EFFICYCLE-GUIDENCE

EVENTS:

The following are the events conducted in Efficycle.

1-static event

2-dynamic event

3-endurance event

STATIC EVENT:

These are the tests which are conducted to check the specification of the
efficycle model. This includes the testing of vehicle dimension, ground clearance,
stability and other rules as specified in the rule book. It does not include any of the
tests in motion of the vehicle.

NOTE:

If the vehicle faces any problem then they will be provided with sufficient
time to rectify. If the problem is not rectified then it will be considered as failed.

DYNAMIC TEST:

These tests are carried to test the vehicle’s steering, breaking, acceleration,
stability during motion of the vehicle, suspension test and it also includes the
testing in track. This track will be in such a way that it has sand, water, stones,
humps, and other irregular surfaces.

NOTE:

If any of the vehicle faces any problem (in welding, stability, or other factors) they
will be provided will sufficient time to recover. If the problem is not rectified, then
the vehicle will be considered as failed.
ENDURANCE TEST:

It is the final level test. It measures only the laps which are covered by the
vehicle. So the drivers should be able to drive the vehicle for longer period. In
some cases, the leading vehicle will be entered into the track where the slow
running vehicles should give way to the leading vehicle or the reduction in points
will be provided to those vehicles. The track will be simple.

DESIGN:

The following procedures are followed.

DRIVER:

On the basis of the height and weight of the drivers the vehicle design
should be started. There should be proper spacing in between the drivers and the
vehicle body.

POWER CALCULATION:

It should be designed in such a way that maximum power output should be

achieved from lesser power input. Either the power transmission can be done in
chain or by using propeller shaft. There should not be any power interruption. The
vehicle should continue to run by using the pedal after the cut off of power supply
to the driving motor.

SEAT:

It should be provided with proper seat belts as described in the rule book.

CHASSIS:

It has no material restriction. There should not be any fasteners joints or any
other removable joints. Any welding process can be used to build the chassis.
SAFETY AND ECONOMIC FEATURES:

The drivers should be in safe condition in any of the vehicle condition. The
drivers can be able to come out of the vehicle within 5 sec. usage of any internal
combustion engines are restricted.

CAPTAINSHIP:

These are basic qualification of a good captain.

He should identify the skill from each and every member of efficycle team.

He should find the available resources for the fabrication.

He should have more knowledge about automobile technology.

He should be able to give solution for then practical difficulties faced during
fabrication.

He should motivate the team members and should not posses any negative
thoughts.

TEAM MEMBERS SELECTION:

The team members should be selected in such a way that the efficycle should
be standardized in the college.

The most efficient workers with sufficient knowledge should be taken.

The members should be taken on the basis of area in which they are going to
be placed.
TIPS:

o Before making the Efficycle model, a prototype should be done at low

cost.
o Wastage should be reduced.
o One should not prefer others to fabricate the model fully.
o Before designing, the each and every component should be studied
and then the design should be started.
o PRO-E and ANSYS are the basic described software.
o A separated person should be allotted for the maintenance of papers
and other recordings.
o The inverted delta format Efficycle design is standardized.
o We have to get pass in each and every test and there must be some
outstanding performance in few tests.
o The height of the vehicle should be less in order to maintain the center
of gravity.
o It should possess complete aerodynamic stability.
o Transportation be should be done with more attention.
o The vehicle should be taken to the final event taking place area before
two to three days and the drivers should be provided with more
practice