Objectives

• Define the difference between criteria and

constraints
• Identify the importance of a design brief
• Recognize the importance of defining a problem
CO2 Dragster Activity
A Design Process Challenge
 Define the Problem

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Design Brief..
State the problem and identify the
CRITERIA and CONSTRAINTS
 Define the Problem
• You are an automotive design engineer in the research and
development department of The BEN FRANKLIN SPEED SHOP.
You have been assigned the task of designing the new, fuel efficient,
aerodynamically sound, stylish, and futuristic automobile for the
company. You will be in charge of the designing, constructing, and
testing of the new vehicle. All cars in the company will be compared
for excellence in design, craftsmanship, aerodynamics, and the
fastest racing time.
Design Statement

• You are to design, engineer,

build and test the lightest,
fastest possible CO2 dragster
in class.
 Define the Problem

Create design requirements

(specifications)
Criteria & Constraints
(Rules and Regulations)

• Criteria – what you are judged Text

On
• Constraints- rules that MUST be
followed!
 CRITERIA –
How it's judged!

• Research and Design

(Brainstorming stage)
• 10 pictures of CO2 dragsters from
the internet placed in notebook
with 1 like and dislike for each
racer. 10 points
 CRITERIA –
How it's judged!

• 4 rough Drafts of CO2 Dragsters.

Worksheets from Instructor.
Drawn, colored, and taped in
Engineers Notebook.
20 points (5 Pts. Each)
CRITERIA – How it's judged!

1 Final Drawing.
Worksheet from
Instructor.
Full color.

20 points
CRITERIA –
How it's
judged!
• Finished and
Painted wood
Racer.
20 Points
CRITER
IA
How it's
judged!

• RACE DAY! -- 20 total Points

CRITERIA – How it's judged!

• Evalutaing Your Design

• 15 points
 Constraints-
Rules for CO2 Dragster

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 Constraints-
Rules for CO2 Dragster
• Weight -
• No less than
50.0 g.
• No more than
115 g.
 Constraints-
Rules for CO2 Dragster
• Wheels for Dragster

• 4 wheels
• 2 large wheels in back
• 2 small wheels in front.
• All wheels material will be give by
the instructor AFTER it has been
painted.
 Constraints-
Rules for CO2 Dragster
• TIME!!!
• Make sure during the entire
DESIGN PROCESS you are
completing assignments ON
TIME!
 Constraints-
Rules for CO2 Dragster
•
Wood Block
•
Type of wood... Basswood
•
Max. Length 12" Min. Length 6"
•
1 3/4" thick
•
Must be ¼” thick in all directions
•
Pre-drilled hole for engine
•
1/8” of Material must be around CO2
cartridge in all directions
 Constraints-
Rules for CO2 Dragster
• Axle Holes
• Both axle holes will be up 3/8" off
the bottom of dragster.
• Diameter of hole will be 3/16"

• Eye Screws
• Must have two eye screws near front and
rear axles
 Constraints-
Rules for CO2 Dragster
• No "ADD-ON'S"
• Nothing can be added or
attached to your dragster
EXCEPT paint and decals.
 Constraints-
Rules for CO2 Dragster
• CO2 ENGINE
• All students will be given
ONE standard 8 gram
CO2 cartridge at race
time.