Engineering Foundations: Principles and

Communication

Stage 1: Design package

Company name: ELICTURUS

Name Student Id Email

SAAD MAHMUD 700021468 700021468@student.curtin.edu.my
JONATHAN 700015818 700015818@student.curtin.edu.my
LEE ZONG JIN 700018691 700018691@student.curtin.edu.my
SAMUEL 700015319 700015319@student.curtin.edu.my
CLARA 700021463 700021463@student.curtin.edu.my
 Table of Contents

Drawing Package iii

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

2.0 Bill of Materials 1

3.0 Tool List 2

4.0 Specialist Construction method 3

4.1 Combination of materials 3
4.2 Wood 3

5.0 Construction Method 3

5.1 Car Body 3

6.0 Assemble Car Body 4

6.1 Part (i) 4

6.2 Part (ii) 4

7.0 Assemble the Car Wheels 5
7.1 Assemble one Car Wheel 5
7.2 Attaching the Wheel Axles on the car Body 5
7.2.1 Procedure 1 5
7.2.2 Procedure 2 5
7.2.3 Procedure 3 6
7.3 Attach the Safety Pads 6
7.4 Fasten Velcro Straps 6
8.0 Risk Management Plan 7
9.0 Tender Evaluation Criteria 10
10.0 Gantt Chart 12

Reference list 13
Drawing Package

EFPC 1.0
EFPC 1.1
EFPC 1.2
EFPC 1.3
EFPC 1.4
*Refer to construction method for this picture
1.0 Introduction
This document is composed of details and the description for the construction of a four-
wheeled car model; which will undergo a test to accelerate down an incline of 30 degrees or
more. With the guidelines and the parameters from the document a vehicle company will be
able to assemble the car successfully as required by the prospect buyer.

2.0 Bill of Materials

To reduce the costs, recycled material can be used, if it is in good condition to suit the criteria.

Product Specification INTENT OF UNITS PRICE SUBTOTAL

PRODUCT REQUIRED PER PRICE
UNIT (RM)
(RM)
Cardboard The thick brown Car wheels 4 0.25 1.00
cardboard used for A4sheets
boxes
Wood Unit Price for an A3 car body, 7 1.50 10.50
planks Material of the clamps to A3SHEETS
wood should be attach
light to avoid the wheel axles
car from crushing.
Dish Safety pads 4 0.60 2.40
sponges
Velcro Elastic properties To strap 1 .5meters 1.00 1.00
Strap the bottle
on the car
Metal Rod Wheel 60cm 1.80 3.60
Strong, solid wood axles
is required.
Unit price is for
60cm
Super glue To 10 0.60 6.00
construct
the car
body and
attach the
safety pads
Round Perfect size for the Secure the 4 0.10 0.40
screw wood stick to fit in wheels
knobs with a stronger grip
Plastic To be filled 1 1.00 1.00
bottle with with 600ml
the cap water, will
be the load
in the car
TOTAL 25.90
COST

3.0 Tool List

Appliance Use of appliance Substitute Target

Hand saw To cut the wood Jigsaw Wood

Spanner Tighten the driven Pliers Knob on wheel axles
knobs
Sand paper To smooth the ends of Metal file Wood edges and metal
the cut wire and wood wire ends
Rulers To measure the Tape measure Car body,
30cm required dimensions Safety belt, separation
1m Drawing straight edges distance between the
wheels
Scissors To cut the sponge ,the Craft knife Safety pads and strap
cardboard and the
right length of the
strap
Protractor Measure the right Goniometer Edges of car body
angles
Vernier callipers Thickness of material Digital calliper Wood plane thickness
A simple calliper Diameter of the axles.
Pencil Sketch on the wood Mechanical pencil Right length
plank
Cotton cloth Wipe out dirt Cleaning sponge Any car part
Soft brush
Mathematical Draw circles Circle template Wheels
compass
Drill To make holes Power drill Car body ,for axles
4.0 Specialist Construction Method

4.1 Combination of materials

After combine the car body, it is necessary to leave it and let it dry for at least 2 hours,
so that it has more time to bond, reducing the likeliness of the car body to easily break. Filing
the area with a sand paper, before applying glue increases adhesion. Besides follow the guide
for applying glue mentioned in the construction method, it is important to read the
instructions on the super glue package. Super glue has high adhesive properties, avoid putting
a lot of glue which will make the work messy and requires a long time for the objects to dry
initially, and stick together.

4.2 Wood

When cutting any part of the wood with the saw, make sure that a line is drawn with
a pencil before executing the process. As the wood is being cut, there is need for a strong grip
to hold the handle. Start cutting slightly away from the drawn line, to avoid altering the
measurements.

5.0 CONSTRUCTION METHOD

5.1 CAR BODY (Base of the car)

(1) The car body will consist of four sides

On the wood plank use a pencil to sketch a rectangle (diagram for the base of the
car) with the length measurements as shown. Use a protractor to measure the angles
for the rectangle, they should be exactly 90 (degrees). The rectangle must be 420mm
x 297mm, use a ruler to measure the required dimensions. Use the hand saw to cut
the base making sure that the handsaw is slightly away from the lines you would have
drawn for accurate measurements.

Plane A and B

*Note: These two planes have the same measurements; hence they are symmetrical.

Following the same instructions as above, sketch Plane A on the plank. Take notice of its
dimensions (450 x 91) mm. With precaution, cut Plane A as accurate as possible, using the
handsaw.
 Since Plane A and B are symmetrical, repeat the above instructions for Plane B.

Plane C and D

These two Planes are symmetrical and they have the dimensions of 297mm x 60mm.
Follow same procedure as that of Plane A and B, to make the planes A and B.

6.0 Assemble the Car Body

6.1 Part (i)

Measure the thickness of the wood plank (xmm) using the vernier calliper. On Plane (420
x 297) mm (which is the base of the car), draw a line with a pencil which is xmm from the edge
of the base plane going straight down from A to B (297mm side of this base plane). From the
drawn line towards the edge AB, file the surface with sandpaper and wipe out the scrap with
a cloth (this is for better adhesion as the glue is being applied). Hold the super glue at a safe
distance, apply it right outside the drawn line. Take the plane C, align the side GH of this plane
on the surface with glue, in a way that plane C is perpendicular to the base plane. For initial
drying apply gentle pressure to the sides of the two planes stuck together, by holding tightly
for at least 30 seconds.

Following the same instructions on part (i), do that same for edges:
(1) CD (edge of the base plane) and QR (the edge of the plane D)

And keep the x, separation between the pencil line and the edge of plane, constant.

6.2 Part (ii)

On plane B, use a pencil to draw a rectangle with the measurements 420mm x 60mm
making sure to leave a gap of at least x+10mm just outside the drawn rectangle to the
edges of the plane. The rectangle has to be 90 (degrees), hence use a protractor to confirm
the angles. From the pencil line moving towards the edge of the plane B for each side of
the drawn rectangle (only leave one side, which must be the length, since it does not need
to be attached to any side), to a gap of xmm, file the wood using a sandpaper downwards
maintaining the gap of xmm. Make sure all 3 sides are filed before moving to the next
procedure. Use the cloth to wipe out the debris. Apply super glue along the filed edges.
Adjoin the plane B perpendicular to side BD of the car base. For plane A do the same
mechanism as that of plane B. Adjoin plane A perpendicular to the side AC of the car base.
After the assembling process the car body will look like a rectangular prism with an open
face. Leave the car body to completely dry. After the car body has dried up, use the sand
paper to smoothen out the cut edges.
 7.0 Assemble the Car Wheels
7.1 Assemble one car wheel

Take half of the A4 cardboard sheet, using the compass and pencil, sketch 4 circles of the
diameter of 39mm. Cut out these circles with a scissors. Using superglue to stick the circles
together, to form one thick circular wheel. Leave the wheel to dry. When it has dried partially
drill a hole, not too deep, at the centre of the wheel. Do the same procedure to make 3 more
wheels.

7.2 Connect the Axle to the Car Body

7.2.1 Procedure1

Take the 2 metal rod, measure a length of 300mm on each metal rod and use a saw to
cut a rod of 300mm long. Use sand paper to smoothen out the cut ends. These 2 metal rods
are the wheel axles.

Use the vernier calliper to measure the diameter of the wheel axles. (ymm). On the wood
plank sketch four identical rectangles with the dimensions 42mm x 29mm for the base of the
clamps. Use the handsaw to cut the four rectangles. Find the centre of the rectangles by
drawing diagonal lines on the rectangle. Where the diagonal lines meet mark the centre.
Make two rectangular cube for the side of the clamps. (for dimensions refer to the drawings).
Drill a hole on the larger side of the clamp, which has a diameter close to the diameter of the
wheel axle.

7.2.2 Procedure2

Use a ruler to draw two straight lines X on the car base plane. The lines should each
be on the longest side of the base, leaving a constant gap of 22 mm from all the four edges of
the base. At the endpoints of the lines use super glue to attach the clamps (hence each line
should have a clamp at each of its end) and screw it to the base of the car for better stability,
take note of the procedures you have to follow when using super glue. Attach the clamps in
a way that they are aligned on the pencil line, hence they should be 180(degrees) on the line.
 7.2.3 Procedure3

Take one axle, two wheels and two screw knobs. Insert the axle in the pivot before
reaching the other hole of the opposite pivot, insert the wheel and move it to the end of the
pivot along the axle. Next insert the other wheel in the axle. Carefully drive in the other end
of the axle in the hole of the pivot. Move the wheel to the end of the pivot.

After inserting the axle and the wheels, at each end of the axle insert a screw knob, let
it be intact with the upright side of the pivot. To tighten the knobs for greater impact, use a
spanner. Do the same mechanism for the other remaining wheels on the last two clamps.

7.3 Attach the Safety Pads

Take the sponge, and cut it into two equal pieces using a pair of scissors. Use super glue
to attach one piece of the cut sponge at the bottom of the upright side inside the car body.
Attach the other piece at the top part of that same side. Do this for all the inner upright sides.

7.4 Fasten Velcro Straps

Take the velcro strap and cut 3 equal lengths of 357mm. Take one end of the velcro
strap and glue it at the outer part of the side of Plane A. Pull the velcro strap so that it goes
across the top of the car body, tighten it and attach the end at the opposite side of Plane B
using glue.
8.0 Risk Management Plan
S Hazards Risks Likelihood Severity Outcome Mitigation Residual Risk Evaluation
t (potential (harmful/damagin (Provide (Provide (Likelihood x severity) (to minimise or (harmful/ damaging (Likelihood x severity
a sources of g events) rating) rating) + description of eliminate these risks) events that still exist After mitigation)
g harm, project consequence after mitigations)
e interruption)
Virus was There might be 2 (unlikely) 3(moderate) 2*3=6 (moderate) Use pen drive or hard Lost pen drive. 1*1=1 (rare)
detected in virus while Files and software disk to save the files or Laptop broke down. After applying the
laptop downloading the corruption causing a save it online like on mitigations like saving
example from delay as the work has Google drive. it online, it will be very
website. to be redone Install anti-virus rare to lose the files.
software

Design fault Mistakes are 3 (possible) 3 (moderate) 3*3=9 (high) Project Designers should check Human error can still 2*2=4 (low)
made in the could not be progress the drawings carefully. occur, causing After applying the
drawings. Get stuck at design Watch tutorial video unspotted mistakes in mitigations, there is
Labels and stage and cannot on how to sketch a car measurement and still a low chance of
dimensions are proceed to in sketch up drawings. having incorrect
inaccurate construction stage measurements in the
Design

Measurements Cannot submit the drawings.

are wrong design of car on
submission day.
Zero marks will be
awarded for design
stage

Members are Working on extra 2 (minor) 2 (minor) 2*2=4 (low) Advice members that Members might still be 1*1=1(rare)
not feeling hours Causing stress do not work overtime sick and might skip It is very unlikely for
well Members fall sick and take a good rest class or meetings due one to be sick after
Complete tasks on to sickness consulting with a
time physician and receiving
Consult with a proper treatment.
physician Thus, there is a rare
chance for the risk.
 Tools for Physical injury 3 (possible) 2 (minor) 3*2=6 (moderate) Use tools with cautions Human error when 2*1=2 (low)
construction from contacts hand minor injured by Read safety instruction handling tools. Even after the
are sharp with sharp tool sharp tools before using tools Gloves are not in good mitigation, contractors
Use gloves when condition. still has a chance of
handling sharp tools. getting injured while
handling tools even
though safe caution
action is taken.

Lack of Contractor does 3 (possible) 2 (minor) 3*2=6 (moderate) Practise with the tools. Contractor can still be 2*2=4 (low)
knowledge not know how to Unable to build a Have training before careless. Since outcome is
and poor skill use tools prototype on time start constructing the Misinterpret the guide. equals 4, contractors
correctly and Slow down the prototype. still can make careless
make mistakes in progress of the project Read through guide. mistakes in handling
Construction

handling tools. Have a minor cut on tools.

finger
The majority members
cannot decide on
which idea should be
used and cannot make
a conclusion.
Part of Product crashed 4 (likely) 3 (moderate) 4*3=12 (high) Use and handle it Human error happens 1*2=2 (low)
product Need to rebuild the carefully when the prototype Even after handling the
accidentally product in a shorter Build the product by accidentally falls down product with proper
broken period using hard and high from a height care, the chances of
Slow the whole quality materials the product
progression of the accidentally dropping
design package from a dangerous
height is low.
 Car cannot Car is 3 (possible) 3(possible) 3*3=9 (high) Reduce the impact of Car can still get spoiled 1*2=2 (low)
withstand the unrecoverable Due to the small the car by changing the due to the collision After applying the
impact and caused destruction of the car, materials used when it touches down mitigation, the chances
destruction of the construction phase Replace new part of the floor of the car being unable
car must be redone materials with those to survive the impact is
damaged materials very low.
Testing

Damaged The car not 2 (unlikely) 2 (minor) 2*2=4 (low) Double checking to The axes might get 1*2=2 (low)
axels of the maintaining a -The car might go off- make sure the damaged during the The axels getting
car straight track and causing measurements of the testing stage. damaged even after
accident. axels are correct and the mitigation is
the axels are not unlikely and has a low
broken. chance

Quality of Fragile materials 2 (unlikely) 3 (moderate) 2*3=6 (moderate) Ensure that fragile Car still can break due 1*2=2 (low)
materials used are used -Malfunction of the car materials are not used to other reasons A damaged part of the
It is likely to break car might still cause
apart the car to break but it
has a low chance.
9.0 Tender Evaluation Criteria
1. Punctuality
At our company, we give significant importance to punctuality and expect other companies working
with us to be also punctual. Thus, the contractors are required to always arrive on time for meetings
and complete the assigned tasks on time.

1 2 3
Failure to attend all meetings Attended all meetings and Arrived on all the meetings
and completion of tasks submitted all tasks, but were on time and finished and
without any prior warning or late for meetings and reported back all the tasks
any proper reason. completed the tasks after the before deadline.
assigned deadline.
*Tasks for each will be assigned during the meetings by designers.

2. Communication
Communication is one of our most emphasized criteria. Everyone is required to respond to all form
of instructions (texts, emails, mails, etc.) as soon as possible. They are also required to report any
changes, issues or problems as soon as they occur.

1 2
No response at all. Nothing Responded to emails within 1
reported, when there was a day and other forms of
sudden problem. communication such as texts,
messages on social media, etc.
within 12 hours. Reported back
issues within 12 hours
whenever an issue is raised
3
Responded to emails within 12
hours and other forms of
communication within 6 hours.
Reported back issues within 6
hours.

3. Professionalism
A professional behavior must be maintained at all times. All members of the group are expected to
raise their hands and wait for their turn to speak during the meetings. They are also expected to
speak in firm and polite way. Offensive words will not be tolerated.

1 2 3
Use huge amount of offensive Use little amount of offensive Waiting for their respective
words and failure to maintain words and maintaining disciplineturn to speak and
discipline in meetings. during meetings. maintaining discipline
during meetings.
*Testimony will be provided by designers after completing all meetings with contractors
 4. Cost Efficiency
Reducing the cost is one of the skills of our team that we cherish. Thus, we want the contractors to
come up with a material list with lower costs.

1 2 3
Above 30Rm Exactly 30Rm Below 30Rm

5. Construction Schedule
The contractors must prove to us how he or she is going to manage time. Thus, they must provide us
with a timetable for their entire work.

1 2 3
Vague idea of their time Detailed overview of their time Detailed overview of their time
allocation. and task allocation of the and task allocation of the
construction process construction process and
contains examples like a chart
to understand better.

*Note: 1 mark x 5

TENDER Tender 1 Tender 2 Tender 3

EVALUATION
Marks Marks Marks
CRITERIA
Punctuality /15 /15 /15
Communication /15 /15 /15
Professionalism /15 /15 /15
Cost Efficiency /15 /15 /15
Construction /15 /15 /15
Schedule
Total /75
 10.0 Gantt Chart

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12
I.D. Tasks Person-In-charge S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 Stage 1 Design Package
1.1 Drawings
1.1.1 Download Sketchup Designers
1.1.2 Learn Sketchup Designers
1.1.3 Draft drawings Designers
1.1.4 Finalize drawings Designers
1.2 Design Specifications
1.2.1 Disscuss materials used on prototype Contractors
1.2.2 Create materials list Contractors
1.2.3 Disscuss tools used on prototype Contractors
1.2.4 Create Assemble instruction Contractors
1.3 Tender Evaluation Criteria(TEC)
1.3.1 Listing criteria required Contractors
1.3.2 Description of criteria Contractors
1.3.3 Outline of marks allocation Contractors
1.3.4 Finalize tender evaluation criteria Contractors
1.4 Risk Management Plan
1.4.1 Identify hazards, consequences, mitigation and residual risk Contractors
1.4.2 Consult manager for improvements Contractors
1.5 GANTT Chart and Unit Plan
1.5.1 Draft GANTT Chart Contractors
1.5.2 Finalise GANTT Chart Contractors
2 Stage 2 Tender Allocation
2.1 Contractor's Tender Application
2.1.1 Apply for tender individually & provides evidences Contractors
2.1.2 Study the design package Contractors
2.2 Designer's Tender Evaluation
2.2.1 Evaluate the tender submitted by contractors Designers
2.2.2 Meet up with contractors to discuss Designers
2.2.3 Work together to build the prototype Designers
3 Stage 3 Construction and Testing
3.1 Handovers
3.1.1 Fill in handover forms Contractors
3.1.2 Handover completed prototype to designers Contractors
3.1.3 Check for consistency with their design(Stage 1 Design Package)Designers
3.1.4 Complete handover paperwork and distribute to client Designers
3.2 Prototype Testing
3.2.1 Present prototype to the event day Designers
3.2.2 Prototype testing Contractors
4 Stage 4 Evaluations
4.1 Peer Presentation
4.1.1 Feedback on presentation Both
4.2 Final Reflection
4.2.1 Pro-active plan Both
4.3 Oral Presentation
4.3.1 Prepare and practice for presentation Both
4.3.2 Present the prototype during tutorial session Both
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