Section 3 - Technical Design
These events are designed for students using traditional drafting and computer aided design techniques to create industry documents. All projects must include the required documentation. Be sure to pay attention to the section guidelines for submission instructions as some events are submitted virtually before the conference and some must be physically present at the conference to be judged. Entries that have multiple sheets MUST be bound on the left side of the sheets using staples. Unbound sets or sets bound with temporary methods such as paperclips will not be accepted. Maximum sheet size is Arch D (24"x36").
Title blocks may contain only the following information:
- Student Initials
- Unique Student ID Number
- Category Number
- Title
- Description
- Scale
School logos are not allowed. Students may create their own logo to be used in the title block as long as it does not have any identifying information or reference to the school name.
Unique to Texas Projects (UTE-Projects) are events that are unique to the state of Texas and can be competed at the regional and state level.
Projects can be completed either individually or as a team. When registering the project for the Regional Competition, the project will be registered to one student of a team.
Regions may enter up to 7 projects for each UTE-Project event.
If students only have events in this category, they may register as a virtual competitor and attendance is not required.
Students are responsible for reviewing and following the general rules and guidelines established in the:
- General Rules and Regulations
- Copyright Policy
- Student Uniqueness of Work Policy
- Required Documentation
These rules and requirements may be modified at the regional levels to accommodate for space and time constraints, check with your region for more details.
Important: Ignorance of the rules and/or misunderstanding of the rules as run at the state conference is not an excuse for a protest or additional consideration.
Section 3.0 - Engineering
Items in this category involve student created engineering projects in which students created projects using traditional drafting or modern computer aided design standards, practices, and methods.
Free Hand Sketching
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering - Free Hand Sketch of a Single or Multiple Part Mechanical Device. Pen or Pencil Only. | Shading is Allowed. Single Sheet Only. | HP30000 |
| Aerospace Engineering - Free Hand Sketch of an Aerospace Device or Structure. Pen or Pencil Only. | Shading is Allowed. Single Sheet Only. | HP30001 |
| Electronic Engineering - Free Hand Sketch of an Electronic Device. Pen or Pencil Only. | Shading is Allowed. Single Sheet Only. | HP30002 |
| Civil Engineering - Free Hand Sketch of a Civil Structure. Pen or Pencil Only. | Shading is Allowed. Single Sheet Only. | HP30003 |
Working Drawings
Working Drawings - drawings that are used to provide the technical details of a design. Drawings should include the information to recreate the design which could include but not limited to:
- Dimensions
- American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards of symbols and conventions
- Title
- Scale
- Threading
- Materials
- Notes
- Components such as nuts, bolts and clips are to be included in the working drawings and count as one part regardless of how many are needed.
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of a Single or Multiple Parts. Pen or Pencil Only | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, and Right Side Views. Duplicate views can be omitted or a Section View can be used in its place. Single sheet only. | HP30100 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of a Single or Multiple Parts with a Pictorial View. Pen or Pencil Only | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, Right Side and an Isometric View (No Shading Allowed). Duplicate views can be omitted or a Section View can be used in its place. Single sheet only. | HP30101 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of a Single Part. [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, and Right Side Views. Duplicate views can be omitted or a Section View can be used in its place. Single sheet only. | HP30102 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of 2-5 Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, and Right Side Views of each part. Duplicate views can be omitted or a Section View can be used in its place. Number of sheets as needed. | HP30103 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of 6-12 Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, and Right Side Views of each part. Duplicate views can be omitted or a Section View can be used in its place. Number of sheets as needed. | HP30104 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of 13 or More Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, and Right Side Views of each part. Duplicate views can be omitted or a Section View can be used in its place. Number of sheets as needed. | HP30105 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of a Single Part with a Pictorial View. [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, Right Side and an Isometric View (No Rendering Allowed). Duplicate views can be omitted or a Section View can be used in its place. Single sheet only. | HP30106 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of 2-5 Mechanical Parts with a Pictorial View. [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, Right Side and an Isometric View (No Rendering Allowed) of Each Part. Duplicate views can be omitted or a Section View can be used in its place. Number of sheets as needed. | HP30107 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of 6-12 Mechanical Parts with a Pictorial View. [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, Right Side and an Isometric View (No Rendering Allowed) of Each Part. Duplicate views can be omitted or a Section View can be used in its place. Number of sheets as needed. | HP30108 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of 13 or More Mechanical Parts with a Pictorial View. [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, Right Side and an Isometric View (No Rendering Allowed) of Each Part. Duplicate views can be omitted or a Section View can be used in its place. Number of sheets as needed. | HP30109 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of Pipe Fabrication (Fluid Transportation). [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Pipe Layout Plan, Fitting Identification, and Vertical Information. Number of sheets as needed. | HP30110 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Working Drawings of a Transportation Device with a Pictorial View. [CADD] | Working Drawings to Include Front, Top, Right Side, and Isometric (or Pictorial) Views. Number of sheets as needed. | HP30111 |
| Aerospace Engineering - Working Drawings of an Aerospace Device or Structure with a Pictorial View. [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, Right Side and an Isometric View (No Rendering Allowed). Number of sheets as needed. | HP30112 |
| Civil Engineering - Working Drawings of a Civil Structure with a Pictorial View. [CADD] | Working Drawings to include Front, Top, Right Side and an Isometric View (No Rendering Allowed). Number of sheets as needed. | HP30113 |
| Civil Engineering - Working Drawings of Topography [CADD] | Must Include Any Structures, Contours, Contour Labels, and Geographic Features. Number of sheets as needed. | HP30114 |
Pictorial View
Pictorial Drawing - provides a 3D like image to help understand the shape of an object or to assist in interpreting a drawing. There are three types of pictorial drawings: isometric drawings, oblique drawings, and perspective drawings.
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering - Pictorial View Only of a Single or Multiple Parts. Any Method Other Than Computer. | No Shading Allowed. Single sheet only. | HP30200 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Pictorial View Only of a Single Part. [CADD] | No Rendering Allowed. Single sheet only. | HP30201 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Pictorial View Only of 2-5 Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | No Rendering Allowed. Single sheet only. | HP30202 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Pictorial View Only of 6-12 Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | No Rendering Allowed. Single sheet only. | HP30203 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Pictorial View Only of 13 or More Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | No Rendering Allowed. Single sheet only. | HP30204 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Pictorial View of Pipe Fabrication (Fluid Transportation). [CADD] | No Rendering Allowed. Single sheet only. | HP30205 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Pictorial View of a Transportation Device. [CADD] | No Rendering Allowed. Single sheet only. | HP30206 |
| Aerospace Engineering - Pictorial View of an Aerospace Device or Structure. [CADD] | No Rendering Allowed. Single sheet only. | HP30207 |
| Electronic Engineering - Pictorial View of an Electronic Device. [CADD] | No Rendering Allowed. Single sheet only. | HP30208 |
| Civil Engineering - Pictorial View of a Civil Structure. [CADD] | No Rendering Allowed. Single sheet only. | HP30209 |
Presentation View
Presentation Drawing - the production of a drawing for the purpose of gaining support, such as at a presentation or to "sell" a product.
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering - Presentation View Only of a Single or Multiple Parts. Any Method Other Than Computer. | Must Be Shaded. Single sheet only. | HP30300 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Presentation View Only of a Single Part. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30301 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Presentation View Only of 2-5 Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30302 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Presentation View Only of 6-12 Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30303 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Presentation View Only of 13 or More Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30304 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Presentation View of Pipe Fabrication (Fluid Transportation). [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30305 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Presentation View of a Transportation Device. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30306 |
| Aerospace Engineering - Presentation View of an Aerospace Device or Structure. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30307 |
| Electronic Engineering - Presentation View of an Electronic Device. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30308 |
| Civil Engineering - Presentation View of a Civil Structure. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30309 |
Exploded Presentation View
Exploded Presentation Drawing showing multiple parts in an isometric or 3D view that show how the parts would fit together to form one working device. This is tpyicially used in assembly instructions or as a means to order specific parts. A part list must be included on the sheet.
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering - Exploded Presentation View Only of 2-5 Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30400 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Exploded Presentation View Only of 6-12 Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30401 |
| Mechanical Engineering - Exploded Presentation View Only of 13 or More Mechanical Parts. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30402 |
| Aerospace Engineering - Exploded Presentation View of an Aerospace Device or Structure. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30403 |
| Electronic Engineering - Exploded Presentation View of an Electronic Device. [CADD] | Must Be Rendered. Single sheet only. | HP30404 |
Engineering Media
Engineering media uses rendering methods to create a realistic view of a part or machine. Animations show how different parts come together in assembly to create one working device.
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Media - Original 3D Computer Image of a Mechanical Part or Parts | HP30500 | |
| Engineering Media - Animated Assembly or Mechanical Movement of Multiple Mechanical Parts - 60 sec max | HP30501 | |
| Engineering Media - Animated Transportation Device - 60 sec max | HP30502 | |
| Engineering Media - Engineering Presentation Animation Multiple Parts - 3 min max | Reserved for students working with 3D apps, advanced modeling and animation software | HP30503 |
Section 3.1 - Architecture
Items in this category involve student created architecture projects in which students created projects using traditional drafting or modern computer aided design standards, practices, and methods.
Free Hand Sketching
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Structure. Pen or Pencil Only. | Shading is Allowed. Single Sheet Only. | HP31000 |
| Free Hand Sketch of Landscape. Pen or Pencil Only. | Shading is Allowed. Single Sheet Only. | HP31001 |
Construction Drawing
Construction Drawings - drawings that are used to provide the technical details of a design. Drawings should include the information to recreate the design which could include but not limited to:
- Dimensions
- American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards of symbols and conventions
- Title
- Scale
- Threading
- Materials
- Notes
Constructions Drawings are to include but not limited to:
- Cover Sheet
- Site Plan
- Existing Floor Plan (Remodel Only)
- Demolition Plan (Remodel Only)
- Floor Plan(s)
- Elevations
- Roof Plan
- Reflected Ceiling Plan (Commercial Only)
- Electrical Drawings - Include at minimum Electrical Outlets, Light Switches, and Lighting.
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Drawings of a Tiny Home on a Trailer. Pen or Pencil Only. | Use traditional board drafting techniques to develop a set of construction drawings. See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31100 |
| Construction Drawings of any Residential Structure. Pen or Pencil Only. | Use traditional board drafting techniques to develop a set of construction drawings. See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31101 |
| Construction Drawings of any Commercial Structure. Pen or Pencil Only. | Use traditional board drafting techniques to develop a set of construction drawings. See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31102 |
| Construction Drawings of a Tiny Home on a Trailer. [2D & 3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31103 |
| Construction Drawings of Residential Home under 2000 sq. ft HVAC [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31104 |
| Construction Drawings of Residential Home under 2000 sq. ft HVAC [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31105 |
| Construction Drawings of Residential Home over 2000 sq. ft HVAC [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31106 |
| Construction Drawings of Residential Home over 2000 sq. ft HVAC [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31107 |
| Construction Drawings of Residential Multistory Single Family Home under 2000 sq. ft [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31108 |
| Construction Drawings of Residential Multistory Single Family Home under 2000 sq. ft [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31109 |
| Construction Drawings of Residential Multistory Single Family Home over 2000 sq. ft [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31110 |
| Construction Drawings of Residential Multistory Single Family Home over 2000 sq. ft [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31111 |
| Construction Drawings of Apartment, Condo, Townhouse, Duplex [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31112 |
| Construction Drawings of Apartment, Condo, Townhouse, Duplex [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31113 |
| Construction Drawings of a Commercial Structure-Retail [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31114 |
| Construction Drawings of a Commercial Structure-Retail [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31115 |
| Construction Drawings of a Commercial Structure - Restaurant [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31116 |
| Construction Drawings of a Commercial Structure - Restaurant [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31117 |
| Construction Drawings of a Commercial Structure-Other [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31118 |
| Construction Drawings of a Commercial Structure-Other [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31119 |
| Construction Drawings of a Commercial Structure - Mixed Use [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31120 |
| Construction Drawings of a Commercial Structure - Mixed Use [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31121 |
| Construction Drawings of a Recreational Facility/Public Structure [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31122 |
| Construction Drawings of a Recreational Facility/Public Structure [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31123 |
| Construction Drawings of a Residential Remodeling [2D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31124 |
| Construction Drawings of a Residential Remodeling [3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31125 |
| Construction Drawings of Detailing of Architectural Elements [2D & 3D CADD] | Can Include but not limited to Walls, Windows, Doors, Stairs, Cabinetry, Foundations, and Full Building Sections | HP31126 |
| Construction Drawings of Architectural Landscape/Irrigation Plan. Any Method Other Than Computer. | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31127 |
| Construction Drawings of Architectural Landscape/Irrigation Plan [2D & 3D CADD] | See required sheets for construction drawings at the beginning of this section. | HP31128 |
Presentation Drawings
Presentation Drawings are single sheet documents that are used typically for sales. Examples include sales flyers a home builder would hand out of available floor plans in a subdivision, available rental space of a building or warehouse, and presentation to a client. Residential floor plan should include Room Names, Room Sizes, Important features but not full dimensions. Commercial floor plans should include Area Names, Area Sizes, Area Square Footages, and Important features. Exterior views can be rendered, shaded or line views.
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation Drawing - Any Method Other Than Computer. | Residential-Exterior View & Floor Plan ONLY. Illustrating is allowed. Single sheet only. | HP31200 |
| Presentation Drawing [2D CADD] | Residential-Exterior View & Floor Plan ONLY. Rendering is allowed. Single Sheet Only. | HP31201 |
| Presentation Drawing [3D CADD] | Residential-Exterior View & Floor Plan ONLY. Rendering is allowed. Single Sheet Only. | HP31202 |
| Presentation Drawing - Commercial/Public Structure - Any Method Other Than Computer. | Residential-Exterior View & Floor Plan ONLY. Illustrating is allowed.Single Sheet Only. | HP31203 |
| Presentation Drawing - Commercial/Public Structure [2D CADD] | Residential-Exterior View & Floor Plan ONLY. Rendering is allowed. Single Sheet Only. | HP31204 |
| Presentation Drawing - Commercial/Public Structure [3D CADD] | Residential-Exterior View & Floor Plan ONLY. Rendering is allowed. Single Sheet Only. | HP31205 |
Architectural Media
Architectural Media uses rendering methods to create realistic views of a structure or landscaped area. Animations (Walkthrough and Flythrough) show how navigating a structure or site would look.
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Media - Computer Generated Original 3D Image - Landscape | Structures can be included but are not the focus of the image. | HP31300 |
| Architectural Media - Computer Generated Original 3D Image - Architectural Structure | Landscaping can be included but is not the focus of the image. | HP31301 |
| Architectural Media - Architectural Walkthrough - 90 sec max | HP31302 | |
| Architectural Media - Architectural Flythrough - 90 sec max | HP31303 | |
| Architectural Media - Landscape Walkthrough - 90 sec max | HP31304 | |
| Architectural Media - Landscape Flythrough - 90 sec max | HP31305 |
Interior Design
| Event | Details | Event # |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Interior Design Material Sample Board | Design boards should include but not limited to samples for all finishes, color coordination, sample furniture and other import design elements. Floor plans should be included showing finishes, furniture layout and color schemes. Sample board not to exceed 24"x36". | HP31400 |
| Commercial Interior Design Material Sample Board | Design boards should include but not limited to samples for all finishes, color coordination, sample furniture and other import design elements. Floor plans should be included showing finishes, furniture layout and color schemes. Sample board not to exceed 24"x36". | HP31401 |
| Residential Illustrated Perspective Interior View. Any Method Other Than Computer. | Interior view focusing on furniture and finishes. Perspective can be either Single Point or 2 Point perspective. Single Sheet not to exceed 18"x24". | HP31402 |
| Commercial Illustrated Perspective Interior View. Any Method Other Than Computer. | Interior view focusing on furniture and finishes. Perspective can be either Single Point or 2 Point perspective. Single Sheet not to exceed 18"x24". | HP31403 |
| Residential Illustrated Perspective Interior View.[CADD] | Interior view focusing on furniture and finishes. Perspective can be either a Single Point or 2 Point perspective. Single Sheet not to exceed 18"x24". | HP31404 |
| Commercial Illustrated Perspective Interior View.[CADD] | Interior view focusing on furniture and finishes. Persepctive may be either a Single Point or 2 Point perspective. Single Sheet not to exceed 18"x24". | HP31405 |
Section 3.2 - Models
Items in this category involve projects in which students created and designed structures, models, used commercial kits, or highlighted the design process.
Finish Models
Finish Model - a scale model that incorporates the materials, design details, topography and landscaping to create a realistic version.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Finish Model of a Residential Single Family Home | HP32000 |
| Finish Model of a Residential Multifamily Home (Apartment, Condo, Townhouse, or Duplex) | HP32001 |
| Finish Model of a Residential Structure not listed | HP32002 |
| Finish Model of a Master Plan Development | HP32003 |
| Finish Model of a Commercial Building | HP32004 |
| Finish Model of a Public/Recreational Facility | HP32005 |
| Finish Model of a Civil Structure | HP32006 |
| Finish Model of a Space Structure | HP32007 |
Structural Models
Structural Model - a scale model that represents the load-bearing elements of a structure or building and is also used to investigate how the structure will perform its various conditions.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Structural Model of a Single Family or Multifamily Residential Home | HP32100 |
| Structural Model of a Commercial Building | HP32101 |
Study Models
Study Model - a scale model that is minimal in detail for the purposes of visualization design ideas and concepts during the design process. The model is to include structure and topography only. Material details and landscape are not allowed.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Study Model of a Single Family or Multifamily Residential Home | HP32200 |
| Study Model of a Commercial Building | HP32201 |
Kits
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Kits - Woods | HP32300 |
| Kits - Metals | HP32301 |
| Kits - Electrical/Electronics | HP32302 |
| Kits - Other | HP32303 |