Physics & Design

Master mechanical and electrical engineering through theory and hands-on lab work

Skills & Knowledge Required

Mechanical Engineering

Understanding of machines, mechanisms, and mechanical systems design

Electrical Engineering

Circuit analysis, electronic components, and electrical system design

CAD & 3D Modeling

Computer-aided design, technical drawings, and 3D visualization

Lab Techniques

Hands-on experimentation, measurement, and practical problem-solving

Physics & Design Events

Engineering CAD

Description: Teams read engineering drawings and collaboratively create CAD parts and assemblies that match the drawings while incorporating provided components and answer questions about the drawing and generated model.

Focus: Technical drawing interpretation
Tool: CAD software modeling
Team Size: 2 members

Key Skills:

  • Technical drawing interpretation and analysis
  • CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
  • 3D visualization and spatial reasoning
  • Assembly modeling and constraint application
  • Engineering documentation standards
Event Manager: TBD

Machines

Description: Teams complete a written test on compound machine concepts and construct a lever-based measuring device prior to the tournament to determine the ratio between two masses.

Component: Written test
Build: Lever measuring device
Team Size: 2 members

Key Skills:

  • Simple and compound machine principles
  • Mechanical advantage calculations
  • Lever systems and fulcrum physics
  • Precision measurement techniques
  • Machine efficiency and energy transfer
Event Manager: TBD

Circuit Lab

Description: The written test consists of questions spanning a list of topics and can include a variety of question types. The hands-on component can test a variety of circuit elements to complete tasks such as constructing a magnet or determining resistor values.

Component: Written test
Lab: Hands-on circuit work
Team Size: 2 members

Key Skills:

  • Circuit analysis and Ohm's law applications
  • AC and DC circuit behavior
  • Electronic component identification
  • Breadboard construction and troubleshooting
  • Multimeter usage and electrical measurements
  • Electromagnetic principles and applications
Event Manager: TBD

Team Leadership

Subject Director

1 Subject Director leads the Engineering subject, responsible for mastering event content and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching mechanical and electrical engineering concepts
  • Developing CAD and circuit lab expertise
  • Leading hands-on engineering projects
  • Coordinating technical practice sessions

Event Managers

Each event has exactly 1 Event Manager responsible for organizational and communicative tasks.

Responsibilities:

  • Getting to know members on a personal level
  • Creating meeting activities and competitions
  • Facilitating learning and practice
  • Organizing technical resources and equipment