Q6.2: We assumed that the Damping Proposal is due the same day (12/16/2022) as the design proposal, however it’s not clearly stated. We wanted to confirm that the due date for the damping proposal

A: The due date of the damping proposal will be announced to the teams soon. It will be on a separate date from the design proposal submission.

Q6.1:”If the damping system is removed, the balsa wood structure, with all dead load weights attached, should be stable and firmly fixed to the base plate.” For the damping device, will it have to be removed during the competition? How might we need to demonstrate that it is fully removable?

A: The damping device is not required to be designed to be removable during the competition. This section is meant to specify that damping devices should not affect the stability of the structure, rather as a supplemental element to assist in energy dissipation. It will be obvious if stability is compromised if damping devices were […]