Tritium Design Brief

Design Brief
Client: EMPACT
Project: Mars Rover Prototype
Date: 02-04-2017
Revision: D
Joe Thorpe
Mats Niklasson
Lingesh Kumar Raghavan
Jack Hon
John Jabbour
Nicholas McChord
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0.2: Introduction
This Design Brief, produced by Tritium Co., provides a detailed outline for the design,
assembly and manufacturing of a Mars Rover as requested by EMPACT, along with its
associated risks and specifications. This is property of Tritium Co. and consequently Tritium
Co. holds all rights to the following information provided.
For any Contractor and their Company to receive this work from Tritium Co., they must fully
understand all aspects of the Mars Rover Project by reading and paying close attention to
what has been provided by Tritium Co. in this Design Brief.
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1.0: Technical Drawings
Client: EMPACT
Date: 02-04-2017
Revision: C
Lingesh Raghavan
Nicholas McChord
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1.1: Introduction
This document stands to communicate the necessary information required to allow for the
construction of the Mars Rover. The document includes a plan, two elevations, one 3D
projection and a number of detailed views. The drawings are presented at a 1:2 scale, with
dimensions written in millimeters. Please refer to the following Table of Drawings to locate
each drawing of the prototype.
1.2: Table of Drawings

Drawing Title Drawing Number Description Page
Number
Plan View emp01_01 Plan view of completed prototype 6
Side Elevation emp01_02 Side view of completed prototype 7
Front Elevation emp01_03 Front view of completed prototype 8
Bottle Holder Sides 1 emp01_04 Views of the bottle holder sides 9

component
Bottle Holder Sides 2 emp01_05 Views of the bottle holder sides 10

component
Wheel to Axle Joint emp01_06 Views of the wheel to axle joint 11
Bottle Holder Front emp01_07 Views of the bottle holder front 12

component
Bottle Holder Back emp01_08 Views of the bottle holder back 13

component
Isometric emp01_09 Isometric view of the completed 14

prototype
Exploded View & Component emp01_10 Exploded view of the completed 15

Materials prototype with component materials
being labeled
5
380
20 20
6.3 6.3
38
65
12
5
18
10
50 70
10
18
5
12
65
38
95 190 95
Nicholas McChord emp01_01

Mars Rover Prototype Plan
Scale - 1: 2 A4
Tritium Co. Revision: C Date - 02-04-2017

118 12 70 80 65 12 23
6 20 40 20 6
90
75 75
12
100 6.3 100 6.3

Mars Rover Prototype Side Elevation
Scale - 1: 2 A4

12 5 180 5 12
124
10
6.3
80
23
6 6
5 55 60 55 5

Mars Rover Prototype Front Elevation
Scale - 1: 2 A4

Lingesh Raghavan emp01_04
Mars Rover Prototype Water Bottle Holder Sides 1
Scale - 1: 2 A4

Mars Rover Prototype Water Bottle Holder Sides 2
Scale - 1: 2 A4

Mars Rover Prototype Wheel and Axle Joint
Scale - 1: 2 A4

Mars Rover Prototype Bottle Holder Front
Scale - 1: 2 A4

Mars Rover Prototype Bottle Holder Back
Scale - 1: 2 A4

Mars Rover Prototype Isometric View
Scale - 1: 2 A4

Key
1 Wood
2 Aluminum
Pipe
3 Screw
Eyes
4 Nails

Mars Rover Prototype Exploded View
Scale - 1: 2 A4

2.0: Specifications
Client: EMPACT
Date: 02-04-2017
Revision: B
Mats Niklasson
John Jabbour
Jack Hon
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2.1: Table of Contents
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2.2: Index of Tables
Figure Number Description Page Number
2.5a Component Testing Table 20
2.6a Tools 21
2.3: Rationale
The purpose of this segment in the Tritium Co. Mars Rover Client Brief is to provide a highly
manageable and in-depth explanation of the Mars Rovers construction process as well as the
components required. Here, we indicate the expected quality of all materials you are to acquire and
use throughout the stages of construction, as well as the prices of each component. Suppliers and
quantity will also be provided in the tables below. This section will equip the successful company
with a step-by-step instruction manual on the entire procedure of assembling and manufacturing the
Mars Rover, as well as essential techniques that are crucial for successful construction. By providing
this information, Tritium Co. hopes that the finished product, made by the chosen company, will be
identical to what was envisioned by Tritium Co.
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Material Prices Image of Product: Quantity Brand Reference to material Described Benefits/Quality
Solid (Silver) $2.10 1 Metal Mate Product Page Lightweight and easy to work with
Aluminium Easy to cut, drill, rivet and shape
Metal Rod I/N: 1130541 Alloy 6063/Temper T5
6.3mm x 1m
Model Number 8765 (Bunnings.com.au, 2017)
Model
Number Density would make the axle rigid
8765 Image Retrieved from and resistant to pressure of impact
https://www.bunnings.com.au/searc from 2m vertical drop.
h/products?q=Aluminium%20Solid%2
0Rod&redirectFrom=Any
23(mm) $3.65 1 (25 TIC Product Page Self-tapping thread
Brass Plated pack) Easy to Install
Screw Eyes I/N: 3930184
Yellow in Model Number 72413 (Bunnings.com.au, 2017)

Colour
Image Retrieved from Made from Steel, providing strength
https://www.bunnings.com.au/searc and durability
h/products?q=Screw%20Eyes&redire Circular Metal Allows for Smooth
ctFrom=Any Rotation
Quick Fix $5.58 1 (5 pack) Selleys Product Page It is a strong and fast setting
Super Glue adhesive
1mL I/N: 1210323 Quick Bonding Time (10 seconds)
Self-Piercing Tube
Product Model Number 9300697123602 Single Shot (Throw away after use)
Dimensions Dries Clear
(mm) (Bunnings.com.au, 2017)
W:83
H:15 L:171 This glue can be used with metal
Package Image retrieved from and wood
Dimensions https://www.bunnings.com.au/searc
(mm) h/products?q=Selleys%20quick%20fix
W:83 %20super%20glue
H:15
L:171
BC Premium $16.5 1 Bunnings Product Page Premium grade radiata face

Grade 0 High Bond Strength
Plywood I/N: 0390156 High Strength Capacity
1200(mm) x Timber Grade: BC
396(mm) x Model Number: HPRE120120040B
12(mm)
Material: Radiata Pine
Reference
Silver Trim $1:35 1 (8 pack) Roberts Product Page Twisted Shank gives a greater
Nail holding power
I/N: 6828111 Countersunk head gives a flush and
L: 50 mm safe finish
D: 3 mm Model Number: NA
(Bunnings.com.au,2017)
Material: Aluminium
High Strength capacity
Aluminium metal will provide
sufficient strength and durability
Reference
Total Cost: $29.18

2.5: Component Testing
Figure 2.5a
Material: Method of Testing
BC premium grade After sawing each wooden component of the Rover, as per the method (2.7.1:2), cut a
plywood 100mmx100mm block ( 20mm). This will then be dropped from a vertical height of 2m in
order to test the integrity of the wood and verify if it can withstand the impact of collision.
The rigid yet flexible nature of the wood should allow the block to maintain its structure and
remain in-tact. This will be assessed via visual inspection.
Solid aluminium metal The rod will be tested via a bending test. A group member will attempt to apply a moderate
rod amount of force, approximately equal to that of impact from a 2m vertical drop. The
durability of the metal will be assessed via visual inspection.
Additionally, two individual blocks of wood, 50mm x 50mm will be joined by 100mm of the
aluminium metal axle and dropped from a height of 2m. Refer to the method (2.7.1: 12) to
revise how to join the metal axle to plywood blocks. This will test the axels ability to maintain
its position upon impact. This again will be inspected visually. The axle should remain in the
same position and be unaffected by collision.
Silver trim nails and Two of the purchased screw eyes and nails will be used to attach two separate pieces of
screw eyes wood, roughly 50mm x 50mm, and dropped from a height of 2m. This will test the integrity of
the nails to withstand collision. The wood blocks should remain attached following impact.
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2.6: Tools
Figure 2.6a
Tool Alternatives Purpose
Power jigsaw/ Battery-powered Band saw Cutting wheels, base and

jigsaw bottle-holder blocks out of main
(preferably with a narrow blade piece of wood
and more teeth) Cutting the aluminium axles
Power drill None Drilling foundation for eye screws
1.5mm-2mm general purpose None Correct pilot hole size for eye
twist bit/spur point bit screw foundation
6mm general purpose twist None Correct hole size for aluminium
bit/spur point bit rods (axles) to go into wheels
6.5mm general purpose twist None Drilling correct hole size into
bit/spur point bit bottle-holder side blocks for
aluminium rods to slide into
Quick fix super glue 1ml Standard PVA Glue Attaching wall block to base
Hammer and standard nails Attaching aluminium axles to
wheels
Drawing Compass None Drawing circles for wheels
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2.7: Construction
2.7.1: Techniques
2.7.1.1: Removing/Installing Jigsaw Blades
With jigsaw blades, they will in most cases be installed either through clamps or by screws placed
near the handle. To begin with both cases, start by making sure your saw is not plugged into a power
source to prevent accidentally turning it on during removal. Then, in case of the blade being secured
through clamps, open the clamps with your thumb as you hold the saw, allowing the blade to face
downwards. Then simply shake for it to fall out. If the blade is secured by a screw however, simply
loosen the screw and gently pull the blade out. To install the blades in both cases, simply reverse the
process.
2.7.1.2: Cutting straight lines with the jigsaw

As you cut with the jigsaw power tool, the tool itself will try to veer off course subtly. The easiest
way to avoid this is to firstly turn your saws orbital level to one, decreasing the sway of your blade.
Then, with one hand on the saw's base, cut your material while pushing the base of the saw against
some form of straight guide (straight piece of wood or steel guide). In doing so the base of the saw
will not move, allowing the jigsaw to cut straight. It is also imperative to cut on the outside of
marked lines at all times when using the jigsaw. If components are cut out too big, one can simply
use sandpaper to sand down the pieces of wood until they are the ideal fit. For Tritium Co.s safety
and design purposes, only someone with a steady hand should operate a jigsaw.
2.7.1.3: Drilling pilot holes to prevent splitting

When placing screws into fine wood, movement can cause the wood to splinter or even split. To
avoid this, a pilot hole is required. Pilot holes have to be the same size or even smaller than the
screws threads. Compare the thickness of the screws to the drill bit, to ensure sure they are the
same in diameter. Then place some painters tape (painters tape is preferred, but any will do) over
the area you are drilling. Mark the area of where the centre of the drill should be placed, this is
usually done by marking an X with a sharp pencil, and then simply drill through to create a pilot
hole. Take notice of the required depth, to ensure you do not drill through the bottom of the Mars
Rovers base.
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2.7.2: Method
1. Begin by drawing and outlining the dimensions of the Mars Rover base onto the plywood.
Include the markings for where the bottle-holder blocks will be placed. Mark out a rectangle
from the edge of the plywood with the dimensions shown in the Technical Drawing
emp01_01 (the base is the largest rectangle).
2. Proceed by marking out the bottle-holder blocks (rectangles) on remaining plywood, these
will hold the bottle in place. Firstly mark out two rectangles of the same size for the side
blocks, followed by the rear block, and lastly another unique block for the top, preventing
the bottle from moving forwards. Draw blocks of wood close together prior to cutting to
reduce wasted wood and to ensure you have spare wood in case of an emergency. The
required dimensions for bottle-holder blocks are given in Technical Drawings emp01_04,
em01_05, emp01_07 and emp01_08. Mark out the centre of the two holes in each of the
side blocks referring to Technical Drawing emp01_04 for measurements.
3. Mark out four identical squares on remaining unused plywood. Ensure the sides of the
squares are the same length as the diameter of the wheels shown in Technical Drawing
emp01_06. Using the centre of the squares as a pivot point for the compass, draw a 50mm
radius circle. If done correctly, the circle should only just contact the aforementioned square
at four points.
4. While referring to construction technique two, use the jigsaw to carefully cut along the lines
you have drawn up to this point to create the base, wheels and bottle-holder blocks of the
Mars Rover. Reference construction technique one on inserting a suitable blade for fine
woodwork, preferably one that is narrow with more teeth. Use sandpaper where necessary
to smoothen cut out pieces of wood. Refer to previously mentioned Technical Drawings to
compare that the cut out parts are correct.
5. Use the mark from the compass in the centre of the wheels to drill a hole using the 6mm drill
bit, completely through the wheel. Drill two holes completely through the previously marked
crosses in each of the side blocks using the 6.5mm drill bit.
6. Make markings on the bottom of the base to indicate where the eight eye-screws will be
located. Note that these holes need to align in a very straight line, as shown in Technical
Drawings emp01_01 (distance of eye-screws from top and bottom of base) and emp01_03
(distance of eye-screws from sides of base) for the axles to slide through without bending.
Once markings have been made, drill holes into the base at said marks, ensuring to not drill
completely through the base. Markings should be made as follows:
a. Two straight lines spanning the width of the Mars Rover base, with distances from
the top and bottom of base as shown in Technical Drawing emp01_01.
b. Four points (marked by crosses in which holes will be drilled through the centre of)
along each straight line. The distances from the sides of the base in which the
crosses must be drawn are shown in Technical Drawing emp01_03.
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7. Make markings on the bottom of the base for the nails to be hammered into. The locations
of the markings from a side view show where the nails must be put into along the length of
the base and are shown in Technical Drawing emp01_02. Note that the two middle nails
align parallel with the holes for the aluminium rods that will hold the water bottle in place.
The locations of the nails and their respective markings from the sides of the base are shown
in Technical Drawing emp01_01.
8. Using the outlines of the bottle-holder blocks drawn in Step 1, glue all the blocks to the base
and allow to dry for at least six hours. The most advantageous method is to glue the blocks
to the base and the put a large, flat, level surface that sits on all the blocks. Take care not to
move the blocks. Then place a heavy weight on the surface that is on the blocks to ensure
the blocks of wood become firmly glued to the base.
9. After waiting at least six hours for the glue to dry, remove the weight and begin to hammer
the nails into the previously marked locations on the base. Ensure that the nails are going
through the base and into the blocks as to add to the strength of the glue between the base
and the blocks that form the bottle-holder.
10. Screw the eye-screws into the previously drilled holes in the base, ensuring that the
openings of the eye-screws are perpendicular to the length of the Mars Rover, as shown in
Technical Drawings emp01_01 and emp01_03.
11. Using the jigsaw, cut out four smaller rods (two sets of identical rods) from the aluminium
rod purchased. The required lengths are shown in Technical Drawing emp01_03.
12. Using glue, attach one end of one of the longer aluminium rods (axle) to one wheel. Note
that the hole in the centre of the wheel will be slightly smaller than the diameter of the axle
so some level of strength will be required - this was planned for extra strength in keeping the
axle attached to the wheel. Take care not to bend the axle in the process. Put axle through
one set of eye-screws and attach another wheel in the same way as mentioned - the axle
and wheels are now secured. Repeat with the other two wheels and remaining axle.
13. Place bottle into bottle-holder between blocks and then put the two remaining smaller
aluminium rods into the holes of the side blocks to secure bottle.
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3.0: Risk Management
Client: EMPACT
Date: 02-04-2017
Revision: B
John Jabbour
Jack Hon
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Figure 3.5a Hazard Identification during 28

Design Phase
Figure 3.5b Hazard Identification during 28

Construction Phase
Figure 3.5c Hazard Identification during 29

Testing Phase
Figure 3.6a Risk Identification during Design 29

Phase
Figure 3.6b Risk Identification during 30

Construction Phase
Figure 3.6c Risk Identification during Testing 31

Phase
Figure 3.7a Numerical Assessment Table 32
Figure 3.7b Combined scores 32
Figure 3.7c Risk Analysis Summary 32
Figure 3.7d Residue Risk Summary 33
Figure 3.9a Risk Matrix Numerical Analysis 33
Figure 3.9b Severity of Risk 34
3.3: Introduction
This document stands to provide assistance to management precautions by ensuring
monitoring over all possible risks throughout the three stages of the Tritium Co. Mars Rover
Project.
This document will achieve this by:
Ensuring all potentially harmful risks that are possible to arise during this Project are
documented for later analysis and evaluation.
Having Tritium Co. develop and deploy strategies to ensure the reduction of the
likelihood and impacts of risks, as well as ensuring residual risk is minimized.
Utilising a Risk Register that contains all risks that have been identified by Tritium Co.
This will also record the risks current gradings as well as identify risk mitigation
strategies to reduce the likelihood and seriousness of each risk.
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3.4: Project Safety Assessment
This Project Safety Assessment (PSA) is a crucial section of this document that assists with
analysing and identifying the hazards as well as the correlated risks of Tritium Co.s Mars
Rover Project. Using a simplified system of predefined numerical values, Tritium Co. is able
to assign values to the severity and impacts, as well as the likelihood of each noted risk and
hazard.
3.5: Hazard Identification

3.5.1: Design Phase
Figure 3.5a
Hazard Identification Hazard Hazard Type
D1 Budget constraints Financial
D2 Contractors have difficulty Communications

understanding Specifications
D3 Integrity of Design Physical
3.5.2: Construction Phase

Figure 3.5b
C1 Contractor's experience is Physical

deficient in important aspects of
construction
C2 Contractors dont have the Developmental/Financial

required tools
C3 Time restriction placed on Developmental

Contractors
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3.5.3: Testing Phase
Figure 3.5c
T1 The adhesive integrity of the glue Experimental Hazard
T2 Length of Axles being too short Experimental Hazard
T3 The two metre (45o) slope Experimental Hazard
3.6: Risk Identification

3.6.1: Design Phase
Figure 3.6a
Hazard Associated Risk Impact/Severity Mitigation Residual Risk
Identification
D1 The purchase of A focal factor for the structural The utilization of Minor quality problems
products that are of integrity of the Mars Rover online comparative which would change our
lower quality to during the testing phase, shopping, as well as initial designs to
compensate for the possibly leading to a Project personal experience compensate for the
quantity of materials. that would not meet the with the products in changes in material.
Clients needs. The Rover can order to identify
fracture or crack upon impact, structurally sound
meaning a complete failure of material that would
the design leading to satisfy the budget.
dissatisfaction by the Client and
no final product.
D2 The instructions are This would result in either an To make sure all The Contractors not
followed incorrectly incomplete product or one that formatting of design following instructions
leading to a product that was not of the completed is following a correctly despite all
differs from Tritium Cos design Tritium Co. had standard guideline, measures being taken.
plan. intended. providing keys to
assist with reading
blueprints and
referencing multiple
techniques and pages
of blueprints during
the method of
construction.
D3 Water bottle will fall off A failed design that does not Creating a form of The extra weight could
the Mars Rover. meet the Clients requirements roof or railing to increase impact upon
prevent the water landing, leading to more
bottle from falling stress on the wooden
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off. base and axles.
3.6.2: Construction Phase

Figure 3.6b
Hazard Associated Risk Impact/ Severity Mitigation Residual Risk
Identification
C1 The Mars Rover could be The Mars Rover will not To explicitly outline The Mars Rover may still
poorly assembled which be able to withstand the within the Tender have minor constructional
leads to weakened impact and parts will Evaluation Criteria, that errors due to
durability. This could be the disconnect. This will lead the Contractors be uncharacteristic
result of inaccurate sawing to the failure of the proficient in woodwork negligence on the part of
of wood, loose nails and Project as the Clients skills and to provide the Contractors and
mismeasurement, all due needs were not met, and evidence through the natural human error which
to poor assembly. will also result in major four requirements, as is unavoidable.
financial loss. seen in section 4.4.
Proficiency in Materials
Design and Technology
ATAR has also been
specified as acceptable.
C2 The Contractors will not This will have a The possession of a The Contractors jigsaw is
have the appropriate tools, catastrophic financial jigsaw was consequently no longer operational
specifically the jigsaw to burden on the Projects made an explicit during the time of
construct the Mars Rover. requirement for a jigsaw requirement within the construction.
(an additional cost Tender Evaluation
greater than allocated Criteria.
budget). This would then
result in the Project not
being completed, as the
Clients needs have not
been met.
C3 The Contractors do not This has a high impact as Tritium Co. has made The Contracting team
complete construction of the Client will not have a itself readily available to members are faced by an
the task within the given readily available the Designers to answer unfortunate event that
deadline by Tritium Co. prototype for testing. any queries that they halts construction, such as
This could shed a major may have. The Tritium the sudden illness of a
financial burden on Co. email chain will be teammates family
Tritium Co. should the provided which will be member or personal
Client ask for checked regularly. sickness.
compensation. Furthermore, a meeting
will be held to clearly
explain the design
method to the
Contractors. A weekly
written and verbal
update on progress will
be required to ensure we
can monitor Contractors
progress.
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3.6.3: Testing Phase
Figure 3.6c
Hazard Identification Associated Risk Impact/Severity Mitigation Residual Risk
T1 The glue will not be Should this happen, it The use of silver trim The nails may split the
sufficient to hold the would have a major nails (listed in the wood, jeopardising the
parts of the design financial impact as the Materials list) on the durability of Rover
together, specifically, Clients needs have not Mars Rover in order to upon impact.
the bottle-holder been met, meaning the provide reinforced
blocks. Project has resulted in support at the
Thus, the risk is that the failed investment. bottle-holder blocks.
Rover may fracture or Should the glue fail,
crack upon impact. bottle-holder blocks
should be held in place
with the base because
of the nails.
T2 A shorter axle This would have a The mitigation to this The length increase of
decreases the toppling medium impact as it risk was to change the the axles may have
stability and can lead to dissatisfies one of the initial design of the been underestimated
the risk of the Rover Client's conditions that Rover to account for and the Rover could
veering off the ramp the Rover land on its toppling stability. The still veer off the ramp
during descent, which wheels. An issue with axle length was during descent, albeit
increases the chances the axle length could be subsequently at a reduced effect.
of a failed landing. easily resolved, without increased.
restarting or
completely
disassembling the
Project. This would
limit the extent of the
financial burden.
T3 The slope will cause the This would have a In order to account for The position the bottle
Rover to descend at an strong impact as it the inclination, the is place is miscalculated
inclination which leads would mean that the water bottle is placed and the net moment is
to the risk of a design of the Rover is towards the back of the either too great or too
non-parallel contact fundamentally flawed. base as to move the small, both of which
landing with the land. The Clients needs centre of gravity will result in an
Thus, this is a strong would not have been towards the back of the inverted and thus failed
risk for the Rover that meant, and a financial Rover. Theoretically landing.
could lead to a failed burden would ensue. this should allow the
landing. rear axle and wheels to
remain more parallel to
the flat landing surface
and keep the front
wheels raised longer
for a greater chance of
a successful landing.
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3.7: Numerical Summary
Numerical assessments are based on risk matrix that can be found in section 3.9 for
reference.
Figure 3.7a
Hazard Risk Score Severity/ Combined Mitigated Severity/ Mitigated
Identification Impact Score Score Risk Score Impact Score Combined
Score
D1 0.45 0.85 0.65 0.35 0.85 0.60
D2 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.25 0.65 0.45
D3 0.90 0.45 0.68 0.10 0.45 0.28
C1 0.80 0.85 0.83 0.45 0.85 0.65
C2 0.50 0.85 0.68 0.10 0.85 0.48
C3 0.55 0.75 0.65 0.20 0.75 0.48
T1 0.45 0.85 0.65 0.20 0.85 0.53
T2 0.50 0.35 0.43 0.40 0.35 0.38
T3 0.90 0.85 0.88 0.65 0.85 0.75
Figure 3.7b
Average combined score 0.68
Average mitigated combined score 0.51

Refer to 3.9.1
Figure 3.7c
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Figure 3.7d
3.8: Risk/Residual Risk Summary

The average combined score shows an overall risk and severity/impact score of 0.69. The mitigated
combined score however shows a final residual risk of 0.51. This shows a 25% reduction as a result of
the mitigation measure put in place by Tritium Co.
3.9: Risk Matrix

3.9.1 Risk
Figure 3.9a
Numerical value: Meaning:
X < 0.2 Very low risk
0.2 X < 0.4 Low risk
0.4 X < 0.6 Medium risk
0.6 X < 0.8 High risk
X 0.8 Very high risk
Note: The conditions outlined for each score in this risk matrix does not have to meet all criteria of
the examples to be given that score. Only the meanings pertinent to the risk itself will be considered
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in the numerical evaluation.
3.9.2 Severity/Impact
Figure 3.9b
Numerical Value Meaning
X < 0.2 Little to no injury that requires no medical attention or aid.

No effect on general health or wellbeing.
No financial effect on Project.
No effect on construction of Rover.
No adjustments need to be made to Rover.
0.2 X < 0.4 Extremely minor injury that requires minor attention. No medical practitioner required.
No effect on general wellbeing.
Minor Financial impact on Project (less than 15% of original amount / $4.50).
Minor effect on construction of Rover.
No adjustments need to be made to Rover.
0.4 X < 0.6 Moderate Injury:

Requires minor medical attention. Medical practitioner required however no long term effect.
[E.g. a first degree burn].
Minor short term effect on general wellbeing.
Moderate Financial impact on Project (additional 15%-50% of original `amount/ $4.50-$15.00).
Minor Impact on construction of Rover.
Slight adjustments need to be made to the Rover, however general design is not flawed. (E.g.
securing the bottle).
0.6 X < 0.8 Considerable Injury:

Requires medical assessments and prescriptions.
Moderate effect on General Well Being of medium length (between 1-4 months).
Considerable Financial impact (additional 50%-80% of original amount/ $15.00-$24.00).
Moderate impact on construction of Rover.
Major adjustments need to be made to design of Rover.
X 0.8 Extreme Injury:

Requires urgent medical attention and assessment.
Serious long term effect on general well being (> 4 months).
Fatalities occur.
High Financial impact (>100% of original amount).
Design of Rover is fundamentally flawed and must be re-drafted.
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4.0: Tender Evaluation
Criteria
Client: EMPACT
Date: 02-04-2017
Revision: A
Mats Niklasson
Joe Thorpe
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Figure 4.4a Marks awarded for professionalism. 38
Figure 4.5a Marks awarded for communication. 39
Figure 4.6a Marks awarded for experience. 40
Figure 4.7a Marks awarded for possession of hardware/ tools. 41
Figure 4.9a Weighting of marks and total marks 42
Figure 4.10a Results of TEC 42
4.3: Introduction
In order to receive the Design Brief and associated work from Tritium Co. successful Contractors and
their Companies must pass Tritium Co.s Tender Evaluation Criteria which means, you must achieve a
minimum score, as outlined in 4.9. The following criteria have been defined specifically and as a
result Tritium Co. will be able to measure various companies and their competency in constructing
Tritium Co.s Mars Rover.
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4.4: Professionalism
Professionalism is valued highly by Tritium Co. Contractors that do not display an adequate
level of professionalism, as defined by Tritium, will not be considered for the construction of
Tritium Co.s Mars Rover. Professionalism, to Tritium, is to uphold courteous and timely
communications at all times, complete scheduled tasks promptly and display honesty,
integrity and responsibility at all stages of construction and testing. Therefore, before
receiving Tritium Co.s work, the successful team must display professionalism through the
following ways:
1. Polite and prompt introduction of Contractor, Contractors team and what value
they can offer Tritium upon receiving Tritium Co.s Tender Evaluation Criteria.
2. Honesty in highlighting any potential issues regarding the upcoming construction of

Tritium Co.s Mars Rover. Including but not limited to:
a. Construction deadlines
b. Assembly stages
3. Proficient understanding of Tritium Co.s Design Brief. This will be judged by Tritium
Co.s Contractors and Designers in a physical meeting with the Contractors of the the
company under consideration and will be the final step of approval by Tritium.
Teams will be expected to be knowledgeable regarding Tritium Cos design brief and
be able to answer questions regarding the design, equipment and assembly of the
Mars Rover.
4. Providing weekly updates on construction progress to Tritium Co.s Designers so that
Tritium Co. may monitor and evaluate the progression of the Project.
Figure 4.4a
Requirements Marks Received
Criterion 1 Introduction of Contractors /2
Criterion 2 Appraisal of construction difficulty /2
Criterion 3 Understanding of Design Brief /2
Criterion 4 Weekly update on progress of construction (Proof through /2

meeting minutes/ weekly progress reports)
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4.5: Communication
Effective communication is imperative to Tritium Co., as it is essential for the efficient and
professional completion of the Project. Communication, to Tritium, is to reply to any form of
communication in a timely manner (as specified in the marking key below) while displaying
courtesy and respect at all times, in both written and spoken facets of communication.
Effective communication also involves behaving professionally (Professionalism is defined in
section 4.4) and replying to communications from Tritium Co.s designers within a
reasonable time. Tritium Co.s definition of a reasonable amount of time for responding to
phone calls is stricter, because we reserve phone calls for use in emergencies.
Figure 4.5a
Time to reply
Messaging/Email X 48 36 X < 48 24 X < 36 12 X < 24 X < 12

(Hours)
Mark 0 1 2 3 4 /4
Phone X8 4 X<8 2 X<4 1 X<2 X<1

(Hours)
Mark 0 1 2 3 4 /4
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4.6: Experience
The Project design plan for the Mars Rover, as provided by Tritium, is technically advanced.
Consequently, prior experience with woodwork and metalwork Projects is essential. Successful
Contractors must be able to demonstrate their ability to construct said Mars Rover by possessing
vital experience, as listed below. Note that all experience must be proven through photographic
evidence or other valid evidence approved by Tritium. Similar experience obtained in other states or
countries is acceptable, upon approval by Tritium.
Experience required:
Completed Woodwork in Year 9 or at a higher level, with a minimum B grade

Contractors that provide Tritium with previous Woodwork Projects will be looked
upon favourably.
Material Design and Technology ATAR with a minimum B grade is also acceptable.
Engineering Studies ATAR with a minimum B grade.
Figure 4.6a
Criterion 1 Minimum B grade in Year 9 Woodwork /2
Criterion 2 Previously completed one or more relevant Woodwork Projects /2
Criterion 3 Minimum B grade in Material Design and Technology ATAR /2
Criterion 4 Minimum B grade in Engineering Studies ATAR /2
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4.7: Hardware and Equipment
A suitable work space for Contractors is essential to Tritium Co. as it suggests prior
woodwork/metalwork Projects have been completed and also allows for the safe and correct
assembly of Tritium Co.s Mars Rover. A suitable workspace is generally defined by Tritium Co. as
one with ample working space on a large, stable desk or table, with tools and other manufacturing
equipment organised and kept in their respective places when not being used. Tritium Co. greatly
values safety and so PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is an essential part of a suitable work
space. As a minimum, safety glasses and enclosed shoes must be worn during construction.
Along with a suitable workspace, successful teams must also be able to display to Tritium Co.
through photographic evidence as a minimum that they have access to all of the following items to
use for the construction of the Mars Rover:
Power jigsaw - minimum 400W with the thinnest blade possible to Contractors, for
increased precision in cutting - requires approval by Tritium.
Power drill with:
1mm OR 1.5mm drill bit
6mm drill bit (6.3mm is preferable however Tritium Co. understands this size
is difficult to acquire)
6.5mm drill bit
Figure 4.7a
Criterion 1 Has access to suitable work space /2
Criterion 2 Has access to ALL tools and pieces listed /2
Criterion 3 Owns suitable PPE /2
Criterion 4 Minimum B grade in Engineering Studies ATAR /2
4.8: Risk
Awareness of the risks involved in the Project is essential. Potential Contractors are required to
determine the three most important hazards, associated risks and submit a summary of them, with
reasoning for choosing them and suggestions for mitigating them. Contractors will be assessed by
Tritium Co. based on their understanding of the risks and hazards involved in the Project, and the
quality of your suggestions.
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4.9: Marks
Figure 4.9a
Category Mark Weighting
Professionalism /8 25
Experience /8 20
Hardware and Equipment /8 10
Risk /8 20
Communication /8 25
Total /40 100
4.10: Result
Figure 4.10a
Mark Description
30 < X 40 Meets all requirements
20 < X 30 Meets most requirements
15 < X 20 Meets some of the requirements
10 < X 15 Meets a few of the requirements
X 10 Fails to meet the minimum requirements
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5.0: Gantt Chart
Client: EMPACT
Date: 02-04-2017
Revision: A
Joe Thorpe
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ID Task Task Name Duration Start Finish Week Weighting Assigned To Location March 2017
Mode 19/02 26/02 5/03 12/03
1 EFPC Deadlines 68 days Thu 2/03/17 Fri 2/06/17 5-12
2 Stage 1 Design Package 23 days Thu 2/03/17 Sun 2/04/17 1-5 17.5% All
3 Research for design 6 days Thu 2/03/17 Thu 9/03/17 1-2 Jack, John, Nic
4 Learn Drafting Software 4 days Thu 9/03/17 Tue 14/03/17 2-3 Lingesh, nic
5 Plan design 6 days Wed 15/03/17 Wed 22/03/17 2-3 All
6 Technical Drawings 10 days Thu 16/03/17 Wed 29/03/17 3-4 Nic, Lingesh
7 3D + Parts 10 days Thu 16/03/17 Wed 29/03/17 3-5 Lingesh
8 2D Whole thing 10 days Thu 16/03/17 Wed 29/03/17 3-5 Nic
9 Exploded View 10 days Thu 16/03/17 Wed 29/03/17 3-5 Lingesh
10 Tender Evaluation Criteria 13 days Thu 16/03/17 Sun 2/04/17 3-5 Mats, Joe
11 Professionalism 7 days Thu 16/03/17 Fri 24/03/17 3-4 Mats
12 Experience 7 days Thu 16/03/17 Fri 24/03/17 3-4 Mats
13 Hardware & Equipment 8 days Thu 16/03/17 Sat 25/03/17 3-4 Mats
14 Communication 8 days Thu 16/03/17 Sat 25/03/17 3-4 Joe
15 Risk 8 days Thu 16/03/17 Sun 26/03/17 3-4 Joe
16 Marks 8 days Thu 16/03/17 Mon 27/03/17 3-5 Joe
17 Polish document 5 days Tue 28/03/17 Sun 2/04/17 3-5 All
18 Risk Management 13 days Thu 16/03/17 Sun 2/04/17 3-5 John, Jack
19 Introduction 4 days Thu 16/03/17 Tue 21/03/17 3-4 John, Jack
20 Project Safety Assessment 13 days Thu 16/03/17 Sat 1/04/17 3-5 John, Jack
21 Hazard Identification 3 days Thu 16/03/17 Sat 18/03/17 3 John
22 Risk Identification 3 days Thu 16/03/17 Sat 18/03/17 3 John
23 Numerical Summary 12 days Thu 16/03/17 Fri 31/03/17 3-5 John
24 Conclusion 7 days Sat 25/03/17 Sat 1/04/17 4-5 John
25 Risk Matrix 11 days Thu 16/03/17 Thu 30/03/17 3-5 John
26 Impact/Severity Identification 4 days Mon 20/03/17 Thu 23/03/17 4 John
27 Mitigation Identification 7 days Sun 19/03/17 Sun 26/03/17 3-4 John
28 Risk Spectrum 12 days Sun 19/03/17 Sat 1/04/17 3-5 John
29 Polish Document 2 days Fri 31/03/17 Sun 2/04/17 5
30 Specifications 13 days Thu 16/03/17 Sun 2/04/17 3-5 Jack, John, Mats
31 Rationale 9 days Thu 16/03/17 Tue 28/03/17 3-5 Jack
32 Tools 8 days Thu 16/03/17 Mon 27/03/17 3-5 Jack
33 Construction Technique 8 days Thu 16/03/17 Sat 25/03/17 3-4 Jack
34 Materials 7 days Thu 16/03/17 Fri 24/03/17 3-4 John
35 Component Quality 11 days Thu 16/03/17 Thu 30/03/17 3-5 John
36 Method 13 days Thu 16/03/17 Sun 2/04/17 3-5 Mats, Jack
37 Gantt Chart & Unit Plan 4 days Thu 23/03/17 Tue 28/03/17 4-5 Joe
38 Collate tasks 2 days Thu 23/03/17 Fri 24/03/17 3 Joe
39 Create Gantt Chart 3 days Fri 24/03/17 Tue 28/03/17 4-5 Joe
40 Design Brief 7 days Sat 25/03/17 Sun 2/04/17 4-5 All
41 Polish document 2 days Fri 31/03/17 Sun 2/04/17 5 All
Task Project Summary Manual Task Start-only Deadline
Project: Tritium Gantt Chart Split Inactive Task Duration-only Finish-only Progress
Date: Sun 2/04/17 Milestone Inactive Milestone Manual Summary Rollup External Tasks Manual Progress
Summary Inactive Summary Manual Summary External Milestone
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ID Task Task Name Duration Start Finish Week Weighting Assigned To Location March 2017
Mode 19/02 26/02 5/03 12/03
42 Stage 1 Design Package (Turnitin) 3 days Tue 28/03/17 Thu 30/03/17 5 2.5% All
43 Stage 1 Design Package (Tritium Co. Wiki) 1 day Mon 3/04/17 Mon 3/04/17 6 - All
44 Upload Group Action Plan to individual eportfolios 1 day Thu 30/03/17 Thu 30/03/17 5 - All
45 Project Handover 1 day Thu 18/05/17 Thu 18/05/17 10 0%* (Required) All Workshop
46 Prototype Testing 1 day Thu 25/05/17 Thu 25/05/17 11 5% All Lecture
47 Peer Presentation Feedback 14 days Mon 8/05/17 Thu 25/05/17 11 2.5% All
48 Engineering Identity Reflection 1 day Thu 25/05/17 Thu 25/05/17 11 10% All
49 Oral Presentation 19 days Mon 8/05/17 Thu 1/06/17 8-12 12.5% All Workshop
50 Collate resources (images, design research, comments from group, 4 days Mon 8/05/17 Thu 11/05/17 9 Joe, Mats, John,
etc) Lingesh
51 Set out template for presentation overall 4 days Mon 8/05/17 Thu 11/05/17 9 Nic, Jack
52 Create powerpoint document 4 days Fri 12/05/17 Wed 17/05/17 9-10 Lingesh, Joe, Mats
53 Create speaking notes 4 days Thu 11/05/17 Tue 16/05/17 9-10 Joe, Jack, John
54 Polish document 5 days Thu 18/05/17 Wed 24/05/17 10 Joe, Mats, Nic
55 Polish public speaking skills 4 days Thu 25/05/17 Tue 30/05/17 10-11 All
56 Unit Reflection 1 day Wed 31/05/17 Wed 31/05/17 11 10% All Lecture
57 Contractors 51 days Mon 3/04/17 Mon 12/06/17 5-14 Mats, John, Jack
58 Tender Application 13 days Mon 3/04/17 Wed 19/04/17 6-(Study 2) 30% Mats, John, Jack
59 Designers 51 days Mon 27/03/17 Fri 2/06/17 5-12 Lingesh, Joe, Nic
60 Tender Evaluation 13 days Thu 20/04/17 Sun 7/05/17 (Study 2)-8 30% Lingesh, Joe, Nic
61 Other EFY Deadlines 51 days Mon 27/03/17 Fri 2/06/17 5-12
62 MCEN1000 Test 1 day Wed 29/03/17 Wed 29/03/17 5 All
63 C10 Mechanics Lab 2 1 day Mon 24/04/17 Mon 24/04/17 7 Mats, John, Jack
64 C10 Mechanics Lab 3 1 day Mon 22/05/17 Mon 22/05/17 11 Mats, John, Jack
65 C9 Mechanics Lab 2 1 day Tue 9/05/17 Tue 9/05/17 9 Lingesh, Joe, Nic
66 C9 Mechanics Lab 3 1 day Tue 23/05/17 Tue 23/05/17 4
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12/03 19/03 26/03 2/04 9/04 16/04 23/04 30/04 7/05 14/05 21/05 28/05 4/06 11/06 18/06
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1.2: Table of Drawings

Plan View emp01_01 Plan view of completed prototype 6

Side Elevation emp01_02 Side view of completed prototype 7

Front Elevation emp01_03 Front view of completed prototype 8

Bottle Holder Sides 1 emp01_04 Views of the bottle holder sides 9

Bottle Holder Sides 2 emp01_05 Views of the bottle holder sides 10

Wheel to Axle Joint emp01_06 Views of the wheel to axle joint 11

Bottle Holder Front emp01_07 Views of the bottle holder front 12

Bottle Holder Back emp01_08 Views of the bottle holder back 13

Isometric emp01_09 Isometric view of the completed 14

Exploded View & Component emp01_10 Exploded view of the completed 15

Nicholas McChord emp01_01

Tritium Co. Revision: C Date - 02-04-2017

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2.5a Component Testing Table 20

Yellow in Model Number 72413 (Bunnings.com.au, 2017)

BC Premium $16.5 1 Bunnings Product Page Premium grade radiata face

Total Cost: $29.18

Power jigsaw/ Battery-powered Band saw Cutting wheels, base and

Power drill None Drilling foundation for eye screws

Drawing Compass None Drawing circles for wheels

2.7.1.2: Cutting straight lines with the jigsaw

2.7.1.3: Drilling pilot holes to prevent splitting

Figure 3.5a Hazard Identification during 28

Figure 3.5b Hazard Identification during 28

Figure 3.5c Hazard Identification during 29

Figure 3.6a Risk Identification during Design 29

Figure 3.6b Risk Identification during 30

Figure 3.6c Risk Identification during Testing 31

Figure 3.7a Numerical Assessment Table 32

Figure 3.7b Combined scores 32

Figure 3.7c Risk Analysis Summary 32

Figure 3.7d Residue Risk Summary 33

Figure 3.9a Risk Matrix Numerical Analysis 33

Figure 3.9b Severity of Risk 34

3.5: Hazard Identification

D1 Budget constraints Financial

D2 Contractors have difficulty Communications

D3 Integrity of Design Physical

3.5.2: Construction Phase

C1 Contractor's experience is Physical

C2 Contractors dont have the Developmental/Financial

C3 Time restriction placed on Developmental

T2 Length of Axles being too short Experimental Hazard

T3 The two metre (45o) slope Experimental Hazard

3.6: Risk Identification

3.6.2: Construction Phase

Average mitigated combined score 0.51

3.8: Risk/Residual Risk Summary

3.9: Risk Matrix