Maglev or Magnetic Levitation is a
system of transportation that suspends guides and propels vehicles,
predominantly trains, using magnetic forces. This method has the potential to be faster, quieter and smoother than wheeled mass transit
systems, potentially reaching velocities comparable to jet aircraft .
Maglev or Magnetic Levitation is a system of
transportation that suspends guides and propels vehicles, predominantly trains,
using magnetic forces. This method has the potential to be faster,
quieter and smoother than wheeled mass transit
systems, potentially reaching velocities comparable to jet aircraft .
a.
PROBLEM STATEMENT:-
· Make
a maglev toy train model along with
track which will use magnets and max
12VD.C.or 220V A.C. as the only source of energy to race a 10 ft of guided
track in the minimum time.
· Design
of track (guided) is up to you & it has nothing to do with judging
criteria, it must be straight and even everywhere. You have to cover a total distance
of 10ft in least possible time with a train, length of which should not exceed
5 in.
b.
SPECIFICATIONS:-
·
The
train model cannot use any other energy source than what mentioned above. No
pre-tensioned springs, elastics, combustion or compressed energy sources are
allowed. Train model should be at a complete state of rest at the beginning of
the run. The judges hold the rights to disqualify the model, if they are not
convinced.
· Train
model cannot be constructed using readymade Lego kits or any readymade
mechanism. Violating this clause will lead to disqualification of the models.
Judges hold the right to subjectively evaluate this clause.
·
The
train model must be autonomous and cannot be externally controlled.
c. COMPETITION DETAILS:
·
Each
train will be given three runs, and the run in which it takes the least time to
cover a distance of 10ft on its own designed
guided track will be counted. However if the train does not complete the
mentioned distance in 7 minutes, the distance travelled by it will be noted
down. Sufficient time will be provided between the consecutive runs for minor
changes.
·
The
machine which takes the least time using least power source to cover the
mentioned distance or the train which will travel furthest in 7 minutes will be
the winner.
·
The
team is only allowed to touch his model once at the start of the race, however
if he wishes to touch the train, he needs to restart from the start line and
the total time from the first run will be counted. The handling time is also
included in the total race time and no extra time will be allocated. Judges
hold the rights to disqualify a team if they find any discrepancy.
d. ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA
· A
team must consist of maximum of 5 participants. Students from different
educational institutes can form a team.
· Any
team that is not ready at the time specified will be disqualified from the
competition automatically.
