RFR Rules Quiz 1

Impact Attenuator

A deformable, energy absorbing device located forward of the front bulkhead.

Electric System Advisor

A professionally competent person(s) nominated by the team who can advise on the electrical and control systems that will be integrated into the vehicle. This person can be the faculty advisor.

Lap Joint Test

A test that measures the force required to pull apart a joint comprised of two laminate samples that are bonded together.

Perimeter Shear Test

A test that measures the force required to push or pull a 25nm diameter flat punch through a flat laminate sample.

First year vehicle

A vehicle which as, at minimum, a newly built chassis and is in its initial competition year.

Second year vehicle

A vehicle which has competed in a previous competition year.

Third year vehicle

A vehicle which has competed in more than one previous competition year.

Inside the primary structure

Accumulator Containers must lie where?

25mm

All weld lengths must be greater than?

Elimination from the competition.

Arguing with an official will result in?

Electrical System Officer (ESO)

At least one person who is a member appointed by the team. They are responsible for all electrical operations of the vehicle during the event. They cannot be the driver. They have received prior training to work with High Voltage systems in automotive vehicles.

15kN

Attachment points for the lap belts have to support this minimum load before failure.

Follow the rules

By entering a FSAE competition, the team and its members, along with faculty advisors, all agree to do what?

"Must NOT"

Designates a prohibition or restriction

"Must"

Designates a requirement

Buckling Modulus

Equal to E * I, where E is the modulus of elasticity, and I is the area moment of inertia about the weakest axis.

Critical fasteners

Fasteners in the steering system and suspension system must be?

Impact Attenuator

Forward of the front bulkhead, this part must be attached, with an anti intrusion plate between it and the front bulkhead.

From the top of the wheels, and from the side.

From what point of view should you be able to see the tires?

"Should"

Gives an expectation

"May"

Gives permission, not a requirement and not a recommendation

Round, and maximum 10mm diameter

Holes and opening for airflow must be?

Open wheeled and open cockpit (a formula style body) with four wheels that are not in a straight line.

How should the vehicle be configured?

It must be filed in writing, and presented to the organizer or SAE International staff by the team captain.

How should you submit a protest to a rule?

30 minutes after the score is released, or in a period designated by the organizers.

How soon after scores are posted can a protest be filed?

3 point bending test

If a composite or other material is used, a sample piece must be made into a panel and undergo what type of test?

The onsite organizers.

If a problem arises during the competition, who is it resolved with?

Full name and contact information, university name, the specific competition your team is planning to enter, and number of the rule in question.

If you have a question about the rules, what information should you include in your inquiry?

No less than 75% of the larger track.

In relation to the larger track, what is the max size of the smaller track of the vehicle?

2mm

Main hoop mounting plates minimum thickness?

12kg

Maximum mass allowed in any section of the accumulator container

18

Minimum age of team members?

3/8in , Grade 8

Minimum diameter and grade of a Double Lug Joint?

1/4in, Grade 8

Minimum diameter and grade of a Sleeved Butt Joint?

2.4mm

Minimum tread depth of wet tires?

2mm

Minimum wall thickness for non-welded aluminum tubing?

1.2mm

Minimum wall thickness for titanium tubing?

3mm

Minimum wall thickness for welded aluminum tubing?

203.3mm (8 inches)

Minimum wheel diameter?

Structural Equivalency Spreadsheet (SES)

Supplement for the Formula SAE Rules. Provides the means to document the primary structure.

Competition year

The period begins when the vehicle first competes, and ends at the corresponding event held approximately 12 months later.

A violation of the rule itself.

The violation of the intent of a rule is considered?

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

This behavior will cause the team to receive a warning from an official. A second violation will result in expulsion of the team from the competition.

Accumulator Container

This part is required to be able to withstand forces from deceleration in all directions, and be made from a nonflammable material

Only first year vehicles may enter.

What age vehicles may enter the FSAE Competitions?

Roll Hoops

What are both the main hoop and front hoop referred to as?

They must be closed by a welded cap or inserted metal plug.

What do you do if a chassis tubing has any open ends?

They seize the car, and can restrict your access to it.

What does it mean when FSAE impounds your vehicle?

You forfeit your attempt at that event.

What happens if you are not present to compete at the scheduled time?

The team loses 25 points.

What happens if you submit a protest, and it is rejected?

A waitlist will open.

What happens when a competition reaches its registration limit?

Frame member

What is a minimum representative single piece of uncut, continuous tubing?

Front hoop

What is a roll bar located above the driver's legs?

Main hoop

What is a roll bar located alongside or just behind the driver's torso? It must be one continuous, uncut piece of closed section steel tubing.

Monocoque

What is a type of chassis where loads are supported by external panels?

Chassis

What is the fabricated structural assembly that supports all functional vehicle systems?

100 degrees

What is the minimum field of vision the driver must have while seated?

3 or more times the tube outside diameter

What is the minimum radius of any bend in a tube?

1525 mm

What is the minimum wheelbase size?

English

What is the official language of the FSAE series?

The tires

What is the only part of the vehicle that may intentionally touch the ground?

You may protest the rule

What may you do if a rule interpretation has caused some actual, non trivial harm to your team, or has had a substantive effect on your score?

A Double Lug Joint or a Sleeved Butt Joint

What must any non permanent joint have at the ends?

1.5 or greater

What must the edge distance ratio of bolt connections be?

Steel tubing, alternative tubing, or composite material

What must the primary structure of the chassis be made of?

The front wheels

What must the steering wheel be mechanically connected to?

50mm

What must the usable minimum wheel travel be?

Motorcycles, quads, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and rollerblades.

What person-carrying devices are prohibited in the competition area?

Ranging from 5th percentile female up to 95th percentile male.

What range of driver sizes must the vehicle be able to accommodate?

Alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons, smoking, e-cigarettes.

What substances are illegal on the competition site?

Medical Insurance

What type of insurance coverage is required, and is the sole responsibility of the participant?

Any time during the competition season.

When can the FSAE rules be revised, updated, or amended?

The FSAE website

Where are rules posted?

The FSAE website

Where can you submit a question about the FSAE rules?

The Event website

Where do you register for FSAE competitions, and find registration details?

Only student team members.

Who is allowed to help conceive, design, fabricate, and maintain the vehicle?

A member of faculty, appointed by the university.

Who is required to be an advisor for the team?

Formula SAE Rules Committee

Who is responsible for the Formula SAE Rules?

Any team member who holds a valid, government issued driver's license.

Who may drive the competition vehicle?