2010 JAM Junior Agricultural Mechanics San Antonio Livestock Show CRITIQUEING PROJECTS AND EXHIBITORS

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Documentation20 Knowledge20 Difficulty10

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 General Workmanship Square True to plan dimensions Evaluation of cutting, drilling, and welding Grinding has been kept to a minimum Project must be blue ribbon to place

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Trailer Workmanship Use trailer check sheet Inspect for protected wiring Lights meet DOT requirements Inspect spacing between tire and fender Axle attachment Weld spatter removal Painting

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Electrical Project Workmanship Conforms to NEC Proper Polarity Adequate wire length for repair Neat and Organized Wire to terminal attachment Proper grounding

Design Look for evidence that student has thought through the project Projects should be planned and drawn before construction begins Material selection Practical use vs. cost SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Trailer Design Safety Chains TxDOT standards (check sheet may be verified) Protected wires Fender clearance Tie downs Operator convenience

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 3 Point Hookup and PTO Design Must meet ASABE standards Sound construction and safe Identification of pinch and wrap points Shielding and SMV emblem use

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Wood Project Design Proper fastener use Selection of finish (finish matches use) Flashing and sheet metal covers

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Documentation20 Documentation To be covered by additional presentation *Students will be given a copy this year*

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Documentation20 Knowledge20 General Knowledge Quality of projects has improved over the years Points given for knowledge area are of greater importance Questioning provides the best evaluation of knowledge Fewer general questions –more specific

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Documentation20 Knowledge20 Knowledge: Judges Questions Higher quality projects require more in depth questions to differentiate scores Questions are tied to documentation and photos Answers to questions should give the answer not a rehearsed speech Student should be able to demonstrate project

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Documentation20 Knowledge20 Knowledge: Judges Questions Questions should relate to project students have designed and built Be prepared for an assortment of questions As basic student knowledge is revealed request detailed information Quality Project + Quality Answers = Placing Project

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Documentation20 Knowledge20 Knowledge: Question Ideas Specification of material used Welding information Distortion control method Project information sources Project work sources

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Design20 Documentation20 Knowledge20 Difficulty10 Difficulty Based on size, complexity and scope Illustrated by a greater amount of skills Construction difficulty earns more points Intricate and moving parts earn more points *Simple projects can be blue ribbon*

Additional Information All members of a team built project should be able to answer questions Try to maintain eye contact Demonstrate project Student must have the ability to sell themselves and their project Student should be familiar with doc. check sheet, trailer check sheet, and critique sheet

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30+ Design20 ok Documentation20 Needs work Knowledge20 good Difficulty10 simple

SAN ANTONIO JAM JUDGES CRITIQUE ClassItemEntry Number CriteriaPossible PtsExplanation/Critique Workmanship30 Excellent corner fit up, good diag. Measurements, over-welding Design20 Intricate trailer dumping mechanism, Quality latching mechanism Documentation20 Project built to plan dimension, photos show project progression, complete BOM Knowledge20 Excellent knowledge of welding process, knowledge of material sizing, Difficulty10 Trailer dump shows additional effort

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