Contest Procedure

The contest lasts 4 hours and includes 8 problems with topics listed below.

Topics to be proposed at the Olympiad

• Synthesis of mechanisms;
• Kinematics of flat mechanisms;
• Force analysis of mechanisms;
• Kinematic analysis of cam mechanisms;
• Gearings (kinematics, geometry, efficiency);
• Adjustment of dynamic characteristics, mechanical governors;
• Balancing of mechanisms, and rotating masses.

Certificates and Diplomas

• Attendance certificates for all participants;
• Diplomas for three winning contestants in the individual competition;
• Diplomas for three teams in the team competition;
• Additional diplomas (optional), f. ex., for a perfect solution, will-to-win spirit.

Proposed Program

The first day

• Accommodation of teams.
• Cultural event.
• Conference of team leaders.

 

The second day

• Official Opening of the IOTMM 2013.
• For the students: solving 8 contest problems – 4 hours.
• For the guests and team supervisors: welcoming speeches of the team supervisors; round-table discussion on teaching TMM and Automotive and Road Engineering in different countries; discussion about the future cooperation with IAAREE for TMM education and coming Olympiads.
• Cultural event.

 

The third day

• Checking up the contest problems, Session of the Olympiad Jury Board.
• Open lectures of scientists on modern achievements and perspectives in the field of TMM, and Automotive and Road Engineering.
• Cultural event.

 

The fourth day

• Session of the Appeals Committee.
• Summing up the results of IOTMM 2013.
• Cultural event.

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The fifth day

• Visiting Mikhail Kalashnikov Museum of Small Arms.
• Official Close of the Olympiad. Awarding the winners.
• Dinner party.

 

The sixth day

• Departure of teams.