Engineering Foundation - Principles and Communication 100

Semester One , 2017

Stage One: Design Package

Group Members

Name Miri ID Perth ID Role

Kaavya Priyan Kesavan 700018400 19200064 Designer

Chong Chao Shiong 700020034 19046530 Designer

Rachael Liong Mei Yen 700018824 19106421 Designer

Teow Kai Xin 700018227 19211778 Contractor

Wilson Wong 700019030 19109462 Contractor

Ariston Antonio 700018774 19102869 Contractor

Caipusan
 Table Content

1.0 Design Drawing

1.1 Isometric View of Mars Rover 2
1.2 Orthographic Top View 3
1.3 Isometric Exploded View 4
1.4 Orthographic Exploded Front View 5
1.5 Orthographic Exploded Side View 6
1.6 Lid of Box 7
1.7 Isometric Back Wheel View 8

2.0 Design Specifications

2.1 Introduction 10
2.2 Dimension Summary 10
2.3 Material List and Pricing 11
2.4 Tools List 12
2.5 Construction Method 13

3.0 Safety Plan

3.1 Definition of likelihood 18
3.2 Safety Plan for Stage 1- Design Stage 19
3.3 Safety Plan for Stage 3- Construction Stage 21
3.4 Safety Plan for Stage 4- Testing Stage 23

4.0 Tender Evaluation Criteria

4.1 Criteria Summary 26
4.2 Criteria 27
5.0 GANTT Chart and Unit Plan 30
6.0 Reference List 31

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1.0 Design Drawing

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ALL DIMENSION IN MILIMETERS
TOLERANCE 0.0 MM Andromeda Industries

PROJECTION

DO NOT SCALE Isometric View of Mars Rover

DRAWN BY:Chong Chao Shiong AS 1100 001 SIZE

A3
CHECK BY:Rachael Liong SCALE 1:1 SHEET 1 OF 7
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ALL DIMENSION IN MILIMETERS
TOLERANCE 0.0 MM Andromeda Industries

PROJECTION

SCALE Top View

DRAWN BY: Rachael Liong AS 1100 002 SIZE

A3
CHECK BY: Chong Chao Shiong SCALE 1:2 SHEET 2 OF 7
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ALL DIMENSION IN MILIMETERS
TOLERANCE 0.0 MM Andromeda Industries

PROJECTION

DO NOT SCALE Isometric Exploded View

DRAWN BY:Teow Kai Xin AS 1100 003 SIZE

CHECK BY:Rachael Liong A3
SCALE 1:1 SHEET 3 OF 7
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ALL DIMENSION IN MILIMETERS
TOLERANCE 0.0 MM Andromeda Industries

PROJECTION

DO NOT SCALE Exploded Front View

DRAWN BY:Chong Chao Shiong AS 1100 004 SIZE

A3
CHECK BY:Rachael Liong SCALE 1:1 SHEET 4 OF 7
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ALL DIMENSION IN MILIMETERS
TOLERANCE 0.0 MM Andromeda Industries

PROJECTION

DO NOT SCALE Exploded Side View

DRAWN BY:Teow Kai Xin AS 1100 005 SIZE

CHECK BY:Chong Chao Shiong A3
SCALE 1:1 SHEET 5 OF 7
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ALL DIMENSION IN MILIMETERS
TOLERANCE 0.0 MM Andromeda Industries

PROJECTION

DO NOT SCALE Lid of Box

DRAWN BY:Chong Chao Shiong AS 1100 006 SIZE

CHECK BY:Rachael Liong A3
SCALE 1:1 SHEET 6 OF 7
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ALL DIMENSION IN MILIMETERS
TOLERANCE 0.0 MM Andromeda Industries

PROJECTION

DO NOT SCALE Isometric Back Wheel View

DRAWN BY:Rachael Liong AS 1100 007 SIZE

A3
CHECK BY:Chong Chao Shiong SCALE 1:1 SHEET 7 OF 7
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2.0 Design Specification

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2.1 Introduction

This document contains the specification for the construction of the prototype Mars Rover. Based on this
specification, the Andromeda Industries will successfully test the car to roll down the slope between 30 to 45
degrees for 2 meters, and make it fall through a vertical drop of 1 meter without causing any damage to the
rover, which is expected by the Client, EMPACT, the prototype Mars Rover.

2.2 Dimension Summary

The design package should be referred to as the specific given on all dimensions. A summary of the main
dimensions are shown in Table 1:

Table 1: Dimension Summary

Dimension Name Dimension Value (mm)

Axles length 270.0

Base width 155.0

Base length 297.0

Box width 95.0

Box length 280.0

Wheel front 115.0

Wheel back 120.0

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2.3 List of Material and Pricing

Item Raw Material Cost/

Purpose Qty Subtotal Sources
Order Description Unit (RM)

1 Sheet Cardboard >3mm Lid for the box $1.00 1 $1.00 Ng Sian Hap Trading, Piasau

2 Steel Rod Used for the 2 Axles $2.00 1 $2.00 Ng Sian Hap Trading, Piasau

3 Jam Jar Lid Used as front wheels $0.10 2 $0.20

4 Eye Hooks connect the axles to the base $2.00 4 $8.00 Ng Sian Hap Trading, Piasau

5 Bottle Cap use to connect the wheels to the axle $0.05 8 $0.40

6 Magnet to connect lid with the box $0.50 8 $4.00 Ng Sian Hap Trading, Piasau

7 Duct Tape to provide friction for wheels $0.01 200 $2.00 Ng Sian Hap Trading, Piasau

8 Wooden Sheet to make the base and the box for the bottle $2.00 2 $4.00 Ng Sian Hap Trading, Piasau

9 CD/DVD (120mm) Used as rear wheels $0.40 6 $2.40 Ng Sian Hap Trading, Piasau

10 Hot Glue Stick use to glue the magnets and bottle caps $0.80 3 $2.40 Ng Sian Hap Trading, Piasau

11 Nails connect the base and the box $0.10 20 $2.00 Ng Sian Hap Trading, Piasau

12 Superglue used to stick 2 CDs into 1 rear wheel $0.30 1 $0.30 Ng Sian Hap Trading, Piasau

Cost of Materials $28.70

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2.4 List of Tools

No. Tools Functions Alternate Tools

1 Power Drill Use to drill axles mount and to nail on the Hand Drill
wooden sheet.

2 Hack Saw Use to cut the wooden sheet and the axles. Electric Saw

3 Measuring Tape Use to measure the dimension Ruler

4 Hammer Use to drive nails on the wood sheet. Framing Hammer

5 Hot Glue Gun Use to glue the magnet UHU Glue

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2.5 Construction Method

Base of the Rover

On a wooden sheet of 10mm thick, Draw a rectangle with width of 155mm and length of 297mm as shown in
Figure 1. Using a marker or pencil. Cut out the rectangle with a hack saw or electric saw along the rectangle.
Four marks are made with pencil 30mm from the side at the front and rear part of the base as shown in Figure
2. Four eye hooks are screw in place in to the spot marked using a pliers.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Box for the Water Bottle

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For the 2 sides of the box. On the wooden sheet, Draw 2 same rectangle with width of 75mm and length of
280mm. We will call this 2 piece as A. For the 2 front and rear part of the box, Draw 2 square with the
dimension of 75mm on the wooden plank with thickness of 10mm.We will call this 2 piece as B. Cut out the 2
rectangle and 2 squares with hack saw or electric saw. The 4 wooden planks are nailed together with 8 nails as
shown in Figure 3. Two magnets are glued on center each side of the box and 2 more magnets are glued on the
center front and rear part each with the hot glue gun as shown in Figure 4. The Box made is then nailed to the
base with 4 nails each for the sides and 2 nails each for the rear and front side refer to Figure 5.

Figure 3

Figure 4

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 Figure 5

Lid of Box

A rectangle is drawn on a cardboard with thickness of 5mm. The dimensions for the rectangle are 280mm x
95mm. The rectangle s then cut out. 2 magnets are glued on the side and 2 more are glued on the shorter side as
shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6

Wheel and Axles

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8 bottle caps are drill using a power drill or hand drill in the middle with diameter of 5mm. For the axles, 2
steel rods with diameter and length of 270mm is cut with pliers. For the rear wheels, 3 CDs are glued together
with super glue, this is repeated for one more time to make the other wheel. Use duct tape to wrap around the
side of the wheels two times. 2 bottle cap is attached to both sides of the CDs with hot glue. This is repeated to
the other set of CDs. For the front wheels, a 5mm diameter hole is drilled at the center of two jar lid. Then two
bottle cap are hot glued to each side of each of the the jar lids. One steel rod is inserted into the eye hooks to
form the axle. Then insert the axle into the holes made of the bottle caps with the CDs. Then the connection
between the steel rod and holes on the bottle caps are sealed with hot glue. This is repeated with the other sets
of CDs. For the front part, Step 6 is repeated but with the modified jar lids.

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3.0 Safety Plan

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3.0.1 Introduction

There is possibility of an accident may occur when manufacturing of something. So in this case, the accident
will occur when we manufacture our prototype, Mars Rover. A safety plan is prepared so that the designer and
contractor are aware of the hazards. This safety plan will highlight all the hazards that may occur during the
manufacturing of Mars Rover. Accidents are not fully avoidable although safety plan are prepared, so one
needs to be more aware.

3.0.2 Emergency Contact Information

If any problems or accidents occur, Andromeda Industries is available anytime, feel free to contact us. Here is
the contact list of each of our member:

Name Email Contact No.

1. Kaavya Priyan Kesavan 700018400@student.curtin.edu.my 013-8890754
2. Chong Chao Shiong 700020034@student.curtin.edu.my 014-9517323
3. Rachael Liong Mei Yen 700018824@student.curtin.edu.my 016-5753121
4. Teow Kai Xin 700018227@student.curtin.edu.my 017-7526339
5. Wong Wilson 700019030@student.curtin.edu.my 016-7891843
6. Ariston Antonio 700018774@student.curtin.edu.my 012-8306430
Caipusan

3.1 Definition of Likelihood

Level Description
Unlikely Rarely to happen even precaution is not followed.
Possible Has a chance to happen.
Likely Very high chance to happen.

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3.2 Safety Plan for Stage 1- Design Stage

3.2.1 Cooperation is not given

As this project is a group project, teamwork and cooperation must be given by every member of a team. All
members should be cooperative and the respective work given must be done on time it will cause the other
member to do excessive work and the project cannot be done on time. If non-responsive member occurs in a
team, the other members should discuss with the member about allocating task in meeting or seek for help
from manager to notify and advice the member to have his work done.

3.2.2 Program is not responding/Closing program without saving

Besides, data lost is the likely risk which happens frequently. It is usually caused by closing the program
without saving the work and not responding of the program. Thus, the data and design should be saved once
modification or addition is made in few storages like pen drive and computer as backup.

3.2.3 Insufficient information of design

Furthermore, insufficient information shared in the group might lead to misunderstanding of the whole project.
It is possible to happen as the design is decided by designers, constructors might not understand several part
which will lead the contractors into wrong path. To prevent this risk happens, all members should read
thoroughly the whole design and designers should explain in detail to the contractors.

3.2.4 Residual Risks

Although actions are suggested to be taken in curbing the problems, there might some residual risks like team
member ignore all the advice and leave the work undone, data lost and the backup file is not updated, deviation
of explanation of the project occur. All members should aware to reduce the risk to a lower extend.

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3.2.5 Summary of Hazards for Design Stage

Risk Hazard Likelihood Severity Mitigation Residual Risk

-The design Cooperation Possible Major -Well-conduct Non-responsive
package cannot be is not given communication in team member
done on time. by all meeting can would ignore and
-Certain member members. distribute the tasks leave the
has to pay more well among all the allocated tasks
effort to complete team members. blank.
design package. -Members can seek
help from manager
to solve the
problem.
-Design and data Google Likely Major -Keep saving every Backup file is not
would be lost if the Sketch-up is addition or updated to the
program is not not modification of the most recent
responding and the responding. design. modification.
draft was not -Make several
saved. Closing backup file.
-More time need to program
complete the without
design package. saving.
-Contractors might Insufficient Possible Major -Design and specify Deviation of
not understand the information the design clearly. description in the
design thoroughly of design. -Sketch the design specification
which will lead to in several different would occur.
misunderstanding views.
in the following
section.

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3.3 Safety Plan for Stage 3- Construction Stage

3.3.1 Hammering of Nails

During construction of prototype, hammering of nails is an essential process. While hammering, injuries to
fingers or arm may occur. The likelihood of this to happen is unlikely and the severity is minor. To prevent this
from happening, we can use a cardboard to hold the nail by making a hole in the cardboard. The cardboard can
be teared out after the nail is embedded enough.

3.3.2 Drilling of Screws

Secondly, drilling of screws is another key process in construction. Debris may be scattered while drilling and
cuts or serious bleeding may occur. This situation is very possible and the severity is moderate. By using safety
goggles and gloves while drilling, we can prevent debris from injuring our eyes. Other than that, learning the
correct techniques and positioning of drilling is also really important.

3.3.3 Instructions not clearly stated

Not only that, instructions that are poorly written and designed could cause the final product to not be function
able , have many flaws or may not be able to function as intended. This is very likely to happen but the severity
is minor. To stop this from happening, instructions are to be clearly written. Instructions should also be
referred to the photos of the design.

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3.3.4 Summary of hazards for Construction Stage

Risk Hazard Likelihood Severity Mitigation Residual Risk

-Injuries to Hammering Unlikely Minor -Use a piece of Carelessness is a
fingers or arms. of nails. cardboard to hold factor that can
the nail. Make a still cause
hole on a piece of accidents to
cardboard and put happen.
the nail inside.
-The cardboard
can be teared after
the nail is
embedded
enough.

-Debris may be Drilling of Possible Moderate -Use safety Malfunction of

scattered while screws. goggles, gloves drill or
drilling. while drilling. carelessness can
-Cuts or serious -Learning the be a factor.
bleeding may correct techniques
occur. and positions to
drill.

-Final product Instructions Likely Minor -Instructions are Photos of design

not function not clearly to be written not drawn
able. stated. clearly. clearly or photos
-Have many -Instructions might be too
flaws or may should be referred complex.
not function as to the photos of
intended. the design.

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3.4 Safety Plan for Stage 4- Testing Stage

As the prototype must be designed to travel itself for 2 meters, down a slope which not less than 30 degrees
and following this free roll, the prototype will be subject to a vertical drop of 1 meter, there are some hazards
need to be aware.

3.4.1 Prototype with Sharp Edges

During testing the prototype, the prototype with sharp edges may drop to the floor. Due to this, leg will get
injured and cuts or serious bleeding may occur. It is likely to occur and the severity is major. To prevent this
accidents, covered shoes must be wear and stay away from the prototype when testing is ongoing.

3.4.2 Water Bottle Drop Out

Secondly, water bottle may also drop out from the prototype during testing. Leg will also get injured and it
may also cause slippery floor if the water of the bottle flow out. It is possible to happen. To avoid this
accidents, the water bottle must be tie up probably or must be construct well according to the design package.

3.4.3 Prototype Dissembling

There are another hazard that need to be aware about which is prototype may dissembling during testing stage.
This will cause injuries to eye or wounds to body. It is possible to happen during testing. Wear safety glasses
or goggles and safety clothing during testing to avoid this accident to occur.

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3.4.4 Summary of hazards for Testing Stage

Risk Hazard Likelihood Severity Mitigation

-Leg injured Prototype Likely Major -Wear covered

- Cuts or with sharp shoes.
serious edges drop to -Stay away from
bleeding the ground. prototype during
testing.
-Leg injured Water bottle Possible Moderate -Construct
-Slippery drop out from according to
floor the prototype design package.

-Injuries to Prototype Possible Major -Wear safety

eye dissembling goggles.
-Wounds to during testing -Wear thicker
body stage. clothing.

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4.0 Tender Evaluation
Criteria

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4.0.1 Introduction

The Tender Evaluation Criteria is used as a judgment of grading the tenders. There are different grades to
evaluate the performance of contractors. The tender which obtains the highest score will be selected as partner
in the upcoming construction stage. Thus, contractors should follow the grading standard in order to fulfill the
requirement and score a higher score responsibly. Sufficient evidence must be submitted to prove that the
requirements are fulfilled.

4.1 Criteria Summary

Criteria Title Criteria Details Mark
Understanding Understand through the whole design /10
Innovative in modifying the design
Communication Notification of meeting /10
skills Accurately exchanging ideas
Communicate in English
Time Management Attend meeting on time /10
Submit Tender Application on time
Professionalism Possess safety knowledge /10
Possess basic construction skill
Cost management Research and access to stores /10
Not excessing budget
Driving license
Total: /50

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4.2 Criteria
Criteria listed below is the basic judgment to grade every tenders performance.

4.2.1 Understanding
A contractor who is able to interpret the design is important to construct the project correctly and without
misunderstanding. In Andromeda Industries, suggestion of modifying the project is acceptable as the current
design might not perfect. The improvement includes the design of project and the material used to construct the
project. Thus, contractors should read through the whole design package in order to provide suggestion.
Contractors are allowed to discuss the design of the project with designers in the meeting to get understand the
project thoroughly. Evidence as the suggestion of improvements, Minutes of Meeting and conversation with
discussion are suggested to submit as a proof.

Description Marks
No discussion and improvement of the project. 0

Understand the design without suggestion of 5

the improvements to the design.
Understand the design and give suggestion to 10
improve design and work on it.

4.2.2 Communication skills

As a company, a good communication is vital element in evaluating the contractors. With outstanding
communication skill, messages can be conveyed clearly and accurately among the contractors and company.
Grading of this criteria is based on the notification of having meeting formally, exchanging ideas with
designers clearly, and communicating via English in meeting. Email, conversation, Minutes of Meeting and
certificate can be used as evidence for this criteria.

Description Marks
Notification of attending meeting 2
Exchanging ideas accurately 3
Communication in English 3
Certificate with credit English subject 2

4.2.3 Time management

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Time management is one of the important things or criteria in our company. As in Andromeda Industries,
contractors who possess good time management skills are welcomed. The consideration of this criteria includes
two main aspects, attend meeting on time and complete task in the limited time. Contractors should always
attend the meeting at the time arranged and not late more than 5 minutes. Being punctuality reflects the
contractors responsibility and respect to the meeting. Besides, completing the task in the limited time shows
the contractor is able to manage his time and keep every task in ordered. Therefore, outstanding time
management skill is an important criterion in our company. Minutes of meeting and the submission of tender
application are considered as evidence in proving the accomplishment of this criterion.

Attending meeting

Description Marks
Absence and late for 10 minutes and above 0

Attend meeting but late less than 10 3

minutes
Attend meeting on time 5

Submission of Tender Application

Description Marks

Submit Tender Application after due date 0

Submit Tender Application on time 5

4.2.4 Professionalism

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In Andromeda Industries, contractors are required to possess basic safety knowledge and construction skill as
the safety of contractors is extremely important in construction stage. To prevent injury in construction stage,
contractors must possess safety consciousness in every step while using dangerous tool. Besides, the main
consideration of construction skill is correct gesture of using tools as it is highly related to the safety issue.
Possessing knowledge of tools will allow contractors to construct the project in a secured situation. Thus,
contractors are required to provide evidence as summary of safety plan, evidence of learning working tools,
certificate of attending workshop or related subject in previous study (ie, Kemahiran Hidup in PMR) and
evidence of studies of precaution of attending a workplace.

Description Mark
Brief summary of safety plan 2
Evidence of learning working tools 3
Certificate of attending workshop 3
Evidence of studies related to safety 2
precaution

4.2.5 Cost management

As the budget of this project is regulated, Andromeda Industries is looking for contractors who are able to
manage the budget in the limited range. The cost of materials should be as lower as possible without lowering
the quality of the design. Thus, contractors are required to access and research stores which provide required
material with lowest price. In order to ensure the quality of material, contractors should propose at least 2
stores to purchase the materials with highest quality and lowest price. The evidence of accessing and
researching stores and list of total cost without excessing budget are required to be submitted while possessing
driving license will be a bonus point as it allows contractors to access stores conveniently.

Description Mark
Evidence of researching stores 4
List of total cost without excessing budget 4
Driving license 2

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 5.0 GANTT Chart and Unit Plan

Wk5 Wk6 TFW TFW Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Wk11 Wk12

Stage 1 Design
EngIdentity Reflection Presentation
EFPC Deadlines Package Stage 2 Contractors Stage 2 Designers Handover
Presentation Review Unit Reflection
Team Action Plan

29th March Calculus in Engineering

Titas Written Project
Other EFY Deadlines Engineering Mechanic Engineering Materials Test
Assignemnt Deadline
Mid - Sem Test Mid-Sem Test Module One

Contractors

Complete Tender App

Purchase Materials

Start Constructing

Testing of Prototype

Improving Prototype

Designers

Complete Tender Eva.

Meeting with Contractors

from other groups

Supervising construction
made by contractor

Prepare Presentation Slides

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6.0 Reference List

The Home Depot. (2000). Rod Steel Length. Retrieved from http://www.homedepot.com/

GrandadIsAnOldMan. (2014, Feb 5). Rubber Band Power Car. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfiV1oTF-ks

Nigel J. Smith, Tony Merna, Paul Jobling. (2006). Managing Risk: In Construction Projects. Chennai, India:
Blackwell.

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