5 GKDC

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Way to victory
 Major changes in rulebook
Challenges in the event
Stages involved
What is PFR
PFR Presentation

What is GKDC
30min
 What is Gantt Chart
What is the importance of this report
How should one proceed to make a proper Gantt Chart
Factors to be considered while making Gantt Chart
Importance of timeline in Gantt Chart
Sample format

Gantt Chart
25min
 What is DVP
Importance of DVP
Tests to be included in DVP
Understanding the procedure
Duty allocation
Testing Reports
Deadlines in DVP
Understanding the Format

DVP
25min
 What is FMEA
Importance of FMEA
Failures to be included in FMEA
Understanding the procedure
What is Failure Mode
What is Potential Cause of Failure mode
What is Detection
What is Severity
What is RPN
What are Rating Factors
Understanding the Format

FMEA
45min
 What is Cost Report
Cost factors involved
Cost of components
Material Cost
Process Cost
Fasteners Cost
Tooling
Labor Cost
Miscellaneous
Need of Pie Chart/Graph

Cost Report
30min
 Business Idea
Type of Business
Mission, Vision
Company Hierarchy
Target market/audience and their expectations
Initial Investment
Investors Scope
Investment Proposals
Investment Policies
Production Plans
Infrastructure Required
Labor/Employee Management
Machinery Required
Turnover & Figures Justification
Break Even Analysis
Confidentiality Clause

Business Plan
60min
 Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Goal of Project
Technical Specifications
Special Features
Chassis
Chassis Analysis
Engine & Transmission
Braking
Steering
Wheel & Tyres
Body Works
References

Design Report
Acknowledgement
10min
 Table of Contents
Table of Figures
Table of Signs/Notations

Table of Contents
10min
 Small description of Design Report

Abstract
10min
 Introduction to the Design Challenge
Introduction to the Organization conducting it
Introduction to the team and its aim

Introduction
10min
 Rulebook Satisfaction
Aesthetics Expectations
Ergonomics Expectations
Safety
Light Weight
Performance Expectations

Goal of Project
20min
Overall length 67 inches

Overall width 49.5 inches

Wheelbase 44.5 inches

Track width Front: 43 inches Rear: 36.5 inches

Ground Clearance 1.75 inches

Centre of Gravity X, Y, Z Coordinates

Overall weight 130 kg (including driver)

Engine Honda Shine 125cc

Drivetrain CVT

Tyres FRONT 10x4.50x5 inches , REAR 11x7.10x5

inch
Braking Hydraulic disc Brake200 mm Diameter,
Stopping Distance (40km/hr) : 11m (1.9 sec)
Steering Turning Radius : 1.48m Camber : +2

Acceleration 9 m/sec2

Technical Specifications
10min
Special Features
10min
 Rulebook Requirements
Design Considerations
Performance Expectations
Material Selection and Reasoning
Material Calculation
Material Certification
Chassis Design Goals
Methodologies
Design VS Manufacturability

Chassis
30min
 Calculation of Impact Forces
Fixed Geometry/Constraints
Direction of Forces
Force in terms of gs
Frontal Impact
Side Impact
Rear Impact
Factor of Safety

Chassis Analysis
60min
 Rulebook Constraints
Specifications of Engine
Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Acceleration Calculations
Power Limited Acceleration
Traction Limited Acceleration
Maximum Speed

Engine & Transmission

60min
 Rulebook Requirements
Brake Test Procedure
Basic Equation of Brakes
Constant Deceleration
Braking Forces
Stopping Distance and Stopping Time
Brake test qualifying criterion

Braking
60min
 Rulebook Requirements
Go Kart Steering System
Design
Ackermans Geometry

Steering
25min
 Rulebook Requirements
Aesthetics
Material for Bodyworks
Weight Factor

Body Works
30min
 CoG
Static Load Distribution
Design Symmetry
Lateral Load Transfer
Longitudinal Load Transfer
Increasing Torsional Stiffness
Bending Stiffness
Asymmetrical Effects

Other Important Discussions

 Coordination of Team Members
Lengthy Presentation
Time Factor
Lack of Knowledge of the Content included in PPt
Nervousness
Fear of Disqualification
Bad interview/viva
Lack of Presentation Skills

Problems Encountered in PFR

30min