FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND

SCIENCE
Engineering Foundations Principles and
Communication
Stage 1: Design Package

Phantom Enterprise

NAME STUDENT ID ROLE

Athena Marie Thien Shuk Ting 700018670 Contractor

Lu Jun Hao 700017525 Contractor

Joseph Newn 700018617 Contractor

Jefferson Mitchell Anak Aying 700018406 Designer

Thierry Wong Yu Wei 700018800 Designer

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 Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

1.1: Company Profile 4

1.2: Companys Member Information 5

2.0 Drawings

2.1 : 3D View of Mars Rovers 6

2.2 : Top, Bottom, Side and Front View of Mars Rover 7

2.3 : Front, Top, Side View of Mars Rover with Measurements 8

2.4 : Top and Front View of Mars Rovers Body 9

2.5 : Top and Side View of the Mars Rovers Wheel 10

2.6 : Top, Side and Front View of Part A of the Mars Rover 11

2.7 : Top and Front View of the Sponge 12

2.8 : Top and Front View of Part B of the Mars Rover 13

2.9 : Front and Top View of the Mars Rovers Axle 14

3.0 Specification

3.1 : Introduction 15

3.2 : Dimension Summary 15

3.3 : Materials Details Information 15

3.3.1 : Materials Estimated Cost 17

3.3.2 : Tools Detailed Information 18

3.4 : Construction Procedure 20

3.4.1 : Cutting of Body Parts of Prototype 20

3.4.2 : Assembly of Prototype Body Parts 20

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 3.5 : Specialist Construction Techniques 22

4.0 Tender Evaluation Criteria

4.1 : Introduction 23

4.2 : Criteria Summary 23

4.3 : Criteria Explained in Depth 24

4.3.1 : Communication and Language Skills 24

4.3.2 : Technical Skills 24

4.3.3 : Responsive 24

4.3.4 : Punctuality 25

4.3.5 : Cost and Resources 25

4.4 : Marking Scheme 26

4.5 : Evaluation Table 27

5.0 Risk Management Plan 28

5.1 : Risk Matrix Table 28

5.2 : Safety Plan on Design Stage 29

5.3 : Safety Plan on Construction Stage 31

5.4 : Safety Plan on Performance Testing Stage 33

6.0 Gannt Chart 35

7.0 Reference List 36

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1.0 Introduction
Phantom Enterprise is a company that owned by 5 students of Engineering First Year of Curtin University
Malaysia. This report is prepared to discuss the specifications of the designing process of a prototype (vehicle).
Phantom Enterprise will be completing the prototype with every members effort and teamwork.

1.1 Company Profile

Company Name: Phantom Enterprise

Company Address: CDT 250,98009 Miri Sarawak, Malaysia.

Company Contact: 010-984 3763

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1.2 Companys Members Details
Name : Jefferson Mitchell Anak Aying

Student ID : 700018406

Contact Number : 0109843763

Role : Designer
Email Address : 700018406@student.curtin.edu.my

Name : Thierry Wong Yu Wei

Student ID : 700018800
Contact Number : 01110553735

Role : Designer
Email Address : 700018800@student.curtin.edu.my

Name : Lu Jun Hao

Student ID : 700017525
Contact Number : 0168278748
Role : Contractor
Email Address : 700017525@student.curtin.edu.my

Name : Athena Marie Thien Shuk Ting

Student ID : 700018670
Contact Number : 0109494868
Role : Contractor
Email Address : 700018670@student.curtin.edu.my

Name : Joseph Newn

Student ID : 700018617
Contact Number : 0143535669
Role : Contractor
Email Address : 700018617@student.curtin.edu.my

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2.1 3D View of Mars Rover

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2.2 Top, Bottom, Side and Front View of Mars Rovers

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2.3 Front, Top, Side View of Mars Rovers with Dimensions

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2.4 Top and Front View of Mars Rovers Body

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2.5 Top View and Side View of the Mars Rovers Wheels

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2.6 Top, Side and Front View of Part A of the Mars Rover

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2.7 Top and Front View of the Sponge

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2.8 Top and Front View of Part B of the Mars Rovers

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2.9 Front and Top View of the Mars Rovers Axle

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3.0 Specifications
3.1 Introduction
This document contains the specification for the construction of the prototype Mars Lander. Based
upon this specification, a company will be able successfully manufacture the prototype Mars Lander to the
standard expects by client, Empact.

3.2 Dimension Summary

The drawing package should be referred to as the definitive authority on all dimensions. A
summary of the main dimensions are as follows in Table 1:

Table 1: Dimension Summary

Dimension Name Dimension Value (mm)

Body Diameter 100
Body Height 120
Bottle Height 318
Bottle Diameter 90

3.3 Materials Details Information

Materials Dimensions Functions Quantities Source

318mm(Height) * Body of
Cola bottle 1 Recycled material
90mm(Base) prototype

Disc 60mm(Radius) Wheel 16 Recycled material

Double tape - To wrap the disc Sufficient Super Save Concept Store

45mm(Length) * To reduce the

Sponge 45mm(Width) * impact of front 1 Recycled material
40mm(Height) prototype

S.H.Sing Huat Engineering

Washer 3.9688mm(Radius) To reduce friction 8
Sdn.Bhd

390mm(Length) *
Side wooden
15mm(Width) * Base of prototype 2 Recycled material
plank
20mm(Height)

Balloon - Wrap the disc 4 Super Save Concept Store

S.H.Sing Huat Engineering

Nut - Gear system 8
Sdn.Bhd

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 Nail - Connect the wood 6 Recycled Material

80mm(Length) *
Base wooden Support the
15mm(Width) * 3 Recycled Material
plank prototype
10mm(Height)

Connect the
prototype with
Fishing line - 1 Recycled Material
the base wooden
plank

Connect the
prototype with
Cable Ties - 4 Super Save Concept Store
the base wooden
plank

S.H.Sing Huat Engineering

Axle 126mm(Length) Connect the disc 2
Sdn.Bhd

100mm(Length) To smoothen the S.H.Sing Huat Engineering

Sandpaper surface of wood 1
*100mm(Width) Sdn.Bhd

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3.3.1 Materials Estimated Cost

Materials Quantities Estimated Cost Estimated subtotal

(RM) (RM)

Cola bottle 1 1.50 1.50

Disc 16 0.10 1.60

Double tape 1 2.50 2.50

Sponge 1 0.30 0.30

Washer 8 0.21 1.68

Wooden Plank 1 1.00 1.00

Balloon 4 0.12 0.48

Nut 8 0.40 3.20

Nail 6 0.10 0.60

Fishing line 1 3.00 0.30

Cable Ties 4 0.05 0.20

Axle 2 3.07 6.14

Sandpaper 1 0.20 0.20

Super Glue 1 1.59 1.59

Total cost 21.29

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3.3.2 Tools Details Information

Tools Functions Source

Meter ruler Measure the length of Curtin Mechanical

materials Workshop

Pencil Mark the dimensions and Curtin Mechanical

take points Workshop

Cordless drill Drill a hole on cola bottle Curtin Mechanical

Workshop

Measuring tape Measure the dimensions of Curtin Mechanical

materials with high accuracy Workshop

Wooden saw Cut the wooden plank into Curtin Mechanical

the measurable length Workshop

Super glue Stick the sponge at the front Super Save Concept Store
of prototype

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Penknife Cut the holes of the Curtin Mechanical
woodplank Workshop

Scissors Cut the fishing line Curtin Mechanical

Workshop

Hammer Connect the woodplank by Curtin Mechanical

using nail Workshop

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3.4 Construction Procedure

3.4.1 Cutting of body parts of prototype

Part 1: Wood

Cut a wooden plank into 5 parts for the frame by using a wooden saw. 3 parts are identical with a
measurement of 80mm as length, 10mm as height and 15mm as width. 2 parts are identical with a measurement
of 390mm as length, 20mm as height and 15mm as width. The wood is then cleaned by sandpaper.

Part 2: Sponge

Cut a sponge to a dimension of 45mm as length, 40mm as height and 45mm as width. This is to decrease impact
force.

Part 3: Bottle

Cut the top of the bottle using a penknife with a measurement of 70mm as the length and 70mm as the width.

3.4.2 Assembly of prototype body parts

The very first step of the procedure is to attach the wooden planks together. Using a hammer, nail 3
nails at their respective area for both sides of the wooden plank against the base wooden plank with a gap of
15 mm between each wooden plank. Once the wooden planks are attached together, measure 1.5 cm from each
end of side wooden plank and drill two holes of 1.5mm in diameter on each side symmetrically. Note that this
procedure is for the frame of the prototype.

Next, to make the wheel, glue four CD discs perfectly together using super glue. Then tape the
circumference of the four attached CD disc using the double-sided tape. Note that one ends of the double-sided
tape remains sealed. When the glue is dry, continue the process by wrapping a balloon over it. Repeat this step
with the other three wheels.

The next step is assembling the moving part of the prototype. Slot the 140mm screw (axle) into the
holes that were drilled into the side of the wooden plank for both front and back axle. Ensure that the
measurement is the same on both sides after slotting the screw. Lock the screw in place using a nut, ensure that
the nut is fully locked until it reaches the wooden plank. Insert a washer followed by the wheel that was made
and insert another washer, finally secure every part by using the bolt. Repeat this step for the rest of the sides.

Lastly, poke two holes on each sides of the water bottle as shown in 2.0 Drawing. Insert the fishing line into
the two holes from the bottle and tie to the base of the wooden plank. The step is repeated for the other side

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of the prototype. Next using the cable tie, insert it between the wooden base and back to the top and secure it.
Then cut the excess cable tie which may be sticking out after securing it. Repeat this for every gap between
the wooden base. Note that the cable ties have to be apart from each other. Finally, the sponge with a
dimension of 40mm as length, 40mm as height and 20mm as width is glued to the front of prototype to act as
jolt absorber.

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3.5 Specialist Construction Techniques
1. Accurate drilling of hole
Holes is needed to be drill correctly in the process for slotting the screw (axles). Therefore, accurate
drilling skill is needed for contractors to complete their construction process successfully.

2. Precise hammering

The wooden side planks and the wooden base planks are attached together by nailing them
perpendicularly. The contractors must have the skills of hammering the nails precisely with the correct
amount of force. Much external force may cause the wood to split.

3. Handling of saw

The wooden plank comes in a large piece, which requires the contractors to cut it down with the
correct dimensions in order to allow the prototype to achieve its best performance. So, the contractors
should have the skills and knowledge in using the wooden saw efficiently without causing any injuries.

4. Sponge shaping

The sponge should be cut with the given dimensions so that it can act as safety device so that it can
reduce impact during crash.

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4.0 Tender Evaluation Criteria
4.1 Introduction
This section of document contains the criteria that will be used to evaluate potential fabrication
companies for the manufacture of Phantom Enterprise. The winning tenderer for the manufacture will be
the group that most successfully satisfies the criteria that are laid out below.

4.2 Criteria Summary

Criteria Title Criteria Details Mark

Communication and Language Feedback given if there is any /30

Skills Propose good questions shows that the
company are interested
Language used it very clear and precise
Formal manner is praiseworthy
Technical Skills Experience in sawing wood /25
Experience in using a hot glue gun
Experience in using a driller
Multiple experience in doing projects and
familiar with tools
Responsive Progress are reported according to setted /15
deadline
Any problems are required to be reported
immediately
Minutes of meeting received within 24 hours
Punctuality Tendering companies are punctual to meetings /15
Any reason for absences are notified for a
replacement meeting with an apology email.
Cost and resources Alternative materials can be used. /15
Able to work within a budget
Using recycled materials
Total /100

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 4.3 Criteria Explained in Depth

4.3.1 Communication and Language Skills

The capability of the tenderer to propose any inquiries or issues towards the tendering companies that
they may have notice from the design via email to. The feedback or questions on the tendering companys
design by the contractors must be sensible and logical.

Issues noticed by contractors can be clarified in the feedback to enlighten the tenderer. Any proposals
for an improvement to the design will be much appreciated.
The information required could include the following details:
Questions on design;
Written feedback;
Improvements (If possible).

4.3.2 Technical Skills

The proficiency of professional and technical personnel that the tenderer propose to employ on the
project needs to be assessed with particular emphasis on the skills and experience in technical areas
comparable to the project.
The information required for construction include the following details:
Using hot glue gun
Sawing wood
Using a driller

4.3.3 Responsive
The initiative of the tenderer to be able to indicate the construction progress and any issues experienced
during the construction to the tendering company within 24 hours after construction.
It is also necessary that the tenderer is able to accomplished and send the minutes of the meeting held
by tendering company within 24 hours after the meeting. This is to provide clear clarification to the tendering
company that work is in progress. In the event, that the tendering company wishes to suggest improvements
on the vehicle, the contractors must immediately call for a meeting with Phantom Enterprise within two
working days.

4.3.4 Punctuality
Punctuality is one of the core principles to succeed in constructing this project. We demand contractors

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to always arrive on time or a few minutes earlier before any meetings with Phantoms company. The tendering
company must comply to Phantom Enterprises specified deadline to complete the construction of project.
The tendering company is expected to present the completed progress within 10 working days after the
contract is tendered. The project must be ready before the deadline of submission to ensure there is enough
time for the performance testing stage.

4.3.5 Cost and Resources

The tendering company will be assessed based on how well they deal with their budget. A lower sum
spent on the project is much highly preferred since recycled material are permitted for the project. Phantom
Enterprise appreciate a resourceful and inventive tendering company because we believe in limiting waste
products and lessening cost.

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4.4 Marking Scheme
0-9%
-No feedback given
-Unable to provide a sensible
question to the company
Communication -Language used other than
and Language english
Skills -Unable to speak or write in a
fluent manner in English
0-8%
-Poor proficiency on technical
skills.
-Low knowledge with using
tools.
Technical Skills
-Willing to learn to improve
on technical skills.
0-5%
-Not initiative in indicating
progress report or trouble
encountered unless pursued.
-Minutes of meeting not
Responsive received within 24 hours or
not at all.
0-5%
-Late submission
-No reschedule of meeting
-No apologies submitted by
absentees
Punctuality
10-19%
-Feedback wasnt transmitted
clear enough to understand
-Questions and problems
propose are sensible and
logical
- Good english but not
concise enough
- Moderate skills in speaking
and writing in English
9-16%
-Moderate knowledge on
technical skills.
-Has pass experience with
using tools and doing project.
-Brief research before
tendering.
6-10%
-Progress is reported once a
while but not occasionally.
-Only a few issues or serious
issues are reported.
-Minutes of meeting received
but not within 24 hours.
6-10%
-Submitted a rough estimation
of each stage of construction
with timetable
-Punctual on several meetings
-Apologies mostly submitted
by absentees
- Reschedule of meeting
within a 36-hour limit
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20-30%
-Feedback was
satisfactory
-Exceptional questions
provided to the
company
-Perfect grammar and
language used is
understandable
-Formal manner is
admirable
17-25%
-Professional
knowledge on technical
skills.
-Multiple experience
with doing projects and
familiar with tools.
-Done research before
tendering.
11-15%
- Progress is reported
according to the
schedule date
-Any issue encountered
are reported
immediately to the
company
-Minutes of meeting
received within 24
hours
11-15%
-Submitted a detailed
estimation of each
stage of construction
with timetable
-Punctual on every
meeting
- Submitted apologies
and reason of meeting
rescheduled
-Contractors are
present in every
meeting
 0-5%
-Tendering company is
unlikely to handle the
cost of the project
Cost and successfully
Resources - used inappropriate and
non-recyclable materials
to construct the vehicle.
6-10% 11-15%
Tendering company is close -Tendering company
to manages to use
keeping the budget less than RM 15
within the RM30 - uses suitable
-used materials that are fairly and recyclable
suitable to construct the materials to construct
vehicle. the vehicle.

4.5 Evaluation Table

Criteria Tender A Tender B Tender C

Time management and

/20 /20 /20
punctuality

Cost estimation and

money management /20 /20 /20

Communication
/20 /20 /20

Teamwork /20 /20 /20

Experience /20 /20 /20

Total /100 /100 /100

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5.0 Risk Management Plan

5.1 Risk Matrix Table

Consequence (Severity)

Likelihood
Minor Moderate Major Extreme

Almost
High Extreme Extreme Extreme
Certain

Extreme
Likely Moderate High Extreme

Moderate Moderate High High Extreme

Unlikely Low Moderate High High

Very
Rare Low Moderate Moderate
Low

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5.2 Safety Plan on Design Stage

Design Stage

Sketch Up Insufficient
Opinions of other
Risk program Punctuality knowledge on Sketch
members
crash Up

Lost of car May not meet the May not meet Unable to produce a
Hazard
design deadline deadline proper design

Likelihood Possible Likely Likely Likely

Severity Extreme Extreme Major Major

Always Have regular Make sure all

backup the meetings and have members are Watch more tutorial
Mitigation
an agreeable present in every videos
file design meeting

Teamwork
between
Residual Risk Redo design Marks reduced Poor car design
members will
be poor

Residual Likelihood Unlikely Rare Unlikely Rare

Risk
Evaluation Severity Major Minor Moderate Minor

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Sketch Up Program crash

A program may malfunction due to unexpected virus is a serious problem that the team may face. If the
team undergoes such difficulties, this will greatly obstruct the design process and may cause the designers to
redo their job. According to the risk matrix table the residual risk evaluation is high so precaution should be
taken such as designers should always have the design backed up in a hard disc.

Opinions of other members

Input of other members are important for the improvement of the design but too much may cause
confusion for members and obstruct the design process. To avoid this, members should have regular meeting
to finalize the design that they all can agree on. According to the risk matrix table the residual risk evaluation
shows that it is very low therefore minor precaution such as communication among members should be
sufficient.

Punctuality

The punctuality of team members are important for sufficient progress in the design stage. If a member
is uncooperative and absent during the meetings, this will affect the teams synergy as they may not be able to
discuss issue on the prototype. Thus, all members should commit their time and cooperate to the time on when
and where the meetings are held unless given the circumstances. According to the risk matrix table the residual
risk evaluation is moderate so precaution should be taken such as team members should be committed to their
assign part in the report.

Insufficient knowledge on Sketch Up

Designers play a very important role in designing the prototype which allows members to progress to
the next stage. Therefore, insufficient knowledge on the program may produce a poor design. Thus, designers
should look up on tutorial videos on the internet to increase their knowledge on how to use the program
sufficiently. According to the risk matrix table the residual risk evaluation is very low so minor precaution
should be taken such as designers should learn to sufficiently use Sketch Up.

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5.3 Safety-Plan on Construction Stage

Construction Stage

Risk Hammering Wood chip during

nails for the sawing Inappropriate Unable to obtain
prototypes frame shape sufficient materials
frame

Hazard Accidentally Accidentally cut May obstruct the

impact the during the Drag force will construction process
fingers during construction slow down the and not run smoothly
the
process car
construction
process

Likelihood Likely Likely Likely Unlikely

Severity Extreme Extreme Moderate Major

Mitigation Wear safety

gloves and Ensure all material is
Wear safety Make the
have cautions obtained before
gloves, long sleeve frame shape
when starting the
and long pants aerodynamics
hammering construction process
the nail

Residual Risk May cause May cause Car may not

May not meet the
fingers to infection progress in a
deadline
bleed or be straight line
swollen

Residual Likelihood Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely

Risk
Evaluation Severity Extreme Major Moderate Major

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Hammering nails for the prototypes frame

During construction process, the hammer upon impact can injure the constructors fingers while they
are holding the nail in place. The severity can be extreme. Therefore, members are requested to wear safety
gloves and take extra precaution during the process. According to the risk matrix table the residual risk
evaluation is high so precaution should be taken such as contractors should focus and wear suitable attire during
the hammering process.

Wood chip during sawing

During the sawing process, wood chip are bound to produce from the wood that are cut for the frame
of the car. The risk of getting injuries to the skin is likely therefore members should be cautious when handling
the tools and always have safety gloves, long sleeve and long pants on during the process. According to the
risk matrix table the residual risk evaluation is high so precaution should be taken such as contractors should
wear suitable attire during sawing process

Inappropriate frame shape

When constructing the frame shape of the prototype, the contractors must ensure that every measurement are
accurate before securing the respective parts. However, if the frame shape of the prototype is not according to
the design, it is likely to not progress in a straight line causing in a failure during the test. According to the risk
matrix table the residual risk evaluation is moderate so precaution should be taken such as designers should
design according to physics concept.

Unable to obtain sufficient materials

Contractors maybe unable to obtain sufficient materials and the tools for the project due to availability.
Though this is unlikely, the severity is major because more time will be consumed which will cause the
dissatisfaction of clients as the company is unable to reach the deadline. According to the risk matrix table the
residual risk evaluation is high so precaution should be taken such as contractors should get materials ready
before starting contraction process.

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5.4 Safety-Plan on Performance Testing Stage

Performance Testing Stage

Risk Impact force Heavy mass of Unsuitable

during drop test prototype condition Car may yaw
during testing

Hazard Parts of the Increase May give Car will not travel
prototype might acceleration inaccurate smoothly to the
break apart which produce results destination
greater impact
force

Likelihood Likely Likely Almost certain Almost certain

Severity Major Moderate Major Major

Mitigation Ensure that Use lighter Make sure the Tighten the bolt in
during material testing surface between the wheel
construction is smooth and and also insert
less air washer in between
process, all parts
movement each bolt
are secure
properly

Residual Risk Insupportable Wheels may Unable to Unable to finish the

results crack finish the testing
testing

Residual Likelihood Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely Unlikely

Risk
Evaluation Severity Major Moderate Major Major

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Impact force during drop test

It is likely that the parts of prototype car may be damaged due to accidents which may lead to serious
consequence. Designer and contractor should be cautious on the well-being of the prototype during
transportation process. Contractors are advice to tape the wheels with double tape to absorb the impact force.
Tools and materials should be brought along to repair promptly the damage sustained by the prototype.
According to the risk matrix table the residual risk evaluation is high so precaution should be taken such as
contractors make sure parts as in place properly.

Heavy mass of prototype

A heavy car mass will increase its acceleration. However, it will cause the impact force to be greater.
This will cause a heavy damage on the prototype. Therefore, designers and contractors should use lighter
material to decrease the mass of prototype. According to the risk matrix table the residual risk evaluation is
moderate so precaution should be taken such as designers should think of other material to replace the heavy
material.

Unsuitable condition during testing

The condition of the surrounding such as the surface of the ramp and possibly the wind may cause
disruption during the testing of prototype. In order for a successful test, it is to be assured that the condition is
suitable for a steady test whereby the surface is smooth and less air movement. According to the risk matrix
table the residual risk evaluation is high so precaution should be taken where the testing ground should be in
suitable condition.

Car may yaw

It is almost certain that the car may yaw thus an unsmooth journey to the destination during testing
because of loose parts. To prevent this, contractors should tighten the bolt between the wheels and insert
washers between each bolt to decrease friction between them. According to the risk matrix table the residual
risk evaluation is high so precaution should be taken whereby contractors should make sure the bolts are
tightened.

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6.0 Gantt Chart Project Schedule

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Planek T. 2016. Safety and Health Forum. Retrieved from

http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-safety-research.

Glenn, Walter. (2014). How to take care Your tools. Retrieved from

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-tools-1543310658.

Waldeck, Katie. (2013). 14 Surprising Uses For Cable Ties. Retrieved from
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/surprising-uses-for-zip-twist-cable-ties.html.
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http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/04/guide-to-safety-features/index.html.

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