Introduction

The Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM has been organizing the bridge model competition since late nineties.  The overwhelming support and interest shown by the students have encouraged the faculty to organize the competition this year. This will be the ninth time such event is organised. The aim of the competition is to encourage students to use knowledge and creativity to solve practical problems. 

Participants

Open to undergraduate students from any colleges, matriculations, universities, and also to Form 4, 5 & 6 secondary schools.

Deadlines

• Submission of entry form, project brief and drawings 19th February 2015.
• Notice of acceptance from the organizer 6th March 2015.

Rules and Regulations

General

• The number of students in a group must not be more than five.
• Each group should be supervised by an academic staff / advisor.
• Models must be displayed during the exhibition.
• Entries not complying with the rules and regulations of the competition will be disqualified.
• Decisions by the judges are final.

Materials

• The models should be made from Balsa wood with the cross section of (5mm x 5mm) and (1.5mm x 100mm) as provided by the organizer.
• Participant should bring their own glue and relevant tools.
• Other materials such as paper, thread, straws, masking tape may be used but are not provided by the organizer

Model Construction

• The bridge must be constructed on 6th April 2015 at the place provided by the organizer in UTM

Model Specification

• Clear span between supports should be 1000 mm. The overall length should not be less than 1200 mm
• The model must be simply supported
• The deck slab of the bridge should be horizontal and must be part of the model bridge structure
• Maximum deck width is 110 mm and can be accommodate dual carriageway of at least 30 mm wide each.
• Two voids with dimensions of (10mm x 150mm) should be provided at locations as shown in the diagram (refer figure)
• Maximum height is 300 mm.
• Base area at both ends must not be greater than 100 x 100 mm.
• Connection : glue or tie (thread)
• Ample space for placing dial gauge below the bridge at mid span should be provided
• The model will be tested for 5 kg loading for a duration of 30 seconds.

Poster and Multimedia

Each model must be accompanied by one (1) A3 poster and a multimedia presentation (3 minutes) during the exhibition. 

The A3 poster must have the following information:

• Name of institution / school
• Group name
• Group members
• Advisor
• Model description

Assessment of Model

Category	Marks (%)
Lightness and least deflection	50
Creativity and Buildability	30
Poster and Multimedia presentation	20

Prizes

Category	First (RM)	Second (RM)	Third (RM)
Lightness + Strength	1000	750	500
Creativity + Buildability	1000	750	500
Poster + Multimedia	1000	750	500
Overall	1500	1000	750

Fee

The participation fee is RM200 per entry upon successful acceptance. However the participants have to bear their own expenses for the traveling, accommodation etc.

Accommodation

Accommodation for the participants is not provided. However it can be arranged upon request at nominal cost (subject to availability).

Entry Form

For more details please access our website and download the application form at https://civil.utm.my or click here.

Enquiries

General enquiries:

Dr. Mariyana Aida Binti Abdul Kadir
Tel: +607 5533059 or +6013 4239006
E-mail: mariyanaida@utm.my

Technical enquiries :

Prof. Madya Dr. Abdul Kadir Marsono
Tel: 07-5531606
E-mail: akadir@utm.my

Ir. Mohamad. Salleh Yassin
Tel: 07-5531603
E-mail: shymohamad@utm.my

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