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US0095002 TAMU Shell Eco-marathon
Texas A&M University
Technical Inspections
Before they get on track, Urban Concept vehicles need to pass a series of 13 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.
5/13
In progress
In progress
Passed
1. Inspection Queue Entry
2 / 2
Bound/Printed documentation
(58 c)
Telemetry equipment installed
(58 c)
Passed
2. Driver's Control
15 / 15
Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Helmet label readable - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver
(21 a)
Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver
(21 b)
Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Primary Driver
(21 a, c)
Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Primary Driver
(22 a)
Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Primary Driver
(22 b, d)
Driver weight (> 70kg) - Primary Driver
(20 a)
Ballast required?
Ballast based on lightest driver
(20 c)
Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed
(20 b)
SHELL logo front / both sides
(4 a-g)
Race number front / both sides
(4 a-g)
Partner sticker both sides
(4 a-g)
Other stickers < 400 cm²
(4 a-g)
Passed
3. Vehicle Weight
2 / 2
Vehicle weight
Vehicle weight < 225 kg
(45 h)
Must pass again
4. Vehicle Dimensions
9 / 10
Height 1000 - 1300 mm
(45 a)
Width 1200 - 1300 mm
(45 b)
Length 2200 - 3500 mm
(45 c)
Track width >1000 mm (front)
(45 d)
Track width > 800 mm (rear)
(45 d)
Wheelbase > 1200 mm
(45 e)
Ground clearance > 100mm
(45 g)
Drivers comparment > 880 mm
(45 f)
Width at drivers shoulder > 700 mm - Primary Driver
(45 f)
Two Doors - Min 500 x 800 mm
(46 d)
Must pass again
5. Seat Belts & Roll bar
9 / 11
Safety Belts ≥ 5 mounting points
(29 a-b)
Safety Belts - chassis fixing
(29 d)
Crotch strap under body
(29 b)
Top strap at 10° angle
(29 b)
Length adjustor high enough for adjustement
(29 b)
Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack)
(29 c)
Safety belt strenght verified
(29 d)
Quality of body driver collision protection
(26 a)
Roll bar resist 70 kg all directions
(26 d)
Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Primary Driver
(26 b)
Roll bar width > shoulders - Primary Driver
(26 c)
Must pass again
6. Brakes
9 / 10
Brake rotors point in direction of wheel rotation
(43 a)
Ergonomy (both hands on steering mech.)
(43 a)
Effectiveness Ramp Test
(43 b)
4 disc hydraulic brake
(51 a)
X design or front / rear
(51 b)
Brake pedal 2,500 mm²
(51 a)
Parking brake (50 N)
(51 e)
Disc thickness > 3 mm
(51 a)
One dual master cylinder or 2 master cyls
(51 c)
Comm brake sys (manuf's docs). Not bicycle
(51 a)
Passed
7. Visibility
6 / 6
Front vis 180° & Tint - driver must be seen - Primary Driver
(28 a)
Rear visibility + Mirrors > 25 cm² - Primary Driver
(28 b)
Windscreen & wiper / Tint - driver must be seen
(52, 28 a)
Electrical automotive horn
(31 a)
Horn sound level > 85 dBa @ 4 m
(31 b-c)
Horn uses accessory/ propulsion battery
(31 d)
Passed
8. Exit
1 / 1
Driver exit < 10 seconds - Primary Driver
(30 a-d)
Must pass again
9. Mechanical Vehicle Design
22 / 27
Fully closed body
(25 j, g)
Quality of body driver collision protection
(26 a-d)
Solid floor & frame
(25 i)
No external appendages or sharp edges
(25 c)
Body panels do not change shape in wind
(25 b, d)
Wheel covers integral with body
(46 b)
Internal/ext'l opening mech effective/intuitive
(30 c)
Method of opening marked with red arrow
(30 c)
Door solidly attached
(46 e)
Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant
(27 b-d)
Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment
(27 a)
Chain/belt guard
(34 g)
Running wheels (Pr:3/4, UC:4)
(25 a iii)
Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body
(41 c)
Rims 15 to 17 inch
(48 a)
Tire width > 80mm
(49)
Min tread 1.6 mm
(49)
Steering wheel diameter > 250 mm
(47 b)
Luggage compartment (and luggage)
(46 h)
Towing hook or ring
(46 j)
2 front turn indicators
(50 b)
2 front headlights
(50 a)
2 rear turn indicators
(50 c)
2 red rear brake light
(50 d)
2 red rear lights
(50 e)
Headlights ≥ 300 mm from center-line
(50 f)
Hazard Lights
(50 h)
Must pass again
10. Electrical Vehicle Design
8 / 12
Correct vehicle electrical schematic
(58 c)
Electrical enclosures - transparent
(57 j)
Only one Battery, single physical package
(57 b)
Max 48 V nominal (60 V Peak)
(57 a)
Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal
(57 e)
Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat
(57 c)
Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices
(57 k)
Elec system has proper fuse protection
(57 e)
Acceptable electrically powered devices
(57 h, i)
JM Installation in engine compartment
(56 c)
JM Correct circuit location
(56 d)
JM Counting Correctly
(56 d)
Must pass again
11. Energy Verification
25 / 38
1 Shell fuel tank 30/100/250/350 cc
(61 a)
Safety valve location (between reg and tank)
(60 b i)
Safety valve tested at 5 bars Max
(60 b i)
Translucent and rigid hoses
(61 g)
Fuel tank vertical position
(61 c)
Fuel tank easy to refill (with burette)
(61 c)
Electric Starter Only for ICE
(64 a)
Starter cannot propel vehicle
(64 b)
Engine idle without vehicle moving
(34 d)
Emergency shutdown
Efficiency of emergency shutdown
(37 a-c)
Internal/External Estop Switch
(37 f)
Latching push button (no push/pull levers)
(37 g)
Dead man's switch
(37 h)
Blue triangle sticker
(37 f (iii))
Flowmeter mounted in the vertical position
(71)
Securely mounted inside vehicle
(71)
Mounted below fuel infector and fuel tank
(71)
Fuel lines are safely routed
(71)
Fuel line from tank routed to LFM fuel inlet
(71)
Fuel filter installed on LFM inlet
(71)
No loops are present in fuel lines
(71)
Air removal completed and validated
No bubbles present in fuel line
No leaks in fuel line
Exhaust system evacuates outside
(35 a, b)
Exh. Solid/no fatigue/leak, OK for high temp
(35 c, d)
4 stroke engine
(59)
Clutch effective
(34)
Interlock for manual clutch
(34 e)
Nothing in the fuel line (no filters, etc)
(62 c)
Fuel injection only
(62 e)
No electrical fuel pump
(60 a)
If liquid cooling system, must be a closed loop (pure water or com. coolant)
(60 d, e)
No auxiliary energy sources
(60 c)
Pneumatic energy for fuel injection only
(60 a)
Air intake free of obstruction/ foreign objects
(62 f)
No blow-by gas recycling
(62 f)
Not yet started
12. Telemetry
0 / 8
OBC-Pod mounted correctly
OBC Backbone mounted correctly
Battery mounted correctly
(69 a)
Sensors mounted correctly
Cables mounted correctly
No direct electrical connection of OBC to car body or chassis
OBC working properly
Shutdown Relay working properly
Not yet started
13. Final Check
0 / 3
Technical Sticker received
Safety Sticker received
Pit Crew vests received