Event E-12

Mech Forge

Design a BAJA-style vehicle rollcage in CAD, then build an accurate scaled physical prototype from basic materials.

Time

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Duration

8 h

Venue

Government College of Technology, Coimbatore

Team size

2 to 4

Entry fee

₹150

Prize pool

--

Seats left

Open

Rules

1. 1Organized by SAE-GCT (Society of Automotive Engineers, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore).
2. 2An entry-level engineering design and prototyping challenge derived from traditional BAJA SAE competitions, bridging digital modeling with hands-on physical execution.
3. 3Focus areas: design a vehicle rollcage in CAD, then physically translate that digital model into an accurate, scaled physical prototype using basic materials.
4. 4Team size: 2 to 4 members.
5. 5All stationery required for the event will be provided by the competition committee.
6. 6Specific dimensions and detailed rollcage data are discussed prior to the competition.
7. 7The complete guide and prototype will be shown and explained right before the event.
8. 8All participating teams must strictly comply with technical inspection guidelines, bounding box limits, and scale specifications set out in the official rulebook.
9. 9Teams are expected to maintain professional behaviour, uphold academic and engineering integrity, and display good sportsmanship toward competitors and event officials at all times.
10. 10The rulings and point deductions handed down by technical inspectors and judges regarding structural integrity, craftsmanship, and dimensional compliance are final.
11. 11Any attempt to falsify measurements, illegally alter prototypes post-inspection, or compromise the safety and fairness of the evaluation process results in immediate disqualification.
12. 12Judging: design innovation & accuracy 30% (adherence to true SAE structural geometry, proper triangular load distribution, clean execution of complex compound angles); weight-to-strength efficiency / impact testing 30% (optimization of paper-tube wall thickness and structural hierarchy to maximize load-bearing capacity under minimal dead weight); manufacturing quality & aesthetics 20% (precision in cutting, joint fit-up, symmetry, accurate labelling of structural members); justification of the model 20% (ability to defend member selection, load paths, and scale calculations during technical review).