Q4.4: Are we allowed to install the damping devices in the direction of shaking after it is announced during the competition, provided it is in a location that has been previously approved? Or would we have to arrive with the damping devices already installed in both directions?

A: The direction of shaking will only be determined on shake day. By the time your model should be completely assembled (tentatively Monday 6pm of competition week), you would not know the direction of shaking. You are not allowed to install the damping devices after that time. Therefore, it would be best to install the damping devices in both directions.