32 Questions
What penalty will be imposed for consistent neglect of certain changes by the team?
20 points deduction for each occurrence
If a team uploads a revision before being requested by competition officials, what will happen to the latest submitted document?
It will be considered the 'first submission'
What happens if a team simultaneously requests different parts within one document or form?
They are penalized independently of each other
When will comments made by the reviewer on the PS need to be responded to?
Within three weeks of the competition dates
Who is responsible for confirming the participation of team members on-site?
The team captain
What happens to participants with incorrect or incomplete insurance information?
Their participation status is revoked on-site
When will participants receive a participation certificate?
Within four weeks of the competition completion
How many team members can participate on a team?
Maximum 60 team members
What information is the team captain responsible for providing?
Driver license information and insurance scans
Where can late submission fees and extra member fees be found?
On the competition website
What is the surface envelope in the context of the text?
The union of the rollover protection envelope and the volume defined by the main hoop and tire edges
Which standard must a material meet to be classified as fire retardant according to the text?
FAR 25.853(a)(1)(i)
In the context of electrical definitions, when are two devices or circuits considered directly connected?
When the connection is not routed through any common PCB and does not include any devices or functionality other than overcurrent protection or connectors
What defines a material as meeting the fire retardant standard FAR 25.853(a)(1)(i)?
Material thickness
Which part of the surface envelope is defined by a projection in side view in the context of the text?
Upper boundaries of the rollover protection envelope
What is the purpose of a coolant as described in the text?
To transfer heat by convection
What material must the main hoop and main hoop bracing be made of?
Steel
When can the front hoop be made of aluminum?
Only if it is a welded aluminum structure
What is required when materials other than steel tubing are used in the primary structure?
Physical testing to prove equivalency to steel properties
When using alloyed steel, what must the team provide to show structural equivalency?
Documentation about welding processes and filler materials
What must be calculated if composite structures are used in the primary structure or TSAC?
Flexural Rigidity (EI)
What should be considered when calculating Flexural Rigidity (EI) for composite structures?
Actual geometry and curvature can be taken into account
What is the purpose of the Business Plan Presentation Event in the Formula Bharat 2025 competition?
To present a comprehensive business plan for the team's project
According to the rules, what is the consequence of violating the 'Unsportsmanlike Conduct' regulation?
A penalty as defined by the rules
What is the primary objective of the Engineering Design Event in Formula Bharat 2025?
To showcase the team's concept, resources, and management report
What is the main purpose of the 'Shutdown Circuit' in Electric Vehicles in the Formula Bharat competition?
To disconnect the tractive system in case of emergencies
Which event evaluates the driver's ability to maneuver through a designated course at speed in Formula Bharat 2025?
Autocross Event
What is an essential requirement for 'Cockpit Internal Cross Section' as per Formula Bharat 2025 rules?
Accessibility of controls for the driver
In Formula Bharat, what does 'Tractive System Energy Storage' primarily refer to?
Energy storage components like batteries for electric vehicles
What is the primary objective of the Tilt Test in Formula Bharat?
To test vehicle stability under extreme tilting conditions
'LVMS' stands for which component as per Formula Bharat 2025 rules?
'Low Voltage Master Switch'
'Bill of Material (BOM)' is associated with which event in Formula Bharat 2025?
'Cost and Manufacturing Event'
Study Notes
General Rules
- Formula Bharat 2025 Rules Booklet Version 1.2, adapted from FS-Rules 2024 v1.1
- Rules are subject to change, and teams must check the website for updates
Administrative Regulations
- Competition overview, objectives, and procedure
- Officials' authority, official instructions, and arguments with officials
- Unsportsmanlike conduct, violations of intent, and protests
- General requirements for teams and participants (e.g., team members, student status, age, driver's license, insurance)
Documentation and Deadlines
- Required documents and forms (e.g., Participation Agreement, Team Information Form)
- Submission deadlines and late submission penalties
- Photographic submissions, vehicle status video, and team member information
Participation Certificates
- Participation certificates will be issued within four weeks of competition completion
- Certificates will only be issued to participants who have submitted complete information and relevant documents
General Technical Requirements
- Definitions (e.g., chassis, material, electrical)
- Vehicle configuration, ground clearance, bodywork, suspension, steering, wheels, tires, and rollover protection envelope
Chassis Design Requirements
- General chassis design requirements
- Minimum material requirements, alternative materials, and laminate testing
- Roll hoops, main hoop bracing, front hoop bracing, and front bulkhead support structure
Cockpit, Driver Restraint System, and Brake System
- Cockpit opening, internal cross-section, and driver's seat
- Driver restraint system definitions, lap belts, shoulder harnesses, and anti-submarine belts
- Brake system general requirements, brake over-travel switches, and brake lights
Powertrain, Aerodynamic Devices, and Compressed Gas Systems
- Powertrain general requirements, transmission, and drivetrain shields
- Aerodynamic devices, restrictions, and minimum edge radii
- Compressed gas systems, compressed gas cylinders, and high-pressure hydraulic pumps and lines
Electrical Components and Vehicle Identification
- Low-voltage system, master switches, and shutdown buttons
- Vehicle identification, university name, timing equipment, and camera mounts
Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (CV)
- Internal combustion engine powertrains, air intake systems, and fuel systems
- Fuel tanks, fuel lines, and exhaust systems
- Shutdown systems and noise control
Electric Vehicles (EV)
- Electric powertrains, tractive systems, and electric motors
- Tractive system accumulators, battery management systems, and charging systems
- Shutdown circuits, insulation monitoring devices, and failure modes and effects analysis
Inspections and Events
- Pre-inspection, technical inspection, and inspection responsible person
- Accumulator inspection, electrical inspection, and mechanical inspection
- Rain test, noise test, and post-event inspection
- Business plan presentation, cost and manufacturing event, engineering design event, and dynamic events (skidpad, acceleration, autocross, endurance, and efficiency)
Dynamic Event Regulations
- Dynamic event general rules, driver limitations, and weather conditions
- Skidpad event procedure, acceleration event procedure, and autocross event procedure
- Endurance and efficiency event procedures and scoring
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