 X A3 presentation panels (mounted). Panels will show chosen concept in detail together with schematics of train. Rendered CAD images of the final concept. Scaled model of train carriage. (Rapid prototyped or hand made). Or, a working prototype of safety apparatus. Thesis paper. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSPrototypes & Scaled models

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Thank you.