44 Questions
Who organizes the Formula Student UK competition?
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
What are the four key values that govern the Formula Student UK competition?
Education
What are the three entry classes in the Formula Student competition?
FS Class, FS-AI Class, Concept Class
Student team members can receive direct design input from professional engineers.
False
In how many static events is the Lap Time Simulation included for FS Class?
1
The maximum achievable points for 'Efficiency' in FS Class is ____.
100
Who supports the IMechE Formula Student Organising Committee?
volunteers from Industry and Academia
Which classes are part of the Formula Student competition?
All of the above
Concept Class teams compete in both static and dynamic events.
False
The scope of Formula Student 2024 Rules covers FS Class, Concept Class, and any FS-AI Class regulations that are common and integrated with FS Class (i.e., a single rule within a rules section, denoted by ________).
[DV Only]
What qualification is considered sufficient for a team member to participate in the competition?
bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering, robotics
Who is responsible for the behaviour and conduct of all team members during the event?
Faculty Advisor
Faculty Advisors are allowed to design, build, or repair any part of the competition vehicle.
False
All EV team members are required to have basic _____ training to ensure they are aware of the risks.
electrical safety
What must teams do before filing a protest?
Pay a protest bond of 25 points
Match the following competition registration requirements with their descriptions:
Online registration = must be completed by Team Leader and official Faculty Advisor Registration fees = must be paid by the deadline specified in the Key Dates document Driver’s licence numbers = required for participants intending to drive a competition vehicle
Teams must file all protests in writing and present them to the officials verbally.
False
What is the penalty for covering or obscuring a competing car?
up to 50 points
Teams are not allowed to display any form of ___________ advertising on their vehicles.
tobacco or cigarette
Match the following qualifications with the appropriate requirement:
Team Members = Must have student status Team Captain = Main contact person for officials Drivers = Must hold a valid driver's license Faculty Advisors = Confirm insurance cover
According to A6.10.5, what is the status of the TS if the TSAL is flashing red or malfunctioning?
Active
In EV-only operations, is moving accumulator cells permissible if they are not inside a completely closed TSAC?
False
What safety measures must be taken when working on Tractive System Accumulators?
Safety glasses with side shields, compliant safety gloves, use of appropriate insulated tools and equipment, and presence of team members not directly involved but ready to assist in case of an incident.
Any team telemetry must be transmitted on a _________ frequency according to A6.13.3.
2.4Ghz
Match the following vehicle design requirements with their descriptions:
Chassis Definitions = Structural support assembly for vehicle systems Material Definitions = Standards for fire-retardant materials Suspension = Operational front and rear systems with specified wheel travel Wheels = Requirements for wheel mounting systems and lug bolts
What type of wheel nuts are permitted for use on the vehicle?
Hard anodized aluminium wheel nuts
Wheel spacers are permitted on the vehicle. (True/False)
True
The minimum tread depth allowed for wet tires is ___ mm.
2.4
Match the following steering system requirements with their descriptions:
T2.6.4 = Allowable steering system free play T2.6.7 = Steering wheel perimeter profile T2.6.10 = Steering wheel to steering rack joints T2.6.6 = Steering wheel position relative to front hoop
What is the minimum wheelbase required for the vehicle?
1525 mm
What must teams do if they intend to replace a document before the 'Submission Deadline' or 'Final Date for Late Submission'?
Replace the document before the deadline
When are replacement documents considered late submissions?
Between the 'Submission Deadline' and 'Final Date for Late Submission'
Teams with a 'Failed' result for their SES can pass scrutineering and compete dynamically.
False
Teams must develop and run their vehicles on large, substantially open areas, and to do so only under similar speed and cornering conditions as they would face at official ______ events.
FSAE or FS
Match the following vehicle safety requirements with their descriptions:
Driver wearing full protection gear according to T13.3 = Safety gear for the driver No running under low visibility conditions = Visibility safety measure No running in areas where crashing into obstacles at the height of the driver’s head is possible = Obstacle clearance safety
What must be done to prevent edge loading in the test piece?
The load applicator must overhang the test piece.
What must not be present between the load applicator and the test piece?
Material
What do perimeter shear tests measure in a laminate sample?
The force required to push or pull a 25 mm diameter flat punch through the sample.
The core and skin thicknesses in the sample for perimeter shear tests must be different from those used in the actual chassis structure.
False
The test fixture must support the entire sample, except for a 32mm hole aligned co-axially with the ____.
punch
What is required as part of the SES submission for Formula Student UK?
Structural Equivalency Spreadsheet (SES)
How will SES submissions be graded?
Completeness and quality of information
How will SES submissions with incomplete required information be treated?
As a non-submission
Match the roll hoop requirement with the correct description:
T3.7.1 = Securely integrated to primary structure with node-to-node triangulation or equivalent joining methods T3.7.2 = Minimum radius of any bend must be at least three times the tube outside diameter T3.7.3 = No part of primary structure may lie below 30mm of roll hoop endpoints T3.7.4 = Roll hoops attached to composite primary structure must have specific attachment points
Study Notes
Formula Student 2024 Rules
- The Formula Student UK competition is organized by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for educational purposes, focusing on safety, education, openness, and inclusivity.
Introduction
- The competition has three classes: Formula Student (FS Class), Formula Student Artificial Intelligence (FS-AI Class), and Concept Class.
- The Formula Student Rules consist of two documents: Formula Student 2024 Rules and Formula Student AI 2024 Rules.
Concept Class
- Concept Class entries are focused on eventually providing an FS Class entry in a future competition year.
- Concept Class entries compete in static events only (Business Plan Presentation, Cost & Manufacturing, Engineering Design, and Lap Time Simulation).
- Teams must provide detailed understanding of their powertrain type choice in their conceptual design decisions.
Changelog
- The changelog lists changes made to the Formula Student 2024 Rules, including clarifications, revisions, and additions to various rules.### Revisions and Changes
- Reinstated conduction isolation for radiation isolation only (T4.6.2)
- Clarified minimum catch-can volume requirements for CV water coolant circuits (T7.2.6)
- Revised wording for equivalent imperial fasteners (T10.1.2/3)
- Added max voltage for LV hybrid motor controllers and inverters (T11.1.5)
- Added requirements for color of shutdown buttons and restriction for LV hybrid batteries (T11.4.7 and T11.7.8)
- Added requirement for demonstrating fire extinguisher purchase or servicing in the last 2 calendar years (T13.4.5)
Abbreviations
- ADR: Autonomous Design Report
- AFV: Alternative Fuel Vehicle
- AS: Autonomous System
- CV: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle
- EV: Electric Vehicle
- DV: Driverless Vehicle
- FS: Formula Student
- FS-AI: Formula Student Artificial Intelligence
- FSQD: Formula Student Questions Database
- SES: Structural Equivalency Spreadsheet
Administrative Regulations
- The competition objective is to design, fabricate, and develop small, formula-style race cars (A1.1.1)
- There are three entry classes: FS Class, FS-AI Class, and Concept Class (A1.1.3)
- All vehicles must meet the requirements defined in Section T and Section CV, EV, or AFV (A1.2.2)
- The competition is divided into static and dynamic events (A1.2.4)
- The maximum achievable points for FS Class are listed in Table 1 (A1.2.5)
- The maximum achievable points for Concept Class are listed in Table 2 (A1.2.6)
Vehicle Eligibility
- Vehicles must be conceived, designed, and maintained by student team members without direct involvement from professionals (A2.1.1)
- A vehicle may only compete for one competition year (A2.2.1)
- A team may attend a competition with their vehicle as a "non-competitor" if they have officially withdrawn prior to the event (A2.2.2)
- To be classified as new, a vehicle must have a newly manufactured chassis with significant changes to its predecessor (A2.2.3)
Rules of Conduct
- The officials reserve the right to revise the schedule, date, and location of the competition (A3.1.1)
- All team members are required to cooperate with and follow all instructions from the officials (A3.1.2)
- Failure to follow an instruction or command will result in 25 penalty points being deducted (A3.2.1)
- Argument with or disobedience to any official will result in the team being disqualified (A3.3.1)
- Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in 25 penalty points being deducted (A3.4.1)
General Requirements for Teams and Participants
- A university may register two teams for each class, if they are different powertrain types (A4.1.1)
- Teams which are formed with members from two or more universities are treated as a single team (A4.1.3)
- Faculty Advisors are required to confirm that adequate insurance cover is in place (A4.2.1)
- All participants must sign the Motorsport UK liability waiver (A4.2.2)### Team Participation
- Each participant must register via their team member account prior to attending a live event, according to the Key Dates document.
- A team member can only be part of one team, work on one vehicle, and participate in static and dynamic events for only one team.
- Teams found violating this rule may receive a 25-point penalty.
Team Composition
- Each team must have one team member identified as the Team Captain, who is the main contact person for officials during registration and competition.
- Persons who have previously attended an official event as a judge are not allowed to participate as team members.
- Team members must be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students in a university.
- Students who have graduated within the seven-month period prior to the competition are eligible to participate.
- Postgraduate students are eligible to compete.
- Team members must be at least 18 years old.
Driver Eligibility
- Drivers must hold a valid, government-issued, photographic driver's license for passenger cars or a recognized National Sporting Authority (ASN) approved karting or car motorsport license.
- Drivers who have driven for a professional racing team in a national or international series are not allowed to drive in any competition event.
IMechE Membership
- Students studying at a UK university must be a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to compete at Formula Student.
- International students with a 'home FS competition' may be a member of the engineering organization that organizes their home event.
Electrical System Officer (ESO)
- Each participating team must appoint at least one ESO for the event.
- The ESO is responsible for all electrical operations during the event and must be a valid team member.
- The ESO must be contactable by phone at any time during the competition.
Autonomous System Responsible (ASR)
- To operate the Autonomous System (AS), each participating team must appoint at least one ASR for the competition.
- The ASR is responsible for all autonomous operations of the vehicle during the competition.
- The ASR must be a valid team member and accompany the vehicle whenever it is operated or moved around the competition site.
Faculty Advisor
- Each team must have a Faculty Advisor appointed by the university.
- The Faculty Advisor is expected to accompany the team to the competition's live event and will be considered by competition officials to be the official representative of the university.
Registration
- Registration for Formula Student must be completed online by the Team Leader and Faculty Advisor connected with the registering university.
- Registration fees must be paid to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers by the deadline specified in the Key Dates document.
Document Submission
- Teams must submit several competition-critical documents prior to the competition live event.
- Documents submitted in contradiction to the requirements set out in the Key Dates document will be considered as "Not Submitted".
- Documents or videos that are largely incomplete or not readable/viewable will be considered as "Not Submitted".
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