SNSCOLLEGEOFENGINEERING

Accredited by NAAC-UGC with ‘A’ Grade Approved by AICTE, New Delhi

Recognized by UGC, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai

Sathy Main Road, Kurumbapalayam (Po), Coimbatore-641107.

Presents

RPM 2K17Piston Cup

3rd NATIONAL LEVEL MINI-BIKE DESGIN, FABRICATION AND RACING CONTEST

In association with

SNSCE Mechanical Engineering Association

&

SNSCE SAEINDIA Collegiate Club

On

August 31, 2017

RULE BOOK

RPM 2K173rd NATIONAL LEVEL MINI-BIKE DESGIN, FABRICATION AND RACING CONTEST

CONTENTS

SECTION I:1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 About us.1.1.2 Mission and Vision.1.1.3 Chairman’s message.1.1.4 About the Department.

SECTION II:2.1 Overview of Event

2.1.1 Team eligibility and Requirements.2.1.2 Registration Requirements and Procedure.2.1.3 Safety Requirement.2.1.3 Technical Specifications.

SECTION III:3.1 Challenge:

3.1.1 Static Events.3.1.2 Dynamic Events.

SECTION IV:4.1 Overview of Events and Rules

4.1.1 Official Announcement.4.1.2 Authority.4.1.3 Validity of Rules.4.1.4 Rules Compliance.4.1.5 Behaviour.4.1.6 Smoking and Illegal Material.4.1.7 Unsportsmanlike Conduct.4.1.8 Official Instructions.4.1.9 Arguments with Official.4.1.10 Trash Clean-up.4.1.11 Reminder.

PISTON CUP3rd NATIONAL LEVEL MINI-BIKE DESGIN, FABRICATION AND RACING CONTEST

SECTION I1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 About usSNS College of Engineering was established in the year 2007 with a vision of

being in the forefront of Technical education and Management studies. The motto ofour Institution is to impart quality education with an international exposure leading toknowledge and develop multiple skills among the students community.

With a state-of-the-art infrastructure, highly skilled & dedicated facultymembers and outstanding placement & training cells with successful proven trackrecords, SNSCE keenly concentrates on continual knowledge enrichment that mouldsthe students to achieve excellence in all their endeavours.

SNSCE strives to develop competent and committed professionals driven byvalues, who aim to take over the corporate world as its crusaders. SNSCE has tie-upsand MoU’s with multinational corporate companies to facilitate industrial andcorporate exposure for students and faculty. The college is affiliated to AnnaUniversity, Chennai and is approved by AICTE, New Delhi.

1.1.2 Mission & Vision

Mission

The cherished mission of the college is to:

Create conducive environment for the school leaving youths - both boys and

girls to acquire quality technical knowledge and skills,

Provide social and economic accessibility for every section of societyto enjoy education of global standards,

Prepare students to meet future development in science and technologywith social and gender equity,

Empower students to promote their knowledge and skills throughnetworking with other relevant institutions,

Develop confident and diligent future citizens.

VisionSNS College of Engineering envisages its vision to provide quality education

of international standards and impart knowledge & skills to the students, in theprocess to shine as one of the premier institutions in the country and worldwide.

1.1.3 Chairman’s MessageDr. S.N. Subbramanian M.Tech., Ph.D., MBA, M.Phil., Ph.D

We are very pleased that you have taken the wise decision to pursue yourprofessional education in our institution. This is now your college and we will doeverything we can to make sure you get the support you need to succeed. When youare here to obtain your UG or PG Degree, improve your soft skills and job skills.From the moment you step into our campus, your success is our goal, and we willwork with you to make it happen.

From the Reception Area to the Placement Centre, from the Chairperson’sOffice to the Principal’s Office, from your Classroom to your Laboratories, from ourLibrary to our Sports field, people at SNS will help you to find your way around, andmake you very comfortable. But since a college isn’t just about academics, we willalso present you with opportunities to make friends and develop leadership skillsthrough our Student organizations and many clubs on the campus.

We are proud of the relationships our students have with faculty and staff whocare about each and every student and equally proud of our rigorous academicprograms. Everyone talks about diversity and the importance of preparing students foran evolving global society. At SNS, diversity across the board is the norm, andstudents from different backgrounds all over the state and the country attain a trulyglobal perspective of the world as they share classes with one another and studentsfrom states around the nation.

SNS’s location and partnerships with industrial institutions also create a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary learning experience that is uniquely stimulating, withclasses and internships you won’t find anywhere else.

SNS has a long history of helping students achieve their dreams. Oursupportive faculty and staff are involved in making it happen, and that is why moststudents say “This is my Second Home”. I welcome you to SNS College ofEngineering – whatever your goals are, we are dedicated to helping you get there

1.1.4 About the Department

Department Achievements

Our Students have got the following awards

Graduation rate of 80% 1 Best outstanding student award 1 Best outgoing student award 100% placement 4 patent obtained 54 MoU signed 5 Consultancy projects done 3 books published 3 research supervisors 30 papers published in international journals 4 funded projects received 1 proposal submitted to DST-SERB for 51.5 lakhs Student innovator award received from ICTACT 3 Projects presented in India International Science Festival 18 proposals to various funding agencies 15 prizes in mini-bike, design and fabrication event at various

institutions Participated 12 events in NIT & 25 events in IIT

SECTION 22.1 Overview of Event

RPM 2K17 is a 3rdNational Level Mini-Bike Design, Fabrication and Racing contestconducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering under SNSCE SAEINDIA collegiateclub,SNS College of Engineering.

2.1.1 Team Eligibility and Requirements:

Team Name:

`Every team should have an inspirational and meaningful name.

Team Logo:

Every team should have an attractive team logo.

Team Captain:

Every team requires a team captain and vice-captain.

Discipline:

Every team member must be a diploma/undergraduate/postgraduate student of anyengineering discipline.

Rider:

Every team should have two riders; rider must be minimum of 18 years old. TheRiders should have a valid driving license and the same will be verified during the event.

Faculty Advisor:

Every team must have a Faculty Advisor but his presence is not mandatory.

Team Member:

Every team requires a minimum of 6 members and maximum of 8 members. TheMembers of the team must be from the same college/university. College identity card will beverified during registration.

2.1.2 Registration Requirement and Procedure:

Procedure: Team Registration is open on our websitehttp://www.snsce.ac.in

Step by Step Detail of Registration: Register your team online on our website

http://www.snsce.ac.in After online registration deposit the registration fee in the account (details provided

below). Send the scanned copy of the deposit slip to our official mail id

“snscemechrpm@gmail.com”. As soon as we receive your e-mail we will confirmyour registration with a conformation mail.

Send the original DD along with the registration form and undertaking form to thebelow address :

The Coordinator, RPM -2K17,Department of Mechanical Engineering,SNS kalvi nagar, Kurumbapalayam (Po),SNS College of Engineering, Coimbatore – 641 107.

All the correspondence should take place from the Team’s e-mail id or Team captain'se-mail id only.

After registration, during the mail correspondence the Name of the Team, Name ofthe Captain, Name of the College and Team ID should be mentioned for the quick andprompt reply.

Once the team has been registered the payment should be done through followingMethods:

After online registration and the payment confirmation, a copy of the online registration form(Attested by HOD/Dean of the respective College/University) and the bank deposit slip mustbe mailed to snscemechrpm@gmail.com

Registration fee for each team is INR 2,500/- (Two thousand and Five hundred only)The registration fee will not be refunded in any case.

Mode of payment:Demand Draft in favour ofSNSCE MEA, payable at Coimbatore.

2.1.3 Safety Requirements:

Rider's Equipment:

1. The Riders must use a riding gear[safety jacket, helmet, gloves, knee pad andshoes] during the dynamic rounds.

2. The Rider seat should be properly fixed and rigid.

3. Each team must have two riders and both of them must possess a valid drivinglicense which should be produced to inspection team during the event.

4. An Undertaking form must be submitted by the rider and co-rider with signaturefrom parents and their team faculty advisor from respective institution.

5. It must be signed by the rider during static event.

This should be submitted to inspection team during the static event.

2.1.4 Technical Specifications:

The following requirements and restrictions will be enforced throughout the technicalInspection. Noncompliance of any of these must be corrected and the bike should bereinspected.

1.No modification in the bike will be entertained after passing technical inspection.

2.The Bike must maintain all required specifications throughout the competition.

3.Wheelbase: The bike can have a wheelbase of standard 1200 mm. The wheelbase will

be measured between the front and rear wheel hub.

4.Overall Length: The bike can have an overall length of standard 1650 mm. The

Length is measured from the front end of the bike to the rear end of the bike.

5.Width: The bike can have an overall width of standard 650 mm.

6.Height: The bike can have an overall height of standard 900 mm.

7.Ground Clearance: The bike can have a ground clearance of standard 180 mm.

8.Bike Identification: All the teams will be given with a particular Team ID, will be

pasted at the front end of bike. The Bike will be known by the team id in the whole

event. Team logo along with college name need to be pasted in the body of the bike.

9.Manufacturing Cost:

Teams are required to bring the cost estimation details along with their original bills

and verified during static round.

10. Weight: The Kerb weight of the bike should be standard 65kg.

11. Suspension: The bike must be equipped with a proper suspension system

NOTE: We are providing an allowance of 150mm from the given standard

dimensions of the bike. Ground clearance allowance is 30mm, there is an exception for the ground

clearance. We are providing an allowance of 10kg from the given standard weight of

the bike In case of failure from the details above, the bike will be given some

penalties.

12. Engine Specifications:

Category 1: 60 CC

ENGINE:LayoutDisplacementFuel System

S.I.EngineSingle cylinder, Air-cooled, Two-StrokeMax 60.00 ccCarburettor / Fuel Injection

GEARBOX and FINAL DRIVE:

TypeTransmission Type

Automatic, ManualBelt/Chain

CHASSIS and SUSPENSION:

FrameFront suspensionRear suspension

AnyTelescopic forksSwing arms with twin or mono shockabsorbers

WHEELS and TYRES:

Wheel TypeWheel Size (Front/Rear)Tyre

Alloy or SpokesLess than 16 inch diameterTube or Tubeless

BRAKES:

Front Drum / DiscRear

Drum / DiscDrum / Disc

OTHERS:

StarterFuel CapacityTop Speed

Electric or Kick5 Litres60 Km/hr (advised)

Category 2: 80 CC

ENGINE:LayoutDisplacementFuel System

S.I.EngineSingle cylinder, Air-cooled, Two-StrokeMax 82.00 cc(5.00 Cubic Inches)Carburettor / Fuel Injection

GEARBOX and FINAL DRIVE:

TypeTransmission Type

Automatic, ManualBelt/Chain

CHASSIS and SUSPENSION:

FrameFront suspensionRear suspension

AnyTelescopic forksSwing arms with twin or mono shockabsorbers

WHEELS and TYRES:

Wheel TypeWheel Size (Front/Rear)Tyre

Alloy or SpokesLess than 16 inch diameterTube or Tubeless

BRAKES:

Front Drum / DiscRear

Drum / DiscDrum / Disc

OTHERS:

StarterFuel CapacityTop Speed

Electric or Kick5 Litres60 Km/hr (advised)

SECTION 3Challenge:

The teams have to compete in two rounds, static round and the dynamic round. Points aredistinctively divided for the two rounds.

3.1 Static Round (100pts)

JUDGEMENT CATEGORIES AND POINT DISTRIBUTION:

3.1.1 Documentation:During the static round soft copy as well as hard copy of all reports should be submitted.

1) Overall Design Report: This report should contain the design methods, detailedspecification sheet of the bike & the calculations used for the overall design.

2) Cost Report: The manufacturing cost of the vehicle should be presented with scanned billswhich should exactly match the cost report submitted which has separate point.

3.2.1 Technical Inspection (T.I):

1. Objective:

The objective of Technical Inspection round is to determine whether the bike possess therequirements and restrictions of RPM 2K17 rules.

Each Bike must pass all stages of Technical Inspection and testing before it ispermitted to participate in any dynamic event. The exact procedures and instrumentsemployed for inspection and testing are entirely at the discretion of the ChiefTechnical Inspector.

Bikes must be presented for technical inspection in finished condition, i.e. fullyassembled, completed and ready-to-run, unless it will not be allowed for inspection.

2. Corrections:

If a Bike does not comply with the rules, then correction must be done before re-inspectionprocess.

3. Technical Viva:

The team members will be asked questions in design and fabrication of minibike and theirroles of engineering practices of the teams will also be evaluated. The decision taken by thejudges are final and no more arguments will be entertained.

4. Cost report:

The expenses for the components used in the bike must be specified. The report will be crossverified by the inspection team. The actual cost must not vary with the report.

5. Manufacturing Level:

Good engineering practice will reflect a great manufacturing quality. The Bike will beexamined by the judges at the time of static round. The participating teams are advised tomanufacture the bike with pre-planned strategies, so that the bike would be able to competein several tasks and tests.

Point’s distribution for static round

S.NO CATEGORY POINTS1. Design Evaluation 152. Cost Report 103. Innovation 504. Presentation 255. Total 100

3.2 Dynamic Round:

Point’s distribution for Dynamic Round

S.No Category Points

1. Brake & Acceleration Test 20

2. Skid-pad Test 30

3. Endurance 50

4. Total 100

3.2.1 Dynamic Tests:

1.Brake Test:Objective: The brake test evaluates the braking and stability of the bike.

Procedure: All the teams have to pass the brake test in order to participate in otherDynamic Events. The bike must stop in a straight line after brake is applied. Each bike willbe given 2attempts to pass the brake test.

2. Acceleration Test:

Objective: The acceleration test evaluates the Bike’s accelerationin a straight line on a flat pavement.

Procedure: The rider has to cross the given distance at certaintime. The points will be given based on the time taken to cross thedistance.

Note: The teams will participate in the next round only aftersuccessful completion of brake and acceleration.

3. Skid Pad test (figure of 8):

Objective- The objective of the skid-pad event is to measure the Bike’s corneringability on a flat surface while making a constant- radius turn.

1. Skid Pad Layout- There will be the two concentric circles in a figure of eight pattern.There will be inner circle and outer circle in the figure. The driving path will be the inner andouter circles. The bikes will enter and exit through the gates on a wide path that is tangentialto the circles where they meet. The line between the centre defines the start/stop line andreturning to the start/stop line.

Procedure:

The bike will enter the middle of the figure of 8 track and take one full lap on theright circle to establish the turn and the bike must move on to the left circle tocomplete the lap. This completes one lap and time will be noted. Immediately uponfinishing the circle the lap will be completed, and the bike will exit the track. The bikewill exit at the intersection moving in the same direction as entered.

Penalties:

Cones/Tyres Down or Out, Leg Touching the Ground, Bike Going out of Track.Note: 3seconds will be added to the time for each penalty.

Unfinished: If the bike get off during Skid pad test, the bike will be allotted 20seconds penalties by the judges and allowed to participate in next round. The teamwill have only one chance to pass the skip pad test.

The teams will be permitted to endurance track after completing these tests, in case offailure the team will be allotted a penalty of 25seconds.

4. Endurance event:

Objective: The endurance event is designed to evaluate the bike’s overallperformance, reliability and efficiency.

Procedure& Specifications:

The rider rides the bike in the given track. The track consists of obstacles with standingwater, muddy sand, bridges and rocks. The cones/tyres are placed at the side of the track. Thecones present in the track shows the limit of the track. The rider must ride the bike within thetrack.In general, the teams completing the laps in the shortest time will earn the maximum marksavailable in the round.

Endurance Penalties: The penalties in effect during the endurance event are listedbelow: Cones/Tyres Down or Out, Leg Touching the Ground, Bike Going out of Track.

Note: 3seconds will be added to the time for each penalty.

Off Course (OC): In case of an off Course, the rider will be given time of 3minutesto re-enter the track. The time taken to repair the bikes will be taken into accountduring endurance. If the team fails to re-enter the track within 3minutes, the teamwill be disqualified and the team subjected to second off course will be disqualifiedat the moment. There will be no more arguments the team has to walk out of theevent.

Preference will be given to the team which has not gone off-course.

No obstacles should be skipped during the course of the track.

During the event, Team captain or vice-captain can run along with the rider withoutdisturbing the track.

Piston Cup 2K17

Static Round

Fail

Pass

Dynamic Round

Pass

Document & Rider Kit Verification

Registration

Acceleration& Brake Test

Resolve Issue

TechnicalInspection &

DesignAnalysis

Skid PadTest

Endurance

Result

SECTION: 4

EVENT RULES AND ORGANIZER AUTHORITY4.1 Official Announcement:

All the official announcements and the information regarding the competition will bedisplayed athttp://www.snsce.ac.in

You can also follow us through Face book for quick updates: Official Page:http://www.facebook.com/snscemechrpm

After completion of registration, the team ID and other information will be sent to therespective team email ID. The rules will be the same throughout the event. The teams arerequested to follow us for regular updates about the events.

4.2 Authority:

All the authority of rules is under RPM organizing Committee. Officialannouncements from RPM Organizing Committee shall be considered. Query regarding theevent or intent of the rules will be resolved by the Technical committee of RPM.

4.3 Validity of Rules:

The rules and other information related to RPM 2K17 is valid until the completion ofthe event and schedule as decided by the RPM 2K17 Organizing Committee.

4.4 Rules Compliance:

By participating in the RPM 2K17, the team members & faculty advisors of theentering institutions agree to comply with, and be bound by, the rules of RPM 2K17.All therules & procedures are issued or announced by the RPM 2K17 Organizing Committee. Allteam members, faculty advisors and other university/college representatives are requested tocooperate with us and follow all the instructions from competition organizers, officials andjudges.4.5 Behaviour:

All the members of each and every team are required to follow the rules laid by RPM2K17 Organizing Committee, during the competition. Any team fails to follow the rules willresult in elimination from the event. Arguments with officials may also result in the teambeing eliminated from event.

4.6 Smoking and Illegal Material:

Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons or other illegal material are strictly not allowed on theevent site during the competition. This rule will be in effect during the entire competition.Any violation of this rule by a team member will cause the expulsion of the entire team. Thisapplies to both team members and faculty advisors. Any use of drugs, or the use of alcohol byan underage individual, will be reported to the authorities for prosecution.

4.7 Unsportsmanlike Conduct:

In the event of unsportsmanlike conduct, the team will receive a warning from anOfficial, continue the same after warning will result in expulsion of the team from thecompetition.

4.8 Official Instructions:

Failure of a team member(s) to follow an instruction or command directed specificallyto that team or team member(s) will result in a twenty five (25) point penalty. There shouldnot be any direct involvement of industrial experts in Designing and manufacturing of thebike. The Organisation is not responsible for the team’s personal belongings; please take careof them by yourself.

4.9 Arguments with Officials:

Argument with, or disobedience to, any official may result in the team beingeliminated from the competition. All members of the team may be immediately escorted fromthe grounds. In case of any queries or problem, team faculty advisor or captain or vice-captain are allowed to contact the event co-ordinators and faculty co-ordinators, in case offailure the team will be disqualified.

4.10 Trash Clean-up:

Cleanup of trash and debris is the responsibility of the teams. The team's work areaShould be kept uncluttered. At the end of the day, each team must clean all debris from theirarea and help with maintaining a clean paddock.

4.11 Remainder:

The RPM 2K17 organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, an event whichinitiates the students to excellence in design and manufacturing streams. The demonstrationof mini bike interacts only to evaluate the performance but not a race. It is recognized thatthis event is an "innovation enhancement experience" but that it often becomes confused witha race, in the heat of competition, emotions are at peak and disputes arises. The officials of

RPM are involving trained volunteers in organizing the event and maximum effort will be putin to settle the disputes an equitable, professional manner.

4.12 AWARD AND PRIZE MONEY:

60 cc Winner INR 10,000/- with trophy60cc Runner INR 7,500/-80cc Winner INR 10,000/- with trophy80cc Runner INR 7,500/-Best Crew Cash PriceBest Innovation Cash PriceBest Rider Cash Price

4.13 Assistance and support:

For any help and assistance you can contact the co-ordinator and in -charge via mailor contact number provided below and in the official page.

Important note:During the event, in case of any complaints or queries, only the team faculty

advisor or captain or vice-captain is allowed to contact the event coordinators andfaculty coordinators.

The Organisation is not responsible for the team’s personal belongings; pleasetake care of them by yourself.

All the mentioned rules mentioned above will be strictly followed, in case offailure then team will be disqualified.

Faculty Coordinator

Prabhakaran.T: 9597555920

Balamurali.B : 9629557729

Siva kumar.P : 9751750747

Student Coordinators

Sriram.O.S. : 9600270189

Ram kumar .T : 9042223796

Rithun.C.S. :7339654925