Hosted by the American Society of Agriculral and Biological Engineers (ASABE), the International Quarter Scale (IQS) Competition challenges students to "challenged to harness the power and torque of a specified stock engine in order to maximize performance during a series of performance challenges." By participating in this competition, students gain practical experience in design development, manufacturing processes, project managemet, and cost analysis. To learn more information visit the official ASABE IQS website.
Teams are evaluated on the following categories:
Defense of Design
Written Design Report
Design Report
Cost Estimate Report
Design Log
Team Presentation
Design Judging
Serviceability
Manufacturability
Safety
Ergonomics
Test & Development
Technical Inspection
Sound
Performance
Pulls
Durability
Maneuverability
Highlights from the 2019 ASABE International Quarter Scale Competition