A space of 7x7x7 feet will be provided. The mechanism should fit completely in the space,
You can start the system manually but once the system is started , no human interference is allowed, till final step is reached.
The arrangement should have a minimum of 10 steps and 7 energy conversions. ( eg: K.E. to P.E. and P.E. to K.E. will be considered as one energy conversion)
All steps should be inter rated to each other.
Repetition of the same steps will be considered as a single step only.
Each team will be given three trials and the best of the three trials will be taken into account for the final score.
220 volts of AC supply will be made available at the venue.
Any special requirements need to be informed well in advance. If possible it will be taken care of.
No explosive reactions are allowed, includes hazardous chemicals , fire etc. The contraption must be safe to the satisfaction of the judges.
All stationary items such as tape , glue , scissors etc. should be brought by the teams itself.
The teams must prepare a table / flowchart showing the activities , energy conversions taking place in their mechanism.
Maximum number of participants in a team is restricted to 4 . Members can from different colleges.
The registration fees are Rs. 150/- per team for Non SAE members and 100 for SAE members. (Atleast 2 members of the team should be SAE members for the reduced price )
The last date for registration is 17th Feb 2010.
All participants should report 1 hour before the event. The time will be put up on the website at a later date. They should also bring their college I Cards.
Judges decision is final and binding. Co ordinators reserve the right of changing or cancellation of any of the above before or during the event.
Participation certificates will be provided .
Rules
Car has to be brought by the participants themselves.
The car needs to travel a minimum distance of 2 feet and has to stop before 3 feet from the starting point.
Walls can not be used as stoppers. ( Wall implies any barrier whose height is greater than one third the diameter of the tyre. )
The whole car has to cross the 2 feet mark.
The teams must prepare a table / flowchart showing the activities , energy conversions taking place in their mechanism.
Judging Criteria
Number of steps involved to execute the task.
Number of energy inter conversions.
Robustness & sturdiness of the mechanism.
Innovativeness & Creativity
Build quality
Registration :
Registration for this event has begun. Please register your team at the earliest .
A registration fee of Rs. 150/- for all teams ( max members 4 ) is required to be sent either via draft or cheque. A confirmation email will be sent to you only after we receive your draft / cheque. The demand draft / cheque should be in the name of ' SAE INDIA COLLEGIATE BRANCH , MIT PUNE ' .
