roll hoop inspection

[major_ashwa]

can somebody enlighten me on how is the roll hoop inspection is done and wher do we drill holes for the tech inspectors at the venue to check the wall thickness.

[major_ashwa]

can somebody enlighten me on how is the roll hoop inspection is done and wher do we drill holes for the tech inspectors at the venue to check the wall thickness.

[Agent4573]

2005 FSAE Rulebook
Section 3.3.4.1 Main and Front Hoops – General Requirements
Sub-section (D) A 4.5 mm (0.18 inch) inspection hole must be drilled in a non-critical
location of both the Main Hoop and the Front Hoop to allow verification of
wall thickness.


This means drill a .18 inch hole anywhere in your roll hoop that won't weaken the structure. The judges then take a set of calipers(verniers if you will) and take a depth measurement through this hole.