Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 Cntents Page C1.0 Welcme... 3 C2.0 Definitins... 4 C3.0 Entry Class... 5 C4.0 Teams... 6 C5.0 Registratin... 6 C6.0 Time Scale... 7 C7.0 Starter Kit... 7 C8.0 What t d First... 8 C9.0 Mentrs & STEM Ambassadrs... 10 C10.0 Curriculum Material... 10 C11.0 Accreditatin... 10 C12.0 Judging Criteria... 11 C13.0 Verbal Presentatin... 13 C14.0 Prtfli & Pit Display... 14 C15.0 Engineering... 17 C16.0 Track Assessment... 18 C17.0 Trailer Test... 19 C18.0 Scrutineering... 20 C19.0 Team Accunts... 21 C20.0 Envirnmental & Sustainability... 21 C21.0 Use f Scial Media... 21 C22.0 General 4-Wheel Drive Technlgy... 22 C23.0 Cmputer Cding... 22 C19.0 Judging Scre Sheets... 22 Appendix Judging Screcards... 23 Page 2 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C1.0 Welcme Welcme, The Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge is an Internatinal Science, Technlgy, Engineering & Maths (STEM) prjects which challenges teams t build a radi cntrlled fur-wheel drive (4x4) vehicle t the specificatins prvided. The vehicle will be required t successfully navigate and cmplete bstacles n an ff rad test track that is just as demanding as the real thing, and emulates the capabilities f a full size 4x4 vehicle. Each team will enter the vehicle int a Reginal Final t cmpete fr a place at the UK Natinal Final. We will assist yu by mnitring yur prgress thrugh the duratin f the challenge. This will help yu in the run up t reginal finals and will ensure yu will be ready t cmpete. This dcument will identify the challenge alng with the learning utcmes, accreditatin and benefits f being invlved in the prject. This dcument alng with the Technical Regulatins 2014/15 dcument aims t infrm yu f all yu need t knw abut the challenge and answer any questins yu may have. If, hwever, yu wuld like t speak direct t Land Rver 4x4 in Schls abut the challenge yu can cntact us as detailed belw. Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge Engineering in Mtin 2 Savy Place Lndn WC2R OBL Tel: 02073 448444 Fax: 02073 448450 Email: cntactus@4x4inschls.c.uk This dcument has been prduced by educatinal and engineering experts t aid yu thrugh the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge prcess. All f the infrmatin prvided in the dcument are suggestins nly. Please take the time t read thrugh this dcument befre yu get started and hpefully with this guidance yu will help frm a successful team and a challenge winning vehicle. Are yu ready fr the CHALLENGE? Page 3 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C2.0 Definitins C2.1 Reginal and UK Natinal Final The Reginal and UK Natinal Finals are managed by Engineering in Mtin and are held ver several weeks in January, February and March (Check website fr actual dates and lcatins). Each event will be held n ne day nrmally between 08:30am 16:30pm. C2.2 Wrld Finals Event The Wrld Finals event is managed by Engineering in Mtin and is held ver several days t include varius prgrammed scial and cmpetitin activities. The event aims t prvide all participants with an educatinal and persnal develpment Experience f a Lifetime. Specifically, the cmpetitin aims t determine the Wrld Champins f Land Rver 4x4 in Schls accrding t the 2014/15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Internatinal Technical and Cmpetitin Regulatins. C2.3 Cmpetitin Prgram The cmpetitin prgram will detail the schedule f judging activities fr all teams. C2.4 Wrld Finals terms and cnditins fr entry This is a dcument issued by Engineering in Mtin which cnstitutes an agreement between EIM, ICC s and supervising teachers regarding participatin by teams in the Wrld Finals event. C2.5 Key perfrmance indicatrs (KPI s) These are prtins f text that feature n the screcards within a crrespnding pints range. The KPI s describe the type f evidence the Judges will be lking fr in rder t scre the team apprpriately. C2.6 Prject elements These are any materials and resurces that the team presents as part f its entry fr any judging activity. C2.7 Engineering Drawings CAD prduced drawings which shuld be such that, alng with relevant CAM prgrams, culd theretically be used t manufacture the fully assembled car by a third party. Such drawings include all relevant dimensins, tlerances and material infrmatin. Land Rver 4x4 in Schls engineering drawings include detail t specifically identify and prve cmpliance fr the virtual carg and wing surfaces. C2.8 Cmputer Cding Cmputer Cding can be integrated int vehicles with the use f a Raspberry Pi. C2.9 Track Assessment This is a timed track assessment f each vehicle t successfully navigate arund a specially made ff rad track t test the team s vehicle s 4x4 ability. Page 4 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C3.0 Entry Class The challenge is split int tw classes fr entry int the cmpetitin, Beginner and Prfessinal. Each team must decide which class they wuld like t enter befre taking part in the cmpetitin. C3.1 Beginner Class Any team entering the challenge fr the first time can pt t enter the Beginners class by purchasing a Land Rver Land Rver 4x4 in Schls starter kit (recmmended) cntaining a remte cntrlled vehicle. Other remte cntrlled vehicle mdels are available but may nt be suitable fr the cmpetitin. The starter kit will als include a vehicle battery and battery charger. This vehicle will be allwed t be entered int the challenge hwever Beginner Class teams must manufacture the fllwing items n their vehicle as a minimum requirement (Please refer t the 2015/16 Technical Regulatins). C3.1.1 Vehicle Bdy Shell - The vehicles bdy must have a shell that cvers all the main mechanical elements including the vehicles battery, all mtrs and all fur (4) wheels and tyres frm plan view (abve) but still fit within the verall technical dimensins f the vehicle. C3.1.2 Vehicle Electrics (light and tilt sensr) - Each vehicle must have a lateral (Centre t left and centre t right) tilt detectin system t trigger lights r a buzzer n the vehicle when the angle tilt is greater than 25, and an autmated system t turn the vehicle lights n when the light level drps t 25 lux (belw a set level dark). C3.1.3 Tw Bar - All vehicles must be fitted with a fixed r deplyed tw bar which must be carried by the vehicle thrughut the cmpetitin. The team must als have an in-depth knwledge and understanding f the vehicles suspensin, drive train, chassis and wheels. Teams entering the challenge can nly cmpete in the Beginners Class fr ne year and then enter in the Prfessinal Class fr fllwing years. Beginner Class r Rkie teams (nt schls) that that entered the previus challenges wanting t re-enter the 2015/16 challenge can nly enter as a Prfessinal team. These teams may reuse cmpnents frm their rkie vehicle but as a minimum must alter/mdify the vehicle bdy, vehicle chassis and all vehicle electrics (light and tilt sensr) themselves, n tp f either manufacturing r purchasing and mdifying ther elements f the vehicle such as the drive train, suspensin, steering and wheels. C3.2 Prfessinal Class This class is pen t new ( Rkie ) and existing teams wh design and manufacture their vehicle t the rules and regulatins, manufacturing as a minimum requirement (Please refer t the 2015/16 Technical Regulatins). C3.2.1 Vehicle Chassis The vehicles chassis must be either manufactured r dramatically altered frm a starter kit chassis and include either manufactured r purchased and mdified ther elements f the vehicle such as the drive train, suspensin, steering and wheels. Any ff the shelf items used must be declared in the team s prtfli, finance sheets and Bill f Material (B.O.M). Page 5 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C4.0 Teams C3.2.2 Vehicle Bdy Shell - The vehicles bdy must have a shell that cvers all the main mechanical elements including the vehicles battery, all mtrs and all fur (4) wheels and tyres frm plan view (abve) but still fit within the verall technical dimensins f the vehicle. C3.2.3 Vehicle Electrics (light and tilt sensr) - Each vehicle must have a lateral (Centre t left and centre t right) tilt detectin system t trigger lights r a buzzer n the vehicle when the angle tilt is greater than 25, and an autmated system t turn the vehicle lights n when the light level drps t 25 lux (belw a set level dark). C3.2.4 Tw Bar - All vehicles must be fitted with a tw bar which must be carried by the vehicle thrughut the cmpetitin. Cmpeting teams must meet the belw requirements t be able t taking part in the 2015/16 seasn: C4.1 Each team must cnsist f a minimum f three (3) and maximum f six (6) yung peple. C4.2 All student team members must be aged between11-19. The yung peple may all be f the same age r a mixture f yung peple f different ages. Educatinal rganisatins may set teams with yung peple frm acrss different year grups. Teams f mre than six will nt be allwed t enter the cmpetitin. All teams must fllw a safe wrking practice at all times f their vehicle build. C4.3 Only members f the fficial cmpeting team (maximum 6) are permitted t wear the team s unifrm C4.4 During the cmpetitin, nly the fficial cre 6 teams members can represent the team at registratin, pit display set up, verbal presentatin, prtfli judging, engineering judging, scrutineering review, critical rule fix, racing, n-stage presentatins and any direct cmmunicatin with the Chair f Judges r Event/Cmpetitin Directrs. C4.5 A team can be frmed frm any ut f schl rganisatin such as hme schled students, Scuts, Cadets r Girl Guides C5.0 Registratin Fee Any schl/rganisatin can build a remte cntrl 4x4 vehicle using the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technical Regulatins fr free but each team wanting t cmpete and enter the 2015/16 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge will be required t pay a registratin fee fr their reginal final. This registratin fee will nt be refunded r rlled ver t the next year. Teams prgressing nt the natinal final will nt be required t pay any additinal fees. T register fr the Challenge, please visit www.4x4inschls.c.uk and click n the registratin tab t fill ut a simple n-line frm. C5.1 Reginal Final Registratin Fee This is the cst t enter a Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge reginal final is 75 + VAT per team. This entry fee is nn-refundable and must be paid in full befre yur reginal final date t Land Rver 4x4 in Schls. All cheques t be made ut t Engineering in Mtin Ltd and psted t Land Rver 4x4 in Schls, 2 Savy Place, Lndn, WC2R 0BL. All purchase rders can be either emailed r psted t Land Rver 4x4 in schl alng with yur purchase rder reference number (Email: dlakin@4x4inschls.cm). Page 6 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C6.0 Time Scale Managing yur time is ne f the mst imprtant elements f the challenge. If dne crrectly all aspects f the challenge will be cmpleted in time and will aid in successfully entering and attending a Reginal Final and hpefully a UK Natinal Final. It is recmmended that yur team meets nce a week minimum t begin with, and then increase the number f sessins as yu draw clser t yur reginal final and set deadlines. When yu d meet, try t make the sessin as prductive as pssible with all team members wrking n their element f the prject. We will assist yu by mnitring yur prgress thrugh the duratin f the challenge. This will help yu in the run up t Reginal Finals and yu will receive regular cntact frm yur Mentr and the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls team. C6.1 Reginal Finals A ne day event held in the fllwing regins between January March 2016. Nrth East Nrth West Central Suth East Suth West Sctland Nrthern Ireland Wales C6.2 UK Natinal Final Depending upn the number f UK Natinal finalists, the UK Natinal Final will either be held n ne day r as a tw (2) day event in April 2016. Please check the website fr regular updates and annuncements f the actual dates and venues fr bth the Reginal Finals and the UK Natinal Final. C7.0 Starter Kits Any team entering the challenge fr the first time can pt t enter the Beginner Class by purchasing a Land Rver 4x4 in Schls starter kit (recmmended). The starter kit cnsists f all the essential cmpnents t get yu started in the challenge: Rck Crawler Remte Cntrlled Car 2.4 GHz Transmitter 2.4 GHz Receiver Battery Pack Battery charger unit Other rck crawlers are available but may nt be suitable fr the cmpetitin. Please nte all f the abve items are nt t be included in yur prject budget and can nly be used if entering the Beginner Class in the challenge. If yu require additinal equipment such as a mre pwerful mtr yu will need t surce these separately. All the items in the starter kit have been supplied and recmmended by the British Radi Cntrl Assciatin (BRCA). Page 7 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 Teams that have participated in previus years are encuraged t use cmpnents frm their existing vehicles, particularly the essential cmpnents listed abve but must nt re-enter their existing vehicles frm previus years int the new 2015/16 seasn withut the minimum mdificatins made t it as detailed in the 2015/16 Technical Regulatins. Please visit the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls website, www.4x4inschls.cm/starterkits t rder yur starter kit. Please allw time fr delivery s we recmmend yu rder yur starter kit as sn as yu can and take the delivery time int accunt when rganising yur timing plan. C8.0 What t d First? Okay, s yu have decided yu want t take up the challenge and enter the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge, what d yu d first?... C8.1 Frm yur team - Find three t six yung peple and frm yur team. The team members shuld all be ambitius, enthusiastic and dedicated yung peple wh have a passin fr designing, engineering and prblem slving. Of curse, yur team needs a name, a name that will stand ut against the rest s chse wisely. Think abut yur schl / rganisatin, team members, a 4x4 theme, a name that s easy t remember r simply a play n wrds. Teams are reminded they must wrk in a safe manner at all times and fllw the safe wrking practice. C8.2 Team Member Jb Rles Each team member shuld be allcated a jb rle and title. They will then begin sle respnsibility fr that element f the challenge. Each team member shuld chse a jb rle that suits their ability best and will gain the mst enjyment frm ding. Ideally, ne jb rle shuld be allcated t each team member, hwever yu may have t duble up n yur rles and respnsibilities depending n the number f peple yu have in yur team. One team member must als duble up as the team s health and safety fficer and will be respnsible fr and ensure each team member wrks in a safe manner and fllws the safe wrking practice at all times. The fllwing jb rles are examples f what culd be cvered by the team members: Team Manager (maximum f 1 persn) This persn culd be respnsible fr managing the team, ensuring that the prject is cmpleted n time and may need t wrk clsely with all members f the team, ffering assistance where necessary. The team manager may als take n the rll as financial manager and cntrl the team s budget spend. Design Engineer This persn wuld be in charge f the styling, perfrmance and ability f the vehicle. Design engineers will need t liaise with the manufacturing engineer t ensure their ideas can be realised. Manufacturing Engineer In this rle, the team member(s) wuld be respnsible fr advising team members n the manufacture f the car and the cnstraints f the machining/prductin prcess. Resurces Manager As Resurces Manager, this team member wuld rganise time, materials and equipment fr designing and making the vehicle. They wuld be respnsible fr develping ideas regarding the Page 8 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 team marketing (Presentatin) and will need t liaise with all members t check tasks are prgressing n time and ffer additinal help, if needed. Graphic Designer This persn s rles wuld include being respnsible fr prducing the clur schemes applied t the vehicle, including any special spnsrship decals, tgether with the any additinal team marketing materials. They will liaise with the design engineer t ensure any schemes will fit the shape f the vehicle and the resurces manager fr additinal marketing develpment. Remember, n ne persn is mre imprtant than anther! C8.3 Schl/Organisatin Supprt - Apprach yur schl / rganisatin and tell them what yu are ding and ask fr supprt in any way pssible. That desn t have t be financial supprt, it culd be use f facilities, equipment, materials, classrm cver fr reginal finals and the natinal final r simply the use f the schl / rganisatin s mini bus t travel t the challenge. C8.4 Register - As sn as yu can, register yur team with Land Rver 4x4 in Schls via the website www.4x4inschls.cm. C8.5 Cmpnents - Apart frm the cmpnents yu will decide upn during yur design prcess yu will need the cre cmpnents such as the transmitter, receiver, servs and battery pack. These can either be surced separately r yu have the ptin t buy a starter kit with these essential cmpnents in frm Land Rver 4x4 in Schls (Please see abve sectin 5.0). C8.6 Seek Spnsrship At the first pprtunity, seek spnsr frm external cmpanies / rganisatins t bring in funding fr yur vehicle. Spnsrship can cme in many frms frm mney, cmpnent dnatin r printing, t external help and guidance. C8.7 Recruit a STEM Ambassadr At the first pprtunity recruit a STEM Ambassadr frm industry nt yur team. This is highly recmmended. These are Engineers frm engineering cmpanies including Jaguar Land Rver and WNT and als frm the IET prfessinal Institutin wh will be able t supprt yur team by acting as industrial advisers, mentrs r prviding hands n supprt t yur prject and s giving it an essential industrial partnership. T recruit an ambassadr apprach yur lcal STEM Ambassadr cntract hlders wh will be able t put yu in tuch with a suitable engineer t supprt yur team as they develp their ideas. The STEM Ambassadr cntract hlders fr yur lcal authrity can be fund at www.stemnet.rg.uk. C8.8 Club Registratin Yu can register yur schl/rganisatin/team as a STEM r Yung Engineers Club t gain supprt, access t netwrks, discunts and much mre. A recmmended club netwrk t jin is the Natinal STEM Club This is free t jin, access t natinal club netwrk, links t advice, gvernment grants/funding and ther sites including Yung Engineers where yu can get a 10% discunt ff materials with Rapid electrnics when yu register (www.yungeng.rg). T register t becme a STEM Club g t www.stemclubs.net Page 9 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C9.0 Mentrs & STEM Ambassadrs Each team cmpeting in the challenge can wrk with Mentrs and STEM Ambassadrs t assist them with their preparatins building up t and during the UK Reginal and UK Natinal Final. C9.1 Mentrs are Jaguar Land Rver and WNT Engineers assigned t each team that registers t take part in the challenge, t guide and advise teams thrugh their design and build. All cmmunicatin with yur mentrs will be dne via email and can be dne by any member f yur team. Mentrs are a very valuable resurce t yur team s make sure yu make full use f them t get the best frm yur vehicle design. C9.2 STEM Ambassadrs (Science, Technlgy, Engineering & Math s Ambassadrs) are everyday peple frm prfessinal cmpanies including Land Rver wh vlunteer their time fr free t act as inspiring rle mdels t yung peple. Thrugh yur lcal STEM pint yur schls r rganizatin wuld be able t request a STEM Ambassadr t visit yur team t assist in yur vehicle build and give advice. T request an Ambassadr please visit STEMNET s website at: www.stemnet.rg.uk/ambassadrs C10.0 Curriculum Material The Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge has nw been mapped against the Natinal Curriculum by OCR and prject apprach materials fr the Cambridge Natinals in Engineering fr fur (4) qualificatins Principles in Engineering and Engineering Business Engineering Design Engineering Manufacture Systems Cntrl in Engineering These curriculum materials allws schls t run and deliver the challenge as part f their classrm activity and prvide schls with a structured plan t teach the learners hw a range f tpics wrk tgether acrss a number f units, prviding them with sme understanding f hw skills and knwledge culd link tgether in a wrking envirnment. Fr mre infrmatin abut this curriculum material and prject apprach t delivery frm OCR, please visit www.cr.rg.uk/images/209198-land-rver-4x4-in-schls-technlgy-challenge-prject-apprach.pdf C11.0 Accreditatin Land Rver 4x4 in Schls acknwledges the imprtance f recgnising the achievement f participants invlved in the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge and des s by prviding: All yung peple wh attend the finals and natinal final with a certificate which utlines the cntributins that they wuld have been invlved in during the challenge. All supprting staff wh attend the finals and natinal final with a certificate which utlines the cntributins that they wuld have been invlved in during the challenge. Page 10 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 Further accreditatin can be btained thrugh registering fr the fllwing awards: C11.1 CREST Awards - The British Science Assciatin ffers their CREST Silver level award t all yung peple participating in the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge. CREST is a natinally recgnised award which is als recgnised by industry and emplyers. Yu can find ut mre abut CREST n their website, www.britishscienceassciatin.rg/crest. C11.2 The Duke f Edinburgh Scheme - Within the skills sectin f the scheme, the yung peple participating in Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge will be able t gain a Duke f Edinburgh Award. T find ut mre abut the Duke f Edinburgh Scheme g t, www.dfe.rg C11.3 Industrial Cadets - The Industrial Cadets (IC) prgramme aims t raise awareness f lcal career pprtunities in the industrial and manufacturing sectrs, develping emplyability skills and raising the aspiratins f yung peple. Student s aged 12-14 taking part in 4x4 in Schls will be given the pprtunity t becme an Industrial Cadet and gain an insight int industrial and manufacturing cmpanies such as Jaguar Land Rver t raise awareness f lcal career pprtunities in these sectrs. T find ut mre abut Industrial Cadets g t, www.industrialcadets.rg.uk C11.4 Arkwright Schlarship - Students that have pre-registered with Arkwright Schlarship thrugh their schls and have successfully wn thrugh t the UK Natinal Final, are invited t be interviewed by Arkwright fr ne student t be awarded a schlarship spnsred by Jaguar Land Rver. This schlarship is finical supprt fr their cntinued study. C11.5 Harper Adams University Schlarship - Harper Adams University ffer a schlarship t ne student frm the winning UK Natinal Champins team. C12.0 Judging Criteria All teams will be judged by a panel f experienced engineering and/r educatinal experts. Each team will be given the pprtunity t present t the judges and explain any aspects f their vehicle, team and prject hwever they wish. C12.1 Critical Rules - IMPORTANT: The belw scrutineering rules are classified as critical rules. If a team breaks any ne r mre f these critical rules they will nt be eligible t win the Best Engineered Vehicle, Best Track Perfrmance award r verall (UK Natinal Champins) s Please take extra time t check yur cars dn t break any f the belw critical Technical Regulatins. T4.1 - Vehicle Dimensins (Overall vehicle length, width and height) T4.2-4 Wheels and 4WD T4.3 - Vehicle Weight (1.8kg Maximum) T4.4 - Vehicle Bdy shell T4.8 - Tw Bar Please see Technical Regulatins fr mre infrmatin. C12.2 Yu may be asked t declare yur radi cntrl frequency and channel if yu are nt using a 2.4GHz transmitter/receiver. Page 11 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C12.3 Yu will be asked nt t turn yur transmitter n until it is yur track run. Yu may als be asked t hand in yur transmitters at the beginning f the day and nly be issued with them fr yur track run. C12.4 The rganisers may make additins t the vehicle. e.g. the additin f a self-adhesive sensr. C12.5 A Chair f Judges will be appinted and annunced at each reginal final and natinal final. The Chair f Judges will versee all judging prcesses and will make verall decisins when necessary. C12.6 A phtgraph will be taken f yur vehicle with and withut the bdy shell and kept n file fr fllwing year entry. C12.7 Pint Allcatins Pints will be awarded t teams acrss five (5) categries with maximum pssible scres as detailed in the fllwing table; Specificatins Scrutineering Specificatin Judging Cmpnent Surcing & Manufacturing Design Methds & Understanding Engineering Judging Pit Display Judging Pit Display and Team Identity Prtfli Prtfli Judging 60 pints 100 pints 120 pints 60 pints Verbal Presentatin Judging Technique, Delivery & Subject Matter 4x4 Track Trailer Tw Track Assessments TOTAL 140 pints 100 pints 100 pints 20 pints 700 pints THE JUDGE S DCISION IS FINAL Page 12 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 T aid teams in their preparatin fr the judging prcess at the reginal finals, we have listed belw a number f key questins the judges may ask t evaluate the level f knwledge and understanding they wuld expect the team members t have. 1. What is a drag link? 7. What d yu knw abut gear ratis? 2. What is a steering arm? 8. What is articulatin and suspensin used fr? 3. What is a drive shaft? 9. What means f suspensin have yu used and why? 4. What is a half shaft? 10. What drive system have yu used and why? 5. What is a transaxle? 11. Material Chices fr varius parts f the vehicle. 6. What is a differential? 12. What is a lux & tilt sensr and hw d they wrk? C13.0 Verbal Presentatin Each team is required t prduce a Verbal Presentatin t a panel f judges by the whle team detailing all aspects f the prject including research, generatin f ideas, testing, building, finance and evaluatin. C13.1 What will be judged? The Verbal Presentatin Judges will assess each teams 5 minute (Reginal Final) r 8 minute (UK Natinal Final) Verbal Presentatin acrss the areas f technique, cmpsitin and subject matter: Team Image C-rdinated team image and branding Objective/Agenda Clearly defined and cnsistent intrductin, main and cnclusin Cntent - Clear and cncise full cverage Timing & Balance - Hw effectively was the 5 r 8 minutes used Team cntributin Effective participatin by all team members Presentatin Aids - Effective use f multimedia and / r ther prps Engagement Audience interest and excitement. Q&A Fully answered all questins with cmpelling cnnectin Sustainability Cntent Extensive analysis f sustainability Refer t the Verbal Presentatin judging screcard fr detailed pint scring and key perfrmance indicatr infrmatin. C13.2 Team preparatin Each team is required t prepare a Verbal Presentatin as per the requirements as C13.1 Any multimedia cntent, slides etc. must be saved n, and shwn, using the teams wn laptp. Teams need t have all presentatin resurces tested and ready with them fr Verbal Presentatin judging. Mst imprtantly, teams shuld read the Verbal Presentatin judging screcard carefully t ensure their Verbal Presentatin features all elements and cntent that the Verbal Presentatin judges will be lking fr. Page 13 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C13.3 Wh needs t attend? All team members must be present during the Verbal Presentatin judging sessin. C13.4 Judging prcess / prcedure Verbal Presentatin judging is scheduled fr the same duratin f ther judging sessins, usually 15 minutes. Teams will be given an pprtunity at the start f their time t set-up and test their laptp and any ther presentatin technlgies and resurces. The team will infrm the judges when they are ready t begin. The judges start timing the 5 r 8 minute duratin and will prvide a discreet time warning signal when ne minute f presentatin time remains. The team will be asked t cease presenting when the time limit has been reached. At the cnclusin f the team s presentatin time, the judges may chse t prvide sme feedback and / r ask any clarifying questins they feel necessary. Verbal Presentatins may be filmed fr judge s review r prmtinal and future resurce purpses. C13.5 Verbal Presentatin judging prvisins Land Rver 4x4 in Schls will prvide a dedicated private space, such as a small meeting rm, where each team will deliver their presentatin t the judges. This space will include a data prjectr, screen and multimedia sund system. These will be in fixed psitins but usually with sufficient cable length t allw teams sme freedm fr chsing where they wish t lcate their laptp. A single table will als be made available with its use and lcatin in the presentatin space being ptinal. C13.6 Verbal Presentatin vide recrdings The Verbal Presentatins f all teams may be vide recrded by Land Rver 4x4 in Schls fr the purpse f judging review and / r pst event publicity and prmtinal purpses. C14.0 Prtfli & Pit Display Each team will be prvided with a pit display area which will be the team s base fr the event and is required t prduce a prtfli describing in a brief and cncise manner the experience, design and decisin making prcess that the team has gne thrugh in the design and build f their vehicle. C14.1 What will be judged? The Prtfli and Pit Display judges will examine each teams 20 page design prtfli and Pit Display s that they can assess the fllwing specific areas. Prtfli Identificatin f a Need r Opprtunity leading t a Design Brief - Detailed descriptin f bth the design need and user/users leading t a clear and precise design brief f a marketable prduct Research - Thrugh research f the different technlgies & systems used n multi terrian vehicles. Engineering principles identified as suitable fr the applicatin with pr & cns listed. Defined specificatin - Clearly defined stating exactly the intended design specificatin Cncepts & selectin - Number f detailed cncepts, cmprehensive selectin prcess shwing assessment against all cncept attributes. Page 14 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 Design & Manufacture - Cmprehensive detailed designs prduced & cmpnent selectin. Cmplete manufacture prcess rerdered. Evaluatin & Develpment - Cmprehensive vehicle testing cnducted, results analysed, changes made and re-evaluated. Imprvement in perfrmance recrded. Spnsrship - Gd attempt t btain spnsrship with a gd level f spnsrship btained frm external rganisatins Time Management - Excellent time management with a gd prject timing plan Jb Rles - Jb Rles clearly defined within the team with each team member taking wnership f their jb rle Finance - Bk Keeping - Excellent layut and presentatin f incme and expenditure sheet. Clear and accurate definitin f different types f csting prvided Finance - Understanding Csts - An excellent understanding f the financial aspect f the Challenge, able t explain and discuss the different types f csts and the implicatins n ther aspects f the Challenge Bill f Material (B.O.M) - Excellent BOM, very detailed with excellent understanding. Sustainability Design and Manufacture - Extensive evidence f Sustainability in design and manufacture Pit Display Pit Display - Prfessinal lking graphics and a very structured table display with display items and/r interactive Spnsrship - Gd attempt t btain spnsrship with a gd level f spnsrship btained frm external rganisatins Jb Rles - Jb Rles clearly defined within the team with each team member taking wnership f their jb rle Team Spirit - Strng teamwrk with evidence f wrking twards the final gal. Defined team identity prmted thrugh prtfli and team members. All team members invlved in decisin making prcess. Prttype Mdels - Prttype wrk n display with a very gd level f develpment. Clear and accurate definitin f different types f csting prvided Marketing - An excellent understanding f marketing with marketing material n display Refer t the Prtfli and Pit Display judging screcard fr detailed pint scring and key perfrmance indicatr infrmatin. C14.2 Team preparatin Each team must prepare a design prtfli and pit display as per C14.0. Mst imprtantly, teams need t read the Prtfli and Pit Display judging scre card carefully t ensure that all areas t be assessed are included within the cntext f their design prtfli and pit display. It is each team s decisin hw and where each area is presented. Teams shuld be mindful f the time cnstraints f judging when making these decisins. C14.3 Wh needs t attend? All team members must be present during the Prtfli and Pit Display judging sessin. Page 15 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C14.4 Judging prcess / prcedure Prtfli and Pit Display judging will take place at each teams pit display. The Judges will usually intrduce themselves then ask the team t stand clear f their display s the Judges can cnduct assessments. Team members may be asked questins by Judges t help them find certain cntent and r seek further explanatin. Design prtflis will be returned t teams s that these can be integrated int each teams display. C14.5 Design Prtfli requirements The design prtfli must be in a printed hard cpy frmat f A3 r similar size. The prtfli is limited t 20 pages which include the frnt and back cvers. This can be 20 single sided r 10 duble sided sheets. If a prtfli cmprises mre than 20 pages, the Judges will nly review the first 20 PRINTED pages fr assessment purpses. There MUST be cntent related t prject management, the team, design ideas, design develpment, research, testing, timing plan (gannt chart), finances (B.O.M) and evaluatin are cmmnly presented within the prtfli. C14.6 Pit Display setup and parameters C14.6.1 C14.6.2 C14.6.3 C14.6.4 C14.6.5 C14.6.6 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls will prvide each team with a display space including A trestle style table (use f this is ptinal). The precise space descriptin and dimensins will be annunced clser t the event. Display spaces are nrmally f apprximate dimensins 2m wide x 1m deep. A time perid will be scheduled fr when all teams will set-up their pit displays, usually n the mrning f the cmpetitin day prir t judging cmmencing. A time limit will be enfrced. Land Rver 4x4 in Schls reserves the right t apply a penalty f up t 50 pints at the discretin f the Chair f Judges fr teams that d nt cmplete their setup within the time limit, d nt leave their stand in a safe state and clear their pit and surrunding area f all rubbish. N part f the teams cmpleted pit display is allwed t prtrude beynd the physical dimensins f their allcated pit space. This includes anything that might prtrude abve the pit space highest pint e.g. flags. ONLY student team members are permitted t set-up their pit displays. There must be n supervising teacher / adult r ther utside assistance, unless deemed by Land Rver 4x4 in Schls t be a health and safety issue. IMPORTANT H&S: Please ensure that health and safety measures are cnsidered when wrking at height n yur pit display. Land Rver 4x4 in Schls and / r the Chair f Judges may instruct a team t take actin t reduce nise r remve display inclusins deemed t be inapprpriate. Land Rver 4x4 in Schls will instruct teams t remve r alter any display inclusins cnsidered t be a safety hazard. Any electrical appliance cnnected t the pwer supply must be safe and cmpatible with the hst cuntry pwer rating. Page 16 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C15.0 Engineering Teams will be interviewed by a panel f judges abut hw their vehicle was manufactured and why/hw they made the design chices n the vehicle. C15.1 What will be judged? The Engineering judges will assess the team s use f technlgies alng with the quality f manufacture f the team Vehicle. The specific areas t be assessed are: Cmpnent Surcing & Manufacturing Bdy Shell - Self-made bdy. Cnstructed well, rbust and sme after treatment evident. Chassis Off the shelf r designed and manufactured wn chassis. Excellent understanding f chassis design and hw it wrks Steering - Off the shelf r designed and manufactured wn steering system. Excellent understanding f steering design and hw it wrks. Suspensin - Off the shelf r designed and manufactured wn suspensin system. Excellent understanding f suspensin design and hw it wrks. Pwertrain - Off the shelf r designed and manufactured wn pwertrain. Excellent understanding f pwertrain design and hw it wrks. Wheels & Tyres - Off the shelf r manufactured wheels/tyres. Gd thught shwn in selectin. Excellent understanding f wheel and tyre design and hw they wrk. Tw Bar - Self-made tw bar. Cnstructed well, rbust and sme after treatment evident. Sustainability Cmpnent Surcing and Manufacture - Extensive evidence f material chices influencing Life Cycle & CO 2 Ftprint. Design Methd & Understanding Initial impressins f Vehicle - Excellent attempt t create impressin, well packaged, neat and tidy cnstructin. Design trade-ff - High level f design trade ff. Gd lgical decisin making. All elements f vehicle fit fr purpse. Materials - Gd evidence f lgical material selectins. Excellent understanding f chices. Applicatin f manufacturing prcesses - Manufactured. Many different manufacturing prcesses evident. Gd understanding f prcesses fllwed. Wrkmanship - Excellent wrkmanship ver the whle vehicle. Sustainability Cntinuus Imprvement - Extensive accunt f Sustainability and cnsideratin f mst impacts nt just CO 2. Sustainability (Materials) - Detailed evidence f hw material chices impact Sustainability. Sustainability Applicatin f Manufacturing Prcesses - Detailed evidence f hw Manufacturing Prcesses impact n Sustainability. If a vehicle fails ne r mre f the critical rules (heighted in yellw in the Technical Regulatins dcument), the team will nt be eligible t win the Page 17 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 Best Engineered Vehicle Best Track Perfrmance award r becme UK Natinal Champins. Refer t the Engineering judging screcard fr key perfrmance indicatr infrmatin. C15.2 Team preparatin The team MUST have their vehicle fully assembled and ready t present t the judges. A laptp may t be taken t engineering judging alng with the design prtfli. Other items may als be taken t help the team explain any engineering r manufacturing cncepts. The Engineering judges will nt have access t the team pit display fr judging purpses. Preparatin shuld include careful reading f the screcard describe what the judges will be lking fr. C15.3 Wh needs t attend? This judging sessin must be attended by the team manager and team design and manufacturing engineers as a minimum. C15.4 Judging prcess / prcedure Teams will be awarded pints as per the key perfrmance indicatrs shwn n the Engineering screcard. This is an infrmal interview where judges will ask the team t explain and query teams n what they have dne, including the quality f vehicle manufacture and vehicle assembly. C16.0 Track Assessment Each vehicle will be expected t successfully navigate arund a specially made ff rad track just as demanding as the real thing t test yur vehicle s 4x4 ability. C16.1 What will be judged? The track assessment will test yur vehicle s 4x4 ability in the fllwing specific areas. Time Limit - A time limit will be annunced n the day fr the cmpletin f each run f the curse. Speed Cntrl Water Prfing - a maximum depth f 50mm. Steering Autmatic Lights Sensrs Tilt Sensr Refer t the Track Assessment judging screcard fr key perfrmance indicatr infrmatin. C16.2 Team preparatin Each team must ensure their vehicle is ready fr their track assessment with the vehicle batteries fully charged and the transmitter/receiver are synchrnized. The team shuld review the track elements and decide which team member will drive what element. All team members shuld practice driving and cntrlling their vehicle as much as pssible prir t the event. Page 18 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C16.3 Wh needs t attend? This judging sessin must be attended by all team members. All team members must drive a minimum f at least 1 track element each. C16.4 Judging prcess / prcedure Teams will be awarded pints as per the key perfrmance indicatrs shwn n the track assessment screcard. C16.4.1 Breakdwns - If a vehicle breaks dwn during its attempt n the track it can be repaired within the allcated track time limit. It will then be allwed t cntinue n the track fr the remaining time. C16.4.2 Radi Cntrl Frequency - At the beginning f the reginal finals and natinal final yu may be asked t declare yur radi cntrl frequency and channel being used. This is t avid interference frm teams using the same channel r frequency. C16.4.3 Transmitter - Yu will be asked nt t turn yur transmitter n until it is yur track run. Yu may als be asked t hand in yur transmitters at the beginning f the day and nly be issued with then fr yur track run. C17.0 Trailer Test Each vehicle will be expected t successfully tw a trailer and navigate arund a specially made curse designed t test yur vehicle twing ability. C17.1 What will be judged? The trailer Test will test yur vehicle s twing ability in the fllwing specific areas. Tw Bar Speed Cntrl Steering Reversing Refer t the Trailer Test judging screcard fr key perfrmance indicatr infrmatin. C17.2 Team preparatin Each team must ensure their vehicle is ready fr their trailer test with the vehicle batteries fully charged and the transmitter/receiver are synchrnized. The team shuld review the trailer curse and decide which team member will drive. All team members shuld practice driving and cntrlling their vehicle as much as pssible prir t the event. C17.3 Wh needs t attend? This judging sessin must be attended by all team members but nly ne (1) team member is required t drive/tw the trailer. Page 19 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C18.0 Scrutineering Each vehicle will be assessed by judges checking varius elements f the vehicles such as the vehicle size (length, width and height), tilt sensrs (the tilt sensr shuld trigger a buzzer r lights), autmatic lights, weight, etc. Vehicles failing n any dimensins/feature will be penalised but nt excluded frm the challenge. C18.1 What will be judged? The fllwing specific scrutineering areas will be assessed. Maximum Overall Vehicle Size - L<350mm W<200mm 4 Wheels and 4WD (Critical Rule) H<200mm (Critical Rule) Vehicle Bdy shell Shuld be firmly secured t the vehicle cvering the main mechanical elements including wheels & tyres (Critical Rule) Tw Bar (Critical Rule) Vehicle Weight - 1.8kg Maximum (Critical Rule) Standard Equipment - 2 channel remte/7.4v battery pack/speed cntrller Functinal Steering - 2 r 4 wheel steer Lateral Tilt Sensr - Side t side/left & right Light sensitive headlights Vehicle Gemetry - Apprach Angle (25 minimum) Vehicle Gemetry - Departure Angle (25 minimum) Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Lg Refer t the Scrutineering judging screcard fr key perfrmance indicatr infrmatin. C18.2 Team preparatin The team MUST have their vehicle fully assembled and ready t present t the judges. A laptp may t be taken t scrutineering judging alng with the design prtfli. Other items may als be taken t help the team explain any engineering r manufacturing cncepts. The Scrutineering judges will nt have access t the team pit display fr judging purpses. Preparatin shuld include careful reading f the screcard describe what the judges will be lking fr. C18.3 Wh needs t attend? This judging sessin must be attended by the team manager and team design and manufacturing engineers as a minimum. C18.4 Judging prcess / prcedure Teams will be awarded pints as per the key perfrmance indicatrs shwn n the Scrutineering screcard. This is an infrmal interview where judges will ask the team questins and check the abve using scrutineering gauges. Page 20 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C19.0 Team Accunts Each team is required t recrd an accunt f all the team s incme and expenditure. The accunts must clearly shw all spnsrship, in-huse made cmpnents and the team s budget. C19.1 Budget - The budget fr each team t spend n cmpnents t build their vehicle is 175 (GBP British Pund) excluding the cst f registratin, starter kit r equipment. Teams are encuraged t make as much as pssible themselves. If yur team is successful in prgressing nt the natinal final an additinal 25 will be allwed n yur budget t make a maximum spend f 200. C19.2 Spnsrship - Teams are encuraged t seek spnsrship fr external cmpanies r rganisatins fr buying cmpnents and develping their team image and branding. C19.3 Incme & Expenditure -The accunts drawn up must clearly itemise the incme and expenditure fr the team. C19.3.1 Incme thrugh spnsrship and/r prvisin frm educatinal establishments. C19.3.2 Expenditure C19.3.2.1 Any parts made in-huse can be csted as free and nt included in the 175 C19.3.2.2 Any parts received free due t dnatins, recycling cmpnents frm previus mdel r spnsrship shuld be included in the budget at 33.33% f their RRP price. C19.3.2.3 Any cmpnents bught in shuld be included in the 175 budget at the full cst price. C19.4 Finance Sheet - Each team is required t prduce a finance sheet which details all f the abve infrmatin. Please nte the finance sheet is different t the Bill f Material (B.O.M). C19.5 Bill f Material (B.O.M) - Each team is required t prduce a B.O.M which clearly details the team s expenditure itemising each item/cmpnent purchased ut f the 175 budget. C20.0 Envirnmental and Sustainability Judges will review teams envirnmental and sustainability impact n their vehicle and prject apprach. Teams will be judged n the fllwing elements t assess the team that best demnstrates t build an envirnmentally friendly and sustainable vehicle. Vehicle weight Recyclable materials used n vehicle and thrughut the prject Carbn ftprint Elements f the prject that can be re-used in future years C21.0 Use f Scial Media Teams have the ptin t create their wn team prfile pages n scial media sites, Facebk and Twitter. This is als a great pprtunity t advertise and prmte the team and keep supprters up-tdate n prgress. Any psts, tweets, phts r status updates shuld be linked t the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Facebk and Twitter. Page 21 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Land Rver 4x4 in Schls UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 C22.0 General 4-Wheel-Drive Technlgy T help yu understand the basic engineering principles f 4-Wheel-Drive technlgy, Land Rver have created a series f tips and hints that can be dwnladed frm the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls website (www.4x4inschls.cm). These tips and hints can be used as guidance t aid yu in develping yur 4x4 vehicle and give yu a bench mark t get started. Please visit the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls website t dwnlad these dcuments but nte they are fr reference nly. C23.0 Cmputer Cding (Optinal) Teams have the ptin t add a Raspberry Pi t the vehicle and incrprate cmputer cding int their vehicle t cntrls things like the required autmatic lights and tilt sensrs, plus expend and experiment with things like parking sensrs, GPS r cameras it s entirely up t yu t the limit yu culd g t. Each team that registers t cmpete in the 2015/16 seasn will received upn request a FREE Raspberry Pi t use in the challenge. Fr mre infrmatin abut Raspberry Pi please visit www.raspberrypi.rg. T request yur FREE Raspberry Pi, please tick the check bx n the n-line registratin frm which can be fund n the Land Rver 4x4 in Schls website. C24.0 Judging Scre Sheets Examples f the judges scre sheets are prvided belw in the Appendix t prvide yu with an idea f what the Judges will be lking fr and the KPI s fr each judging element f the cmpetitin. Each scre sheet is divided int categries as utlined in this dcument. Please nte the track assessment screcard will change fr the Reginal and UK Natinal Finals. Please nw read the Technical Regulatins Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge Engineering in Mtin T: 0207 3448 444 F: 0207 3448 450 E: cntactus@4x4inschls.c.uk W: www.4x4inschls.cm Page 22 f 32 UK Cmpetitin Regulatins 2015/16 V1 13/05/2015 Cpyright 13.05.15 Land Rver 4x4 in Schls Technlgy Challenge
Scrutineering Team Name: Team N.: Key Perfrmance Indicatrs Pass Fail - Penalties Cmments Scre Maximum Overall Vehicle Size L<350mm W<200mm H<200mm 5 L = -5 / W = -5 / H = -5 All verall vehicle dimensins pass One r mre verall vehicle dimensins fails Critical Rule Fail - YES / NO 4 Wheels and 4WD Vehicle Bdy shell (firmly secured t the vehicle cvering main mechanical elements including wheels & tyres) Tw Bar Vehicle Weight (1.8kg Maximum) Standard Equipment ( 2 channel remte/ne battery pack - 7.4v maximum /speed cntrller) Functinal Steering (2 r 4 wheel steer) Lateral Tilt Sensr (Side t side/left & right) Light sensitive headlights Vehicle Gemetry - Apprach Angle (25 minimum) Vehicle Gemetry - Departure Angle (25 minimum) Vehicle Gemetry - Break ver Angle (20 minimum) 4x4 in Schls Lg 5-2 Critical Rule Fail - YES / NO Vehicle has 4 wheels all with 4WD Vehicle has less than 4 wheels and are nt 4WD 6-5 Vehicle bdy shell des cver the main mechanical elements including the vehicle's wheels/tyres Vehicle bdy shell des nt cver the main mechanical elements including the vehicle's wheels/tyres Critical Rule Fail - YES / NO 5-5 Critical Rule Fail - YES / NO Suitable tw bar N tw bar r unsuitable tw bar 5-5 Critical Rule Fail - YES / NO 1.8kg r less Over 1.8kg 5-2 Vehicle has all 3 standard equipment items Vehicle has ne r mre standard equipment items missing 5-2 Tw r mre wheels d turn left and right Tw r less wheels d nt turn left and right 7-5 Tilt sensr des sund Tilt sensr des nt sund 7-5 Lights d autmatically cme n Lights d nt autmatically cme n 3-2 Angle is greater than 25 Angle is less than 25 3-2 Angle is greater than 25 Angle is less than 25 3-2 Angle is greater than 20 Angle is less than 20 1-2 Clear 4x4 in Schls lg N 4x4 in Schls lg Please use belw r the back page fr any additinal cmments SCRUTINEERING TOTAL /60
Verbal Presentatin Team Name: Team N.: Key Perfrmance Indicatrs Lw Medium High Scre Team Image Objective/Agenda Cntent (Prcess, decisins, reasning, cnclusins) Timing & Balance N r little attempt t present a gd grup image C-rdinated Image, e.g. schl unifrm Excellent team image and branding Clearly defined & cnsistent intr, main, N clear frmat t presentatin Gd attempt at presentatin, intr, main and cnclusin cnclusin Cntent ad hc with few items cvered Cntent gd with majrity items cvered Excellent cntent, full cverage Significantly under/ver time - lacked balance T time (+-3 mins) - mstly balanced T time r under - right depth fr each tpic Team Cntributin Presentatin Aids Single presenter; n teamwrk Multiple presenters; sme teamwrk All invlved; smth teamwrk Limited use f prps and visual aids Sme effective use f prps and visual aids Highly prfessinal/riginal use f aids Quality Pr quality f presentatin Mderate quality f presentatin Gd t excellent quality f presentatin Engagement Lw energy, stilted delivery (e.g. read frm slides) Sme energy, "talking t audience" Passin, excellent delivery, enjyable, effective Questin & Answer Minimal answers, n cnnectin Mderate attempt t answer q's; sme cnnectin Fully answered, cmpelling cnnectin Sustainability Cntent.1.2.3....4.5.6..7.8.9.10. Little/ n evidence f Sustainability in the presentatin Significant evidence f Sustainability perfrmance Extensive analysis f Sustainability within the presentatin Please use belw r the back page fr any additinal cmments VERBAL PRESENTATION TOTAL /100
Prtfli Team Name: Team N.: Key Perfrmance Indicatrs Lw Medium High Scre Identificatin f a Need r Opprtunity leading t a Design Brief Research Defined specificatin Sme cnsideratin f the design need r the intended user/users leading t a design brief.....1...2...3.....4... Minimal research, cvered the basics, little evidence f different systems used in vehicles and their purpse. Infrmatin cpied frm surces with little interpretatin. Cnsideratin f bth the design need and the intended user/users leading t a clear design brief f a marketable prduct....5...6.....7...8...9... Gd verview f different 4x4 systems and basic understanding f why they are used. Detailed descriptin f bth the design need and user/users leading t a clear and precise design brief f a marketable prduct....10...11....12...13...14...15...... Thrugh research f the different technlgies & systems used n multi terrian vehicles. Engineering principles identified as suitable fr the applicatin with pr & cns listed. Basic specificatin cvering the minimum number f elements required Bradly defined specificatin with all areas cvered in sufficient detail t design withut assumptin. Clearly defined stating exactly the intended design specificatin Cncepts & selectin Design & Manufacture Number f detailed cncepts, cmprehensive selectin Minimum cncept design, little evidence f a Selectin f basic cncepts, selectin prcess prcess shwing assessment against all cncept selectin prcess. emplyed and recrded. attributes.....1...2...3.....4......5...6.....7...8...9......10...11....12...13...14...15... Limited design wrk & pr manufacture recrd. Design wrk cvering cncept t manufacture, basic cmpnent selectin and manufacture prcess. Cmprehensive detailed designs prduced & cmpnent selectin. Cmplete manufacture prcess rerdered. Evaluatin & Develpment Spnsrship Time Management Little r n evidence f vehicle testing r imprvement. Sme testing cnducted and running changes made. Cmprehensive vehicle testing cnducted, results analysed, changes made and re-evaluated. Imprvement in perfrmance recrded. Sme evidence f effrt t btain spnsrship with Gd attempt t btain spnsrship with a gd level Little r n effrt t btain any frm f spnsrship little spnsrship granted thrugh f spnsrship btained frm external rganisatins schls/establishment Little r n evidence f time management Sme t a gd level f time management with a prject timing plan Excellent time management with a gd prject timing plan
PORTFOLIO CONTINUED Key Perfrmance Indicatrs Lw Medium High Scre Jb Rles Finance - Bk Keeping Finance - Understanding Csts Bill f Material (B.O.M) Sustainability Design and Manufacture Little r n evidence f defined jb rles within the team Jb Rles defined within the team but little evidence f jb rle wnership by each team member Jb Rles clearly defined within the team with each team member taking wnership f their jb rle Sme attempt t present and lay ut the incme and expenditure in a cnsistent frmat. N definitin f different types f csting evident. Gd attempt incme and expenditure presentatin and layut clear t understand. Sme definitin f different types f csting evident Excellent layut and presentatin f incme and expenditure sheet. Clear and accurate definitin f different types f csting prvided Sme understanding f the financial aspect, but lacking in cnfidence and knwledge f hw the different csts were arrived at A gd understanding f the financial aspect f the Challenge, able t explain and discuss the different types f csts An excellent understanding f the financial aspect f the Challenge, able t explain and discuss the different types f csts and the implicatins n ther aspects f the Challenge Very basic BOM with little detail and understanding. Gd level f BOM detail and understanding. Excellent BOM, very detailed with excellent understanding. Little/ n cnsideratin f Sustainability in design r manufacture Sme cnsideratin fr Sustainability in design & manufacture Extensive evidence f Sustainability in design and manufacture Please use the back page fr any additinal cmments POTFOLIO TOTAL /140
Pit Display Key Perfrmance Indicatrs Lw Medium High Scre Pit Display Team Name: Pr pit display, little r n graphics r table display Team N.: Gd pit display with a reasnable amunt f graphics and a gd table display with display items Excellent pit display with prfessinal lking graphics and a very structured table display with display items and/r interactive Spnsrship Jb Rles Team Spirit Prttype Mdels Marketing Sme evidence f effrt t btain spnsrship with Gd attempt t btain spnsrship with a gd level Little r n effrt t btain any frm f spnsrship little spnsrship granted thrugh f spnsrship btained frm external rganisatins schls/establishment Little r n evidence f defined jb rles within the team Jb Rles defined within the team but little evidence f jb rle wnership by each team member Jb Rles clearly defined within the team with each team member taking wnership f their jb rle Pr teamwrk displayed, little pride taken in presentatin, lack f team identity, disjinted prtfli frmat. Clearly defined jb rles, evidence f team wrk & cmmunicatin. Team identity defined. Strng teamwrk with evidence f wrking twards the final gal. Defined team identity prmted thrugh prtfli and team members. All team members invlved in decisin making prcess. Little r n prttype wrk n display Gd attempt sme prttype wrk n display Lts f prttype wrk n display with a very gd level f develpment. Clear and accurate definitin f different types f csting prvided Little r n evidence f marketing Gd attempt sme marketing material n display An excellent understanding f marketing with marketing material n display Please use the back page fr any additinal cmments PIT DISPLAY TOTAL /60
Engineering Cmpnent Surcing & Manufacturing Team Name: Team N.: Key Perfrmance Indicatrs Bught Mdified Built Scre Bdy Shell Chassis Steering Suspensin Pwertrain Wheels & Tyres Tw Bar Sustainability Cmpnent Surcing and Manufacture Dnr bdy used with n mdificatin. N attempt t cver key mechanical cmpnents. Evidence f mdificatin dne t riginal bdy shell. Self-made bdy. Cnstructed well, rbust and sme after treatment evident.....1...2...3.....4......5...6.....7...8...9......10...11....12...13...14...15. Off the shelf chassis mdified t suit requirements. Off the shelf chassis used. Little understanding f Designed and manufactured wn chassis. Excellent Gd understanding f chassis design and hw it chassis design and hw it wrks. understanding f chassis design and hw it wrks. wrks.....1...2...3.....4......5...6.....7...8...9......10...11....12...13...14...15. Off the shelf steering system mdified t suit Designed and manufactured wn steering system. Off the shelf steering system used. Little requirements. Gd understanding f steering design Excellent understanding f steering design and hw understanding f steering design and hw it wrks. and hw it wrks. it wrks. Off the shelf suspensin system used. Little understanding f suspensin design and hw it wrks. Off the shelf vehicle suspensin system mdified t suit requirements. Gd understanding f suspensin design and hw it wrks. Designed and manufactured wn suspensin system. Excellent understanding f suspensin design and hw it wrks. Off the shelf pwertrain mdified t suit requirements. Designed and manufactured wn pwertrain. Off the shelf pwertrain used. Little understanding f Gd understanding f pwertrain design and hw it Excellent understanding f pwertrain design and pwertrain design and hw it wrks. wrks. hw it wrks. Off the shelf wheels/tyres. Little thught given t selectin. Little understanding f wheel and tyre design and hw they wrk....1..2....3...4...5..... Basic tw bar with little understanding f hw it wrks Off the shelf wheels/tyres. Sme thught shwn in selectin. Gd understanding f wheel and tyre design and hw they wrk.....6...7...8... 9...10...11...12... Gd tw bar with a gd level f understanding f hw it was manufactured Off the shelf r manufactured wheels/tyres. Gd thught shwn in selectin. Excellent understanding f wheel and tyre design and hw they wrk....13...14....15...16...17.....18.....19...20 Self-made tw bar. Cnstructed well, rbust and sme after treatment evident..1.2.3..4...5.6....7.8.9.10. Little/ n cnsideratin given t material chices and assciated impacts Sme cnsideratin given t material chices and Sustainability impacts Extensive evidence f material chices influencing Life Cycle & CO2 Ftprint. Please use the back page fr any additinal cmments ENGINEERING COMPONENT SOURCING & MANUFACTURING TOTAL /100
Engineering Design Methd & Understanding Key Perfrmance Indicatrs Lw Medium High Scre Initial impressins f Vehicle Design trade-ff...1..2....3...4...5.........6...7...8... 9...10...11...12... 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20... N attempt t present a gd image. Vehicle untidy and prly packaged. Tidy vehicle, reasnable attempt at packaging and shws gd ptential. Excellent attempt t create impressin, well packaged, neat and tidy cnstructin.....1...2...3.....4......5...6.....7...8...9......10...11....12...13...14...15. N design trade ff. Pr lgical decisin making. Vehicle nt fit fr purpse. Team Name: Sme design trade ff. Gd lgical decisin making. Sme elements f vehicle fit fr purpse. Team N.: High level f design trade ff. Gd lgical decisin making. All elements f vehicle fit fr purpse. Materials Applicatin f manufacturing prcesses Wrkmanship Sustainability Cntinuus Imprvement Sustainability - Materials Sustainability Applicatin f Manufacturing Prcesses....1...2...3.....4......5...6.....7...8...9......10...11....12...13...14...15. N r very little material selectins made. Little understanding f chices. Sme evidence f lgical material selectins. Gd understanding f chices. Gd evidence f lgical material selectins. Excellent understanding f chices....1..2....3...4...5.........6...7...8... 9...10...11...12... 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20... As bught cnditin. Little/n manufacturing prcesses perfrmed. Little/n understanding evident. Bught but mdified. Sme manufacturing prcesses perfrmed. Sme understanding f prcesses fllwed. Manufactured. Many different manufacturing prcesses evident. Gd understanding f prcesses fllwed....1..2....3...4...5.........6...7...8... 9...10...11...12... 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20... Pr wrkmanship with rugh, unfinished elements. Average wrkmanship t a gd standard. Excellent wrkmanship ver the whle vehicle..1..2..3..4...5.6....7.8.9.10. Little/ n evidence f cntinuus imprvement fr Sme evidence f Recyclability, Life Cycle Analysis & Extensive accunt f Sustainability and cnsideratin Sustainability. CO2 Ftprint. f mst impacts nt just CO2..1..2..3..4...5.6....7.8.9.10. Little/ n understanding f material chices and links t Sustainability. Sme understanding f material chices impact n Sustainability. Detailed evidence f hw material chices impact Sustainability..1..2..3..4...5.6....7.8.9.10. Little/ n understanding f hw Manufacturing Sme understanding f hw Manufacturing Prcesses Detailed evidence f hw Manufacturing Prcesses Prcesses impact n Sustainability. impact n Sustainability. impact n Sustainability. Please use the back page fr any additinal cmments ENGINEERING DESIGN METHOD & UNDERSTANDING TOTAL /120
Track Assessment Sectin 1 Key Perfrmance Indicatrs 1. Entry Ramp 2. Camber Dme 3. Articulatin 4. 'V' Gully Traverse 5. Hub 6. Pipe Bridge 7. Tunnel 8. Seesaw 9. Rpe Bridge Entry Obstacle Exit Scre 1 1 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1... 2 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrl f vehicle n ascent/descent (takes diagnal rute, minimal wheelspin) Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1... 2 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrl f vehicle ver element (Straight line, n wheels ff/inbetween humps) Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 wheels n each side f 'V' Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1... 2......3 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrl & maneuvrability f vehicle ver element (1 = 2 wheels drpped, 2 = 1 wheel, 3 = 0 wheels) Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1...2...3 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrl f vehicle n bridge Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1...+1 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 1 = cntrl f vehicle ver element, +1 = lights cme n Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 1 1...+1 1 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrlled and balanced peratin f Seesaw (1 = cntrl, +1 = frnt axle ver line fr 3 secnd hld) Reverse back thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1...2 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Team Name: Team N.: Cntrl f vehicle n bridge (wire in centre f tyre, minimal wheelspin) Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching /2 /6 /6 /5 /7 /7 /6 /4 /6 Please use the back page fr any additinal cmments Hand Over t Track Assessment Sectin 2 Judges Time remaining fr stage: TRACK SECTION 1 TOTAL /49
Track Assessment Sectin 2 Key Perfrmance Indicatrs 10. Off Ramp 11. 'V' Gully Dip 12. Hill Climb Entry Obstacle Exit Scre 1 1 2..+2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrlled descent (withut flipping) Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching (2 gates) 2 1... 2 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrl f vehicle ver element (gd line, minimal wheelspin) Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1..2 +2 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Team Name: Team N.: Cntrl f vehicle n hill ascent/ramp ver/descent (1-3 fr cntrl, +2 fr 3 secnd hld n descent) Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching /6 /6 /8 13. Lw Mu 14. Side Slpe 15. Rck Crawl 16. Variable Hill 17. Water Test 2 1... 2 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrl f vehicle ver element (1 = cntrl, 2 = nt tuching central psts) Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1 +1 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrl f vehicle ver element (1 + line taken ver element, +1 = buzzer/lights n) Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1.2..+2 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrl f vehicle ver element (1-2 = cntrl, +2 = withut tuching barriers) Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching 1 1..2.....3...4 1 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Frnt axle passes line Reverse back thrugh cnes withut tuching 2 1 2 Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Cntrl and balance f vehicle ver the element Passes thrugh cnes withut tuching Time remaining fr stage: /6 /6 /8 /6 /5 Please use the back page fr any additinal cmments TRACK SECTION 2 TOTAL /51
Trailer Tw Team Name: Team N.: Pints N. f Line Faults (Deduct 1 pint per fault) N. f Cylinder Faults (Deduct 2 pints per fault) N. f Assessr Interventins (Deduct 3 pints per fault) Scre Sectin 1 5 Sectin 2 5 Sectin 3 5 Sectin 4 5 Vehicle Use f team vehicle N Deductin Use f back-up vehicle 50% deductin TRAILER TOW TOTAL /20