Ares

Rover
Designs
Tender Submission
Tender Evaluation: STAR ENGINEERING INC.
Client: EMPACT
Project: Mars Lander/ Rover
Date: 17/04/2017

Contractors: Timam Alsinaidi Designers: Sam Reid

Mohammed Ashraf Zeng Guang
Rong

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 Executive summary
The overall goal of this tender submission is to induce the designers to choose our company
(Ares Rover) to construct the Mars Lander prototype. It is after fully understanding of the design
package that we can convince the designers of our capabilities while proving that we have all the
tools that needed to construct the design to their intended vision better than the other contractors.

This tender submission should be favourited by Star Engineering designers due to Ares
rover have fully responded to all the criteria in a way shows that the design of Star Engineering will
be constructed with high standards. Firstly, for Ares Rover members experience has been explained
that they dont have experience in using the tools that have been provided but they know the way to
learn using new tool as they have experience using dangerous tools in another field. They will
proceed through the procedures in such a safe manner as they have had experience in been in many
Curtin university laboratories.

In addition, Ares Rover industries has also provided evidence of how easy it is for Star
Engineering designers to access our contractor. Another evidence has been provided shows how
efficient and fast is their contact within Ares Rover staff which satisfy the tender criteria
communication easily accessible and Group Dynamic.

Furthermore, considering of Ares Rover being Innovative and resourceful. An evidence has
been provided. In case of challenging events, we mentioned a challenge we have faced it in a
previous in stage one.

Lastly, Ares Rover have shown a task that have been done and could reviewed before the
deadline. They would like to assure for Star Engineering designers that they have fully understood
the instructions and procedures to construct their design and they have sufficient background and
read through marking rubrics as they also have provided an evidence for that. Therefore, they have
satisfied competence criteria.

Ares Rover are proud of their members, capabilities and skills and would like to ensure to
the designers of STAR ENGINEERING INC that a Mars Lander of highest standards will be constructed
and delivered within the promised time-frame.

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 Contents
1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 Design Package Review ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Understanding of the design......................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Client Brief Compliance ................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Concerns and solutions ................................................................................................................. 4
3.0 Criteria............................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Experience ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Communication ............................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Innovative & Resourceful .............................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Competence .................................................................................................................................. 6
Appendix A.1.1 Bread Board Electrical System Laboratory ................................................................. 9
Appendix A1.2 Curtin University Laboratory Safety Rules.................................................................... 10
Appendix A.2 Tab-Centre Transformer ................................................................................................. 11
Appendix B.1 Emails between Ares Rover contractor and Star engineering designer ...................... 12
Appendix B.2.1 Group WhatsApp App .............................................................................................. 13
Appendix B.2.2 WhatsApp feature ....................................................................................................... 14
Appendix C.1 Hand Drill ........................................................................................................................ 14
Appendix D.1 Tender Application Marking Rubrics .............................................................................. 16
Appendix D.2 Ares Rover Design Package Title Page ............................................................................ 17
Appendix E.1 Star Engineering Design Package .................................................................................... 18

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1.0 Introduction
This document contains Ares rovers tender submission for the construction of EMPACTs
Mars lander. This document has been written in response to the criteria has been defined by STAR
Engineering document STAR Engineering Design Package.pdf, developed on behalf of STAR
ENGINEERING INC.

2.0 Design Package Review

A review has been performed to ensure that Ares Rover has a full and complete
understanding of the project.

2.1 Understanding of the design

The design based on holding the cargo inside the Stormwater pipe while the stormwater pipe
is connected to two axles are connected to 4 wheels which lead the cargo that been held into the
Stormwater pipe to be secured from falling of the main body.

The main body as currently designed will be suitable for purpose. The material of construction
is a grade of PVC which is a plastic item that is going to endure the damage taking from falling.

2.2 Client Brief Compliance

The Client brief calls for a design that can hold a 600-ml water bottle and endure the damage
that is taking from rolling down the Mars Lander a slope between 30-45 degrees for 2 metres and
falling through a vertical drop of 1 metre and land safely with the cargo. The dimensions of design,
Table1, indeed provide a capable Mars Lander.

Table 1: Mars lander Dimensions

Dimensions Value (mm)

Main body length 330
Main body diameter 90
Wheels diameter 116
Outer Axles diameter 27
Inner Axles diameter 20
Axle Nut diameter 20
Self-Attaching Cord tape 550
length

The brief calls that the Mars lander must be designed such that no manual control is required
between the release and the end of the testing.

2.3 Concerns and solutions

No concerns about the design. Contractors think it has been designed in good way .

3.0 Criteria
Please note that in answering this tender, the criteria have been listed in italics and then the
Ares Rover response follows in normal text
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3.1 Experience
Experience with the use of power tools, in particular jigsaw, bastard file & circular saw:

To construct the Mars Lander a variety of power tools will be required. To fully satisfy the
criteria the successful tenderer must have experience with the use of power tools with particular
knowledge and experience with the use of a jigsaw, circular blade and bastard file. When carrying out
steps requiring any of the tools mentioned above, a member of Star Engineering who is proven
experienced with this tool will be supervising and evaluating the tenderers skill. Lack of knowledge and
experience with the use of power tools can result in safety issues arising such as the risk of injuries
outlined in section 3.2 of the risk management.

Ares rover dont have any experience in using any of the tools that have been provided but
they have knowledge on getting to know of how to use power tools. Appendix A.1.1 shows one of our
staff using Bread board which contain diodes, resistors, capacitors and bridge rectifier in electrical
laboratory. Members also have sufficient knowledge about safety procedure as they are required to
follow safety instruction when they enter electrical Laboratories. Appendix A1.2 clearly state one of
the safety procedure to enter laboratory.

Experience with cutting Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC):

If the most suitable teeth on a blade are not used to cut the PVC it can result in chipping and
shattering of the plastic. This can affect the quality of the Mars Lander and its ability to perform.
Hence, the tenderer who has prior experience or suitable knowledge with cutting hollow PVC will be
looked upon favourably.

Our members dont have experience in cutting Polyvinyl Chloride but as appendix A.2 shows
that one of our member is using tab-centre transformer which provide 12 voltage and 24 voltage which
is dangerous unless who use it has experience. This way shows how our members can get experience
in using any new tool.

3.2 Communication
Easily accessible:

The successful tenderer, throughout the duration of the construction of the Mars Lander, must
be easily accessible to the design company. The most successful tenderer will be the group that will
have a presence on social media and can reply to inquiries within a day. This includes but is not limited
to the use of communicating by email, text messaging, Facebook and meetings. As a result, any
uprising problems, questions and changes to the equipment and methodology raised by the
manufacturers for the designers can be resolved immediately. Teams which do not adhere to this
criterion will not be able to be informed on any changes to parts of the project which can affect the
completion of the project. Regular updates on the progress of the build will be required to inform Star
Engineering and the client to ensure the project will be completed by the deadline to a high standard.

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 Ares Rover staff are easily accessible. As have been provided in Appendix B.1 that shows. Also,
we would like to suggest that Ares Rover contractors and Star Engineering make a group in one of the
social media Apps for fast communication.

Group Dynamics:

Communication within the potential manufacturer is crucial to the build of the Mars Lander.
Star Engineering requires the successful tenderer to be in frequent contact with each of their members.
Therefore, when an unplanned emergency arises and a member has not completed their part of the
project, the work of that person can be divided amongst the capable members to compensate.
Unsuccessful communication will result in tension within the group and incomplete prescribed tasks
which will lead to the unsuccessful construction of the Mars Lander.

Ares Rover staff are always in frequent contact between themselves. As have been provided
in appendix B.2.1 that shows a group chat in a social media App WhatsApp. This social media app
make it easy and fast to contact within our company staff. Also for any potential that our members
havent seen any updates have been sent in the group, as appendix B.2.1 provide that WhatsApp has
feature that shows if the updates have been delivered and if they have been read which is the most
important.

3.3 Innovative & Resourceful

Needs to be innovative and resourceful in challenging events:

Tenderer is required to have or find the appropriate equipment to be used during the
manufacturing of the rover unless it is specified that Star Engineering will supply the equipment to be
borrowed for the project. However, in the event that both the tenderer and Star Engineering are unable
to supply the specified tool, the tenderer must resourceful and innovative by finding an alternative tool
with similar purpose. Before the commencement of the project a member of Star Engineering will be
checking that the equipment is suitable for use to build the rover. Tenderers are also required to have
appropriate clothing when manufacturing the rover for safety reasons. This includes wearing
appropriately long sleeved clothing, safety glasses and steel capped boots.

Ares Rover contractors would like to make sure for the designers that all the necessary tools
required for constructing can be provided except for drill press which is will be replaced by hand drill.
Appendix C.1 shows one of the tools which is hand drill. Also in the matter of challenging events, we
would like to mention that our Ares Rover industries was consisting of 5 members in the first week of
this in the start of this semester. This number has increased in the next week to 7 members and in the
end of week 3 this number decreased to 5 members again due 2 people have dropped out of the unit.
As result of that the work has been distributed 2 times and have put pressure in our team members in
week 4. However, our team members faced this challenge and finished their work. As this event shows
how we dealt with our challenge, it shows also how we will deal with any challenge we might face.

3.4 Competence
Must have an understanding of the basic procedure and how to build:

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 The tenderer must be able to thoroughly read over the procedure and design specifications.
Groups that familiarise themselves with the unit outline and marking rubrics as well as having
background knowledge on construction will be highly desired as it proves they are competent in
building and following instructions.

Ares Rover company have read thoroughly over the procedures. Star Engineering design uses
plastic materials to build the Mars Lander which is a good quality item that will absorb the damage
taking from falling and it is a suitable cost for the Mars Lander. The cargo will be placed inside the
stormwater PVC pipe after using hand saw and drill 20 mm bit to make a hatch. Also, having an inner
axle and outer axle which is support the endurability of the Mars Lander when it lands. Ares Rover
would like to assure for Star Engineering designer that as they are submitting this tender for their
company a number of marking rubrics have been provided from EFPC unit have been followed to
submit this tender application. Appendix D.1 shows the marking rubric for the tender application. The
marking rubric shows that in this tender should be Executive Summary, Design Review, responds to
every single tender criteria and Appendices. Therefore, as they have followed and applied every single
rubric in that marking rubrics, they would like to let Star Engineering designers know that this what will
happen for the marking rubrics as well as following their procedures.

Must be able to complete construction within timeframe:

The successful tenderer must be capable of working efficiently to complete the manufacturing
of the Mars Rover to a high standard by the deadline. This is achieved by planning ahead and
familiarising themselves with task deadlines. Previous group tasks and their outcomes will be
considered to get full marks.

Ares Rover Industries staff are staff precious time and being on time and dont move any step
towards anything unless there is a plan have been taken with a time-frame to finish it before the
deadline so they can review their work. Appendix D.2 Shows one task out of many tasks Ares Rover
industries took in stage 1 and finished them. The task is the design package from stage 1 of EFPC unit
and the deadline is 2/04/2017 and the package have been finished by 29/03/2017. Therefore, there
was 3 days to review the package. Also, appendix D.2 shows that Ares Rover staff are using Google
Drive to share a document and edit all their progress in there and that will give every member an idea
of where the other member at in their work.

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Appendices

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Appendix A.1.1 Bread Board Electrical System Laboratory

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Appendix A1.2 Curtin University Laboratory Safety Rules

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Appendix A.2 Tab-Centre Transformer

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Appendix B.1 Emails between Ares Rover contractor and Star
engineering designer

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Appendix B.2.1 Group WhatsApp App

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Appendix B.2.2 WhatsApp feature

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Appendix C.1 Hand Drill

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Appendix D.1 Tender Application Marking Rubrics

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Appendix D.2 Ares Rover Design Package Title Page

The full pdf document can be found

in Ares Rover Wiki in Blackboard.

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Appendix E.1 Star Engineering Design Package

STAR ENGINEERING INC.

Stage 1 Design Package
Client: EMPACT
Project: Mars Lander/ Rover
Revision: B
Date: April 2017

Designers:

Shaina Minchin (19182586) and Danielle Morris (19182201)

Contractors:

Melinda Mees (19179342), Nian Hui Ooi (19074858) and Syifa Fazwin (19148672)

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Table of Contents
1.0 Drawings ...................................................................................................................................... 3-10
DWG No1: Side View ............................................................................................................................. 3
DWG No2: Front View ........................................................................................................................... 4
DWG No3: Top View.............................................................................................................................. 5
DWG No4: Bottom View ....................................................................................................................... 6
DWG No5: Isometric View..................................................................................................................... 7
DWG No6: Main Body Top View ........................................................................................................... 8
DWG No7: Axle Top View ...................................................................................................................... 9
DWG No8: Axle Exploded View ........................................................................................................... 10

2.0 Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 11-13

2.1 Materials ..................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Quality Tolerances ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 12-13
2.3.1 Tools ................................................................................................................................ 12

2.3.2 Main Body ....................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.3 Wheels ............................................................................................................................ 12

2.3.4 Axles ................................................................................................................................ 13

2.3.5 Velcro Strapping .............................................................................................................. 13

2.3.6 Main assembly ................................................................................................................ 13

2.4 Testing of Vehicle ........................................................................................................................ 13

3.0 Risk Management ........................................................................................................................... 14

3.1 Lack of Knowledge and Communication ..................................................................................... 14
3.2 Lack of Experience with the Use of Tools/Construction ............................................................. 14
3.3 The Rover in Testing Phase ......................................................................................................... 14

4.0 Tender Evaluation Criteria ......................................................................................................... 15-17

4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 Criteria Summary ........................................................................................................................ 15

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 4.3 In depth Explanation of Criteria ............................................................................................. 15-17
4.3.1 Experience.................................................................................................................. 15-16

4.3.2 Communication ............................................................................................................... 16

4.3.3 Innovative & Resourceful ................................................................................................ 17

4.3.4 Competence .................................................................................................................... 17

5.0 GANTT Chart ................................................................................................................................... 18

6.0 References ...................................................................................................................................... 19

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 330

210 60

20 20

15
24

20
93

27
46,5

40

STAR
JOB TITLE: DRAWING TITLE: ENGINEERING DWG No 1
Mars Lander/Rover
A4 SCALE - 1:2 (mm) Revision No 2
Rover Side View DATE - 26/03/17
 250
100

20

90

STAR
JOB TITLE: DRAWING TITLE: ENGINEERING DWG No 2
Mars Lander/Rover
A4 SCALE - 1:1 (mm) Revision No 2
Rover Front/Back View DATE - 26/03/17
 116
20

52 5

28 6

62

Key:
2 1- Axle Nut
2- Inner Axle
3- Outer Axle
4- Main Body
20 5- Wheels
6- Strapping

STAR
JOB TITLE: DRAWING TITLE: ENGINEERING DWG No 3
Mars Lander/Rover
A4 SCALE - 1:2 (mm) Revision No 2
Rover Top View DATE - 26/03/17
 250
4

Key:
1- Main Body
2- Wheels
3- Strapping
4- Inner Axle

STAR
JOB TITLE: DRAWING TITLE: ENGINEERING DWG No 4
Mars Lander/Rover
A4 SCALE - 1:2 (mm) Revision No 2
Rover Bottom View DATE - 26/03/17
 STAR
JOB TITLE: DRAWING TITLE: ENGINEERING DWG No 5
Mars Lander/Rover
A4 SCALE - 1:2 Revision No 2
Rover Isometric View DATE - 26/03/17
 60 210
40

70
2

28
3

330

Key:
1- Cavity
2- Cavity Arc (110mm)
3- Axle Hole

STAR
JOB TITLE: DRAWING TITLE: ENGINEERING DWG No 6
Mars Lander/Rover
A4 SCALE - 1:2 (mm) Revision No 2
Rover Main Body Top View (Without Velcro) DATE - 26/03/17
 250

100

20
1
27
125

Key:
1- Outer Axle
2- Inner Axle

STAR
JOB TITLE: DRAWING TITLE: ENGINEERING DWG No 7
Mars Lander/Rover
A4 SCALE - 1:1 (mm) Revision No 2
Axle Top View (Inner and Outer Axles) DATE - 26/03/17
 STAR
JOB TITLE: DRAWING TITLE: ENGINEERING DWG No 8
Mars Lander/Rover
A4 SCALE - 1:2 Revision No 2
Rover Axle Exploded View DATE - 26/03/17
2.0 Specifications

2.1 Materials

Item Purpose Dimensions Units Bulk Prices Unit Costings

(mm) (Bunnings) (Based on Length)
Stormwater Main Length: 330 1 1000mm $6.98x10-3/mm
Pipe UPVC Body Inside length @ (length)
(Holman) Diameter: 90 $6.98 -For 330mm:
$2.3034
PVC 100mm Wheels Advertised: 4 4 Caps @ $7.20 $1.80/cap
Cap (Holman) Diameter: 100 -For 4 caps: $7.20
Actual:
Diameter: 116
Press PVC Outer Length: 100 2 1000mm $3.15x10-3/mm
Pipe Class 12 Axle Advertised: length @ $3.15 -For Two 100mm
Diameter: 20 Axles: $0.63
Actual:
Inside
Diameter: 23
Outside
Diameter: 27
Poly Inner Axle Length: 250 2 2x 300mm $2.90x10-3/mm
Irrigation Advertised: length @ $5.80 -For Two 250mm
Rural Risers Diameter: 15 Axles: $1.45
Actual:
20
Poly Axle Nut Length: 40 2 2 @ $2.00 $1.00/coupling
Irrigation Advertised: -For 2 couplings:
Coupling Diameter: 15 $2.00
Actual:
Inner
Diameter: 20
Self- Strapping Length: 550 2 1.8m length @ $4.19x10-3/mm
Attaching to hold in $4.19 -For Two Pieces:
Cord Tape bottle $4.609
(Double-
sided Velcro
1.8m)
Total: $29.32 $18.1924

Please note that the costs of the items are based on prices obtained at Bunnings Warehouse stores
and derived from the length or number of particular materials. Note that the advertised dimensions
are those relating to the diameters displayed in description of the products. The actual dimensions
are those measured directly from the materials, sourced from Bunnings Warehouse.

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2.2 Quality Tolerances
- The vehicle should be able to hold the bottle without it falling out. The Velcro must be
placed carefully to accommodate this.
- The cart is expected to travel in a straight line so care is expected to be taken in the cutting
and drilling of the related parts.
- The cart is expected to withstand falls, such that it may land either way up without losing or
damaging the cargo.

2.3 Procedure
2.3.1 Tools
- Drop/Mitre Saw with an abrasive metal cut-off blade
- Mitre Box and Tenon Saw
- Hand Drill
- Drill Press
- 20mm diameter drill bit
- 28mm diameter drill bit
- Bastard file
- Scissors

Alternatives (see below procedure):

- Hacksaw
- Hand Saw

2.3.2 Main Body

- Cut PVC pipe by a circular saw to the length specified on DWG No 1 or DWG No 6.
Alternatives to the circular saw are a hacksaw or hand saw.
- Drill two parallel holes each side of the model using a drill press with drill bit ~28mm
diameter as shown on DWG No 6. A bastard file can be used to file the axle holes to the right
size if an accurate drill bit size can be found. Alternative tools for the drill press are a hand
drill with similar sized drill bit.
- Ensure the holes are big enough to fit the outer axles loosely (see materials list).
- Drill with a hand drill (20mm drill bit) at the four corners of the cavity, 10mm away from
edges of the cavity, and use a jigsaw to finish the cavity for the bottle as referred to DWG No
6.

2.3.3 Wheels
- Drill using a drill press with 20mm drill bit at the center of 100mm cap as referred to DWG
No 1. Alternative to the drill press is a hand drill.
- Ensure that the hole drilled is a snug fit for the inner axles (poly irrigation risers) so that the
wheels do not move freely on them.
- Repeat the same for the remaining three wheels.

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2.3.4 Axles
- Cut both of the poly risers with a circular saw to the length as specified on DWG No 7. This
will become the inner axle. Alternative to the circular saw is the use of a tenon saw with a
Mitre box or a Hand saw.
- Cut two lengths of the Press PVC pipe with a mitre box and tenon saw as specified on DWG
No 7. These will act as the outer axles. Ensure the cut is made 90 to the surface of the pipe.
Alternative tools to the mitre box and tenon saw are the Circular saw, Hacksaw or the Hand
Saw.
- The two Poly irrigation couplings need to be cut in half, using a Mitre box and tenon saw.
These create the nuts to secure the wheels to the axle. An alternative to the mitre box and
tenon saw is the hacksaw.

2.3.5 Velcro Strapping

- Cut two cord strips of the self-attaching cord tape with a sharp scissors, to the length as
referred to in the materials list.

2.3.6 Main assembly

- Slot the outer axles (Press PVC pipe) into the holes drilled into the sides of the main body.
- Slot the inner axles (poly irrigation risers) into each of the outer axles.
- Twist the wheels onto the inner axles as shown in DWG No 5 and DWG No 3. The orientation
of the wheels is shown in the exploded view of DWG No 8.
- Screw each poly irrigation coupling onto the four ends of the inner axles. Twist the couplings
on until the wheels are up against the outer axle, with no gaps. See DWG No 2 and DWG No
3.
- Securely wrap the two pieces of Velcro strapping, around the main body and cavity, a few
times, as shown in DWG No 1, DWG No 3, DWG No 4 and DWG No 5.
- When placing the water bottle into main body, slide the Velcro to the sides and slide it into
the cavity of the main body, sliding the Velcro back in place afterwards.

2.4 Testing of Vehicle

- To test the ability of the cart to travel in a straight line, place the finished cart, preferably
containing a 600ml water bottle, parallel and 10cm away to a straight wall or a 1m ruler.
Give the cart a slight push and measure distance between the wall and the cart when it
stops. It is expected that the two distance values are similar.
- To test the strength of the vehicle, test the cart on a small slope of 30cm above the ground
(preferably to a carpeted surface). If unable to access a slope and drop, just drop the vehicle
from a 30cm height onto a carpeted surface, at different angles. The height can also be
changed slightly in a suitable manner to further test the strength and resistance of the
prototype, but not done in an excessive manner.

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3.0 Risk Management

Hazard: Risk: Likelihood: Severity: Prevention: Residual risk:

3.1 Not finishing on time, therefore, High High Organization Disagreements
Lack of knowledge failing the unit Research Opinions
and communication Leaving out certain criteria, Ask questions Family emergencies
resulting in losing marks Attend group meetings
Damaging the groups dynamics Allocate tasks to be completed by each
causing tension and member
disagreements, resulting in the Familiarizing yourself with the unit outline
task not being completed and and deadlines
everyone viewing the task at Communicate well with each other
hand differently ensuring everyone knows what is
happening and what is to be done
Share information with each other
3.2 Not completing the car Low Medium Ask for assistance/supervision Tool failures
Lack of experience Inflicting damage upon ones Wear protective gear such as gloves, full Faulty equipment
with the use of self body clothing and safety glasses Power outages
tools/construction Cutting fingers/limbs Position your hands away from saws
Flying PVC fibres Remain a safe distance away
Noise resulting in deafness Cut slowly
Holding tools incorrectly hurting Use of earmuffs
yourself and team members Research and understand how to use and
through lack of experience hold tools correctly
Have a supervisor or partner around to
ensure you are safe
3.3 Getting hit by prototype coming Low Low Stand away from the ramp and car as it Stability, shape
The rover in testing off of the ramp travels down the ramp in testing phases and quality of the
phase Being used incorrectly could Set prototype on ramp in a correct and ramp
result in injuries diligent manner
Improper testing or handling Promptly follow the recommended
could result in unnecessary testing procedure for the prototype
damage to the prototype

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4.0 Tender Evaluation Criteria

4.1 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to outline the criteria that will be used to assess the most successful
applicant of the potential manufacturing companies. Below are the specified criteria with the details
and mark allocations following it. The group which successfully achieves the most marks in satisfying
the criteria will be awarded the tender for the manufacture of EMPACTs Mars Lander.

4.2 Criteria Summary

Criteria Criteria Details Mark

Experience Experience with use of power tools, in /2
particular jigsaw, bastard file & circular saw
Experience with cutting PVC
Communication Easily accessible /2
Group dynamics
Innovative & Resourceful Needs to be innovative and resourceful in /1
challenging events
Competence Must have an understanding of the basic /2
procedure and how to build it
Must be able to complete construction within
timeframe
TOTAL: /7

4.3 In depth Explanation of Criteria

4.3.1 Experience
Experience with the use of power tools, in particular jigsaw, bastard file & circular saw:

To construct the Mars Lander a variety of power tools will be required. To fully satisfy the criteria the
successful tenderer must have experience with the use of power tools with particular knowledge
and experience with the use of a jigsaw, circular blade and bastard file. When carrying out steps
requiring any of the tools mentioned above, a member of Star Engineering who is proven
experienced with this tool will be supervising and evaluating the tenderers skill. Lack of knowledge
and experience with the use of power tools can result in safety issues arising such as the risk of
injuries outlined in section 3.2 of the risk management.

Experience with cutting Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC):

If the most suitable teeth on a blade are not used to cut the PVC it can result in chipping and
shattering of the plastic. This can affect the quality of the Mars Lander and its ability to perform.
Hence, the tenderer who has prior experience or suitable knowledge with cutting hollow PVC will be
looked upon favourably.

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Experience with the use No experience in the use Experience with a few of Has experience with all
of power tools, in of power tools at all. the tools mentioned. the tools mentioned.
particular jigsaw, Can be proved by
bastard file & circular evidence.
saw:
Experience with cutting No experience with Limited experience and/ Adequate experience
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): cutting PVC. or experience by with cutting PVC.
observation.

4.3.2 Communication
Easily accessible:

The successful tenderer, throughout the duration of the construction of the Mars Lander, must be
easily accessible to the design company. The most successful tenderer will be the group that will
have a presence on social media and can reply to inquiries within a day. This includes but is not
limited to the use of communicating by email, text messaging, Facebook and meetings. As a result,
any uprising problems, questions and changes to the equipment and methodology raised by the
manufacturers for the designers can be resolved immediately. Teams which do not adhere to this
criterion will not be able to be informed on any changes to parts of the project which can affect the
completion of the project. Regular updates on the progress of the build will be required to inform
Star Engineering and the client to ensure the project will be completed by the deadline to a high
standard.

Group Dynamics:

Communication within the potential manufacturer is crucial to the build of the Mars Lander. Star
Engineering requires the successful tenderer to be in frequent contact with each of their members.
Therefore, when an unplanned emergency arises and a member has not completed their part of the
project, the work of that person can be divided amongst the capable members to compensate.
Unsuccessful communication will result in tension within the group and incomplete prescribed tasks
which will lead to the unsuccessful construction of the Mars Lander.

0 0.5 1

Easily accessible: No form of Communicates Consistently

communication through occasionally through communicates through
social media or group social media with few any or all forms of social
meetings observed. group meetings. media with regular
group meetings.
Group dynamics Unfair allocation of tasks No 0.5 score available Fair allocation of tasks
as evidenced by for this section. between members of
previous group progress the group and shows
reports and apparent great teamwork and
tension within the communication.
group.

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4.3.3 Innovative & Resourceful
Needs to be innovative and resourceful in challenging events:

Tenderer is required to have or find the appropriate equipment to be used during the
manufacturing of the rover unless it is specified that Star Engineering will supply the equipment to
be borrowed for the project. However, in the event that both the tenderer and Star Engineering are
unable to supply the specified tool, the tenderer must resourceful and innovative by finding an
alternative tool with similar purpose. Before the commencement of the project a member of Star
Engineering will be checking that the equipment is suitable for use to build the rover. Tenderers are
also required to have appropriate clothing when manufacturing the rover for safety reasons. This
includes wearing appropriately long sleeved clothing, safety glasses and steel capped boots.

0 0.5 1

Needs to be innovative Unable to supply any Able to supply some Is able to supply
and resourceful in equipment and equipment with limited necessary equipment
challenging events: therefore not eligible for resource skills in finding and has access to any
consideration. an alternative. other alternative
materials throughout
the build if needed.

4.3.4 Competence
Must have an understanding of the basic procedure and how to build:

The tenderer must be able to thoroughly read over the procedure and design specifications. Groups
that familiarise themselves with the unit outline and marking rubrics as well as having background
knowledge on construction will be highly desired as it proves they are competent in building and
following instructions.

Must be able to complete construction within timeframe:

The successful tenderer must be capable of working efficiently to complete the manufacturing of the
Mars Rover to a high standard by the deadline. This is achieved by planning ahead and familiarising
themselves with task deadlines. Previous group tasks and their outcomes will be considered to get
full marks.

0 0.5 1

Must have an Unable to follow basic Some degree of Able to follow complex
understanding of the instructions and has no knowledge on instructions with
basic procedure and background knowledge construction and sufficient background
how to build on constructing or building. Can follow knowledge on
building projects. basic instructions. construction and design.
Must be able to Cannot complete within Can complete the Proven to be highly
complete construction time frame as evidenced project within the competent by
within timeframe: by previous group tasks. timeframe, however familiarising themselves
Therefore not eligible with no time to review with deadlines as
for consideration. and make changes to evidenced by the
any errors. successful completions
of previous group tasks.

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 5.0 GANTT Chart

DEADLINE WK 5 WK 6 TFW TFW WK 7 WK 8 WK 9 WK 10 WK 11 WK 12

EFPC Stage 1 Design Stage 2 Stage 2 Handover Eng. Identity Presentation

Package Contractors Designers Reflection
Unit Reflection
Team Action Prototype
Plan Testing

Presentation
Weekly progress reports Review
Other EFY CL: ws. as.(oral) FS: Case CL: Mid Sem MC: ws. quiz CL: ws. as. CL: ws. as. MC: ws. quiz CL: Lab as.
Study as. Exam (test) (oral)
MC: Mid Term MC: Lab AS: Test MC: ws. quiz
Exam MC: ws. quiz MC: ws. quiz MC: ws. quiz MC: ws. quiz
WN: Test FS: Essay MC: Lab
MC: ws. quiz AS: Test PR: ws. quiz PR: Mid Sem
Exam WN: Test &
WN: Site visit Report

AS: Skit
Contractors Contingency Handover
Plans Final
Prototype
Ethics activity
Write Tender Application Build Prototype
Designers DPR Response Submission Assessing
Activity Q&A Final
Prototype
Supervise Manufacturing of Prototype
Write Tender Evaluation

KEY: MC- Engineering Mechanics CL- Calculus for Engineers WN- Wine Making & Brewery AS- Communication with Asia
PR- Engineering Programming FS- Intro to Forensic Science ws.- Workshop as.- Assessment

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6.0 References
1 SF Gate. (2014). Can You Cut PVC With a Reciprocating Saw? Retrieved from
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/can-cut-pvc-reciprocating-saw-88829.html

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