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School of Engineering and Science

Semester 1, Year 2010

Group C4

Submission for Stage 1

Mouse trap Vehicle Project

Company Name PC Constructions

Linda Lau Yu Ling 7D9A6573

Lee Li Ching 7D9A6339

Lau Xiu Ling 7D9A6577

Lau Mian Mian 7D9A6747

Lau Lack Kong 7D9A6414



Table of Contents

1.0 Company Profile…………………………………………………………............1

1.1 Company’s Background………………………………………………… 2

1.2 Company Organisation Chart…………………………………………… 3

1.3 Board Members……….………………………………………………4-5

1.4 Company Contact Details………………………………………………..6

1.5 Company’s Mission…………………………………...………………….7

1.6 Company’s Vision…………………….………………………………….7

1.7

Company’s Expertise…………………………………………………….7

1.8 Company Strength and Successes…..……………………………………7

1.9 Materials………………………………………………………………… 8

1.10 Equipment………………………………………………………………..8

1.11 Financial Background…………………………………………………8-9

1.12

Past and Current Projects……………………………………………10-11

1.13 Audience…………………………………………………………………12

1.14 Awards and Achievements………………………………………………13

2.0 Designs

2.1 Top View……………………………………………………………… ...14

2.2 Bottom View……………………………………………………………..15

2.3 Side View……………………………………………………………… ...16

2.4 Back View………………………………………………………………..17



3.0 Specifications

3.1 Materials Specification……………………………………………….18

3.2 Construction Procedure………………………………………………19

3.3 Distance Prediction of Mousetrap Car……………………………….20

3.4 Prediction of Velocity and acceleration through calculation…………21

3.5 Specifications of the mousetrap car…………………………………..22

3.6 Dimension………………………………………………………….....23

4.0 Design and Drawings Marking Criteria Form………………………………..24

5.0 Tender Details

5.1 Tender Evaluation Method

5.1.1 Qualification and Relevant Experience………………………..25

5.1.2 Time Management……………………………………………...25

5.1.3 Financial Status………………………………………………25-26

5.1.4 Material Management…………………………………………..26

5.1.5 Communication……………………………………………… ...26

5.1.6 Submission of Applicant…………………………………….…26

5.1.7 Tender Evaluation……………………………………………...27

5.2 Tender Form…………………………………………………………...28

6.0 Certificate Statement……………………………………………………….....29

7.0 Disposal Plan……………….……………………………………..…………..30

8.0 Reference List……………….……………………………………..………….31

9.0 Appendices……………….……………………………………..………..…..32-52



1.0 COMPANY PROFILE

Company’s Name : PC Constructions

Specialize in : Civil, Structural and Mechanical Engineering

Location of Company : Lot 123, Block A, Jalan Tanjang, Miri, Sarawak,

Malaysia

Contact Number : 085-555232 (O)

085 - 544122 (Fax)

E-mail : [email protected]

Year of establishment : 1998

Country : Malaysia



1.1 Company’s background:

PC Constructions is an engineering and construction company for both civil and

structural disciplines located in Miri, Sarawak. PC Constructions has grown

tremendously over the past 30 years, both in its client base as well as its knowledge and

skills on current trends and emerging technologies.

In year 1998, Jose Christopher was first established his own company “PC

Constructions” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 25th

June. In year 1999, Jose Christopher

started his research of the automobile around the Europe and Japan. Our first product

“EC Motor” was announced.

The official logo of PC Constructions was established in year 2000. PC Constructions

also start to participate in the construction of the bridge in Malaysia. Test track design

also started in the same year and completed in year 2001.

In year 2002, company branch: Beijing PC Constructions PTE opened in China.

Another company branch: Euro PC Constructions PTE opened in Sydney, Australia. In

year 2005, Linda Lau Yu Ling is appointed as Chief Executive Officer.



1.2 Company Organization Chart

Linda Lau Yu Ling

C.E.O(Contractor)

Lau Lack Kong

General Manager(Contractor)

Lee Li Ching

Project Manager(Contractor)

Lau Xiu Ling

Head of DesignDepartment(Consultant)

Lau Mian Mian

Head of Research &DevelopmentDepartment(Consultant)



1.3 BOARD MEMBERS

Ir. Linda Lau Yu Ling

C.E.O

Responsibilities: Manages the firm and ensure that the company runs smoothly.

Education : Master in Business Management and First class honours degree

of Civil Engineering in University of Melbourne.

Experience : Works for Australia government for 3 years before and 9 years

for PC Constructions until now. She has 15 years of working

experience in the constructions company.

Award received : Civil Engineering Award in 2008 and Outstanding Civil

Engineering Achievement in 2009.

Lau Lack Kong

General Manager

Responsibilities: Ensure that all the departments in the company run smoothly.

Education : First class honours in Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering in

Curtin University of Technology.

Experience : Works in PC Constructions for 7 years and has participated

most of the company projects. He has 13 years of working

experience.

Awards received: Engineering Excellence Award in 2005 and National

Society of Professional Engineers Award in 2007.



Lee Li Ching

Project Manager

Responsibilities: Make sure that the project runs smoothly and the results will

satisfy the requirement of the client.

Education : First class honour in bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in

University of Manchester

Experience : 7 years of working experience in PC Constructions

Awards received: ASCE Citizen Engineer Award in 2006.

Lau Xiu Ling

Head of Design Department Responsibilities: Designs and modifies product

Education : First class honours in Bachelor of Civil Engineering in

University of Birmingham, Alabama.

Experience : She works in PC Constructions for 8 years.

Awards received: Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Design

Competition in 2006 and Young Engineer of the Year Award in

2007.

Lau Mian Mian

Head of Research & Development Department

Responsibilities : Do research on the product and upgrade it.

Education : First class honours in Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic

Engineering in University of Melbourne.

Experience : Works in PC Constructions for 8 years. She received

Awards received: Innovation in Engineering Research Award in 2007 and

Contraction Management Award in 2009.



1.4 Company Contact Details

Linda Lau Yu Ling

Chief Executive Officer

Telephone : +60108926476

Fax number : 031648267

Email : [email protected]

Lau Lack Kong

General Manager

Telephone : +60101638926

Fax number : 035439782Email : [email protected]

Lee Li Ching

Project Manager

Telephone : +60102847016


Email : [email protected]

Lau Mian Mian

Head of Research & Development Department

Telephone :+60107398265


Email :[email protected]

Lau Xiu Ling

Head of Design Department

Telephone : +60108362740

Fax number : 031547593Email : [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



1.5 Company’s Mission

The mission of PC Constructions is to produce high quality and eco-friendly

technology and provide high quality services to our clients. The needs and requirements

of the clients are always the top priorities in PC Constructions.

1.6 Company’s Vision

PC Constructions will always provide intensive trainings to the workers. This is to

upgrade them in order to gain more knowledge experience. Besides, PC Constructions

will hire professional and experienced worker to continue produce creative design in

construction and automobile area.

1.7 Company’s Expertise

PC Constructions specializes in structural construction; from designing, consulting to

constructing buildings for both local and international clients. PC Constructions also

involved actively in automobile field.

1.8 Strength and Successes

PC Constructions has a good relationship with qualified and experienced

subcontractor. This enables us to provide a good design and service to our customers.

Now, PC Constructions is well-known for its expertise in a wide range of engineering

fields, from construction to automotive. PC Constructions emphasize eco-friendly

concept in all its projects.



With years of experience and expertise, PC Constructions is very active in the

automobile field; by designing and manufacturing automotive compartments for vehicles.

PC Constructions also established branches in China and Australia.

1.9 Materials

Materials used by PC Constructions are normally imported from Germany and

Japan. PC Constructions also use materials which are made in Malaysia. PC

Constructions only use materials which have been tested and guaranteed. Therefore,

products received by our clients are high quality.

1.10 Equipment

PC Constructions has its own machines and equipments to manufacture products and

build structure. By having complete equipment, we can complete our projects on time.

These high-tech equipments can ensure stable quality production.

1.11 Financial Background

PC Constructions started to prepare a stable financial background in year 1998. To

avoid facing financial problem, we have a close cooperation with HSBC, Maybank and

RHB to ensure that PC Constructions has enough budgets to complete the projects. PC

Constructions has its own financial department to estimate and calculate the cost and

income of the company. The profit of PC Constructions in nearly 10 years had shows at

the below:



YEAR VS PROFIT

0

50

100

150

200

250

2 0 0 1

2 0 0 2

2 0 0 3

2 0 0 4

2 0 0 5

2 0 0 6

2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 9

YEARS

M I L L I O N S

Year PROFIT(RM)

2001 42 millions

2002 86 millions

2003 105 millions

2004 124 millions

2005 148 millions

2006 170 millions

2007 210millions

2008 150 millions

2009 165 millions



1.12 Past Projects

1. Project: London Tower Bridge

Specifications

Opened in 30 June 1894

244 meter in total length

61 meter in longest span.

8.6 meter in clearance.

42.5 meter on below.

Cost to build was 5,939,990.98 (RM).

Figure1.1 London Tower Bridge

2. Project: Audi TT-S TFSI Quattro.

Specifications

Start at 2009.

147kW @ 5100rpm.

240Nm @ 1950-5000rpm.

4178mm in length.

1842mm in width.

1357mm in height. Figure 1.2 Audi TT-S TFSI Quattro

1415kg in weight.

Cost to build was RM 255,000.



3. Project: Honda’s Insight

Specifications

Start at 2010.

98kw @ 5800rpm

123Nm @ 1000-1700 rpm

4376mm in length.

1427mm in height.

1694mm in width.

1235kg in weight. Figure 1.3 Honda’s Insight

Cost to build was US $19,800.

4. Project: Dubai’s Wafi Mall

Specifications

Opened November 2007.

5-Star hotel.

70 square meter.

248 rooms.

18 floors. Figure 1.4 Dubai’s Wafi Mall

1.12 Current Projects

1. Project: Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge.

Specifications

Estimated to be done by 2010.

457.2 meter downstream of the Hoover Dam.

610 meter long.

Figure1.5 HooverDam

Estimated cost to build is more than $30 million. Bypass Bridge



2. Project: IKEJA Mall

Estimated to be done by 2010.

22,500 meter square.

Shopping Mall.

FFigure 1.5 IKEJA MALL

3. Project: Lexus SC 430 – 2dr Conv

288kw @ 5600rpm

317Nm @ 3400rpm

4534mm in length.

1349mm in height.

1549mm in width.

1742kg in weight. Figure 1.6 Lexus SC 430 – 2dr Conv

Cost to build about US $68,405

1.13 Audience

PC Constructions is basically dealing with construction and automobile design,

PC Constructions is expertise in vehicles design. Now, PC Constructions cooperates with

Honda and Audi. We hope that in future we have clients from Ferrari, BMW, Mercedes,

Lamborghini and Ford. We are also interested in designing tires and rim for Michelin,

Silverstone, and Yoko. PC Constructions also hopes to get contract from Baytech

Solutions and Taj Casino Vegas. PC Constructions is capable to construct the bridge for

the Baytech Solutions and Taj Casino Vegas.



1.14 Awards And Achievements

1. America constructions Industry Awards, 2002.

- Won the prize of Best constructing Company Award under the category of

International Award.

2. World green car awards, 2003.

- Awarded by International Vehicle Conference (IVC).

- Lifetime outstanding achievement in automobile aspect.

- Won the best World's firstly fully environmentally friendly car.

3. World Performance Car Awards, 2005.

- International Achievement Award.

- The recognition validates the unique vision in creating a true world supercar.

4. World Car of the Year Awards, 2006.

- High standard and quality of the system production, installation and services.

- Excellent and innovative in green home automobile.

- Fields of endeavour include design and construction.

5. World Design of the Year Awards, 2007.

- The best successful diversified construction company.

- Awarded the creative Award by Board of Engineers America (BEA).

6. Malaysian Automobile Industry Excellence Awards (MAIEA), 2008

- Awarded by automobile pentagon international (API).

- Awarded the title of the fastest car.

- Awarded the title of the most powerful car.

7. Best Construction Company Awards, 2008 & 2009

- Awarded by the Royal institute of British Architects(RIBA).



3.1 Materials Specification

Materials Quantity Cost Per Total

1. Wooden snap-back mousetrap

(16.2cm*9cm*1cm)

1 unit Provided /

2. Foam Board(40cm*40cm*0.5cm)

1 unit 2.00 2.00

3. Foam Board(15cm*15cm*0.5cm)

1 unit 2.00 2.00

3. Wood Plank (40cm*1cm*4cm)

2 units 1.50 3.00

4. Steel Rod(16cm*2cm*2cm)

1 unit 1.00 1.00

5. Steel Rod(10cm*2cm*2cm) 1 unit 1.00 1.00

6. Utility Knife 1 unit 2.00 2.00

7. Sand Paper 2 pieces 1.00 2.00

8. Rubber Bands 1 package 1.00 1.00

9. Chopsticks 1 package 2.00 2.00

10. PVA Glue 1 unit 1.20 1.20

11. Hammer 1 unit / /

12. Hemp rope 1 unit 2.00 2.00

13. Nails 1 package 2.00 2.0014. Bobbin 1 unit 1.00 1.00

Total Costs 22.20



3.2 Construction Procedure

1. First, prepare all the materials required to construct a mouse trap car.

2. Attach the provided wooden snap-back mousetrap onto the wood plank

(40cm*1cm*4cm) using nails and hammer according to preference.

3. Use a utility knife to cut two designed front wheels(diameter of 6cm) out of a piece of

the foam board(15cm*15cm*0.5cm) and two designed rear wheels out of the foam

board(40cm*40cm*0.5cm). Make the back wheels about 2.33 double the diameter of

the front wheels and file the edges to make then even and smoother.

4. Using rubber bands around each wheel to give some traction. Glue them to the wheels

to prevent the rubber bands from slipping off.

5. In the center of the front wheels, drill a hole, which is 2.0cm in diameter. Whereas, in

the center of the rear wheels, drill a hole, which is 2.0cm in diameter.

6. Take a hemp rope and tie it very tightly to the snapper arm on the mousetrap. The

other end of the hemp rope is tied into a loop and should be long enough to just reach

to the back axle.

7. Use the steel rod (10cm*2cm*2cm) as front axle and pass through the front wheels,

whereas use the steel rod (16cm*2cm*2cm) as rear axle and pass through the rear

wheels, For the rear axle, place the bobbin in the middle of the rear axle to increase the

efficiency of the wheels’ rotation.

8. Raise the snapper arm to make the mousetrap car operational. For this, the hemp

rope’s looped end is placed over the bobbin at the rear axle. Holding the hemp rope

tightly, set the car on the ground and carefully let go of the trap. The hemp rope should

be tight enough that it can hold the trap in place. Next, make sure everyone's hands are

out of the way and then let go of the hemp rope .As the result, the mousetrap will snap

forward, propelling the vehicle.



3.3 Distance Prediction Of Mousetrap Car

Length of string = (Length of fishing line + Lever arm length)

= (230+8) cm

= 71cm

Diameter of axle = 2cm

Circumference of axle = = 6.28cm

Diameter of back wheel = 14cm

Circumference of back wheel = = 43.98cm

No. of revolution of axle = 230 / 6.28

= 36

No. of revolution of back wheel = 36

Distance travelled = (36) (43.98) = 1583.36cm

According to the calculation, the model of the mousetrap vehicle is predicted to move

1583.36cm in distance.



3.4 Prediction of Velocity and Acceleration Through

Calculation:

Time Taken,t : 7.0 s

Distance,s : 15 m

Initial Velocity,u : 0 m/s

s = ut + 1/2at2

15 = 0(8.0) + ½(a) (7.0)2

a = 0.61m/s2

∴The acceleration of our mouse trap car for the first 15m is 0.61m/s2.

v = u + at

v = 0 + 0.61(7.0)

v = 4.27 m/s

∴The velocity of our mouse trap car for the first 15m is 4.27 m/s.



3.5 Specifications Of The Mousetrap Car

Specifications of Mousetrap Car prototype are as followed:

Dimension : 340mm (length) x 160mm (width) x 230mm (height)

Weight : 525g

Minimum travelling speed: 1200mm

General components : wooden snap-back mousetrap, wood planks and foam boards

Some of the additional specifications that are equipped with our Mousetrap Car:

i. The sole energy for propulsion must be mousetrap.

ii. The mousetrap vehicle must be able to travel at a minimum speed of 1200mm on

a single recharge.

iii. The mousetrap vehicle must travel as fast and as far as possible.

iv. The mousetrap car must be totally self- contained.

v.

The top speed is approximately 15km/h.

vi. The weight should not exceed 0.6kg.

vii. The diameters of front wheels are 6cm.

viii. The circumference of front wheels is 18.85cm.

ix. The diameters of back wheels are 14 cm.

x. The circumference of back wheels is 43.98cm.

xi. Cheap and affordable price list. The budget is not more than RM30.00.

xii. Easy to recharge.

xiii. Easy to manufacture.

xiv. Easy to set up.



3.6 Dimensions

(a) Length

The length of the mousetrap car will be 34cm measuring from the back wheel to

the front wheel.

(b) Height

The height of the mousetrap car will be 23cm measuring from the top to the

bottom of the wheel.

(c) Width

Front width = 10cm.

- The width between the front axle is 10cm. The measurement cannot be taken

from the distance between the front wheels due to there is only one wheel in

the front.

Rear width = 16cm

- The width between the rear wheels is 16cm.

(d) Model Scale

The mousetrap car will be constructed according to a scale 1:0.5.



4.0 Design and Drawings Marking Criteria Form

Engineering Foundations Principles and Communications 100

Semester 1, 2010 - Stage 1 Design and Drawings

MARKING CRITERIA

COMPANY NAME:

1. Drawings (15 marks)A B C 0

15 marks 10 marks 6 marks 0 marks

Readability, Clarity of Material, Ease of Interpretation, Sufficient

2. Specifications (20 marks)A B C 0



3. Tender Evaluation Criteria (20 marks)A B C 0



4. Disposal Plan (10 marks) A B C 0


Completed in Full, Supporting Evidence and Calculations, Justifications

5. Certification Statement (5 marks)

A 0

5 marks 0 marks

Readability, Clarity of Material, Ease of Interpretation

TOTAL MARK /70 marks

A B C 0

Better than the expected average Expected average Lower than expected None

FEEDBACK:

M-11



Tender Evaluation Method

Selection Criteria:

5.1.1 Qualification and Relevant Experience

- Having knowledge on the concepts of mathematics and physics, in relation tovehicle design, mechanics and constructions are preferred.

- Priority will be given to those having experience above 6 years.

- Priority will be given to those good experiences company and qualified

contractors. Applicants’ company must be registered and well known in this

sector. Otherwise, will be kicked out from this evaluation without noticing.

- During the bidding process, performance quality of the applicant based on

his/her history will be considered.

- The roles of applicants in the recent workshops will be taken under

consideration.

- Observe the company background and make sure there is a team of high

professionalism contractors.

- Experience and capacity of project team will be considered.

5.1.2 Time Management

- Total time of completion must be as fast as possible. The estimated time for

completion is about 3 weeks. During this period, assessing tender documents,

constructing and delivery testing of the mousetrap vehicle must be included.

- Applicants must be able to provide the evidence of scheduled constructiondates.

- Applicants must be able to provide the history of the previous work on time.

- Project works should be able to carry out under multiple trials within three

weeks and must be fulfilled with the specifications provided.

- The working time will be 12 hours per day in order to complete the project

within the time restriction given.

5.1.3 Financial Status

- Priority will be given to the strong financial background of company to ensure

the project could be carried on until its completion stage. Thus, applicants

must be able to provide the company account and annual financial reports for

further information.

- High quality vehicle with the lowest possible of manufacturing cost.



- If the manufactured cost is more than our company predicted one, the chosen

applicant has the responsibility to compensate the excess cost of the project.

- Our company reserves the right to reject the final project if it does not fulfil

the requirements stated without any compensation.

5.1.4 Material Management

- Construct excellent quality and reasonably priced materials throughout the

project.

- Quality control during the construction of the mousetrap vehicle.

- The finalized product must be done in an environmentally friendly nature.

- The materials used should have been thoroughly researched and tested to

satisfy the predictions stated.

5.1.5 Communication

- Have a good command of language.

- Have a clear and concise communication.

5.1.6 Submission of Applicant

- Applicants must submit in a letter of acknowledgement on time.

- The tendering form and letter of acknowledgement, attach with other relevant

document should be sealed in an envelope and delivered to the address below:

PC Constructions Company

Lot 123, Block A,

Jalan Tanjang,

Miri,Sarawak,

Malaysia.

- If any received tender document is found incomplete after the

due date will be rejected automatically without prior consideration.



5.1.7 Tender Evaluation

Qualification Applicant

A

Applicant

B

Applicant

CQualification and Relevant

ExperienceTime Management

Financial Status

Material ManagementCommunication

Submission of Applicant



5.2 Tender Form

Name of Company:

Mailing address:

Contact number (O):

(HP):

________________________________________________________________________

We have read and check this contract. And we clearly understand the terms and

conditions of which contain the design and specification of the mouse trap car and willing

to sign this contract without any force. We bid for this project for the total sum of

________________Ringgit Malaysia.

We acknowledge that if our tender is accepted, we have to complete the work that based

on the design and specifications required and mentioned within two weeks from the

authorized date.

We acknowledge that by signing this contract, we have agreed that we are not allowed

and forbid to discuss or communicate to any person, association or corporation other than

authority of PCConstruction.

Signature: ___________________ Date: ____________

Name: ________________________

Signature of Witness: ___________________ Date: ____________



6.0 Certificate Statement

This is certified that all the work of this project will done with professionally and

all its aspects will based on theory and fundamental principle which abide by the rules

and regulations clearly. PC Constructions has guaranteed that all the design will accord

the specifications required authentically as far as possible. We will consider and make the

decisions with possibilities and considerations in the costs, risks and limitations. PC

Constructions make sure that will be properly calculated to avoid the customer meet any

loss.

With this, PC Constructions promise to demonstrate the best engineering

discipline and deliver accredited work within the given time. All information in this

document is certified to be genuine.

………………………………. LAU LACK KONG

(General Manager)

………………………………... LEE LI CHING(Project Manager)



7.0 Disposal Plan

Our company emphasizes eco-friendly in all of our projects. We planned before

we dispose in order to ensure that our disposal method will not pollute the environment.

In our mouse trap vehicle project, we implemented recycle and reuse method in our

disposal plan.

In this mousetrap vehicle project, we use recyclable materials, such as wood

planks, chopsticks, mouse trap, iron nails and so on. The wood planks and chopsticks can

be recycled into paper. Iron nails and mouse trap can be melted into metal and used for

other purposes.

It is not easy to dispose PVA glue because it contains harmful chemicals.

Therefore, PVA glue can be kept for later use. It can be reused for other projects.

Recycle and reuse methods can reduce the amount of rubbish. This can prevent

the environment been polluted and save the landfill space.



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