Event Id :
362
Event Name :
Bridge Designer
Event Brief :
The importance of the Virtual Bridge Designer Competition lies in its ability to foster innovation, practical engineering skills, and teamwork among students. The competition provides students with a hands-on learning experience in structural engineering and bridge design. Instead of just studying theories in textbooks, participants get to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges, enhancing their understanding of structural mechanics and design principles. Designing a bridge virtually involves addressing numerous technical challenges, such as determining the most efficient structural configuration, optimizing material usage, and ensuring the bridge's stability and safety. Participating students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they tackle these complex engineering problems.
Event Coordinator :
Prof Bhavik Daxini
Student Coordinator :
Pruthvirajsinh Jethwa: 9313678543
Reshi Sardhara: 8238435009
Aayush Pobaru: 9909945912
Dimple Virsodiya
Anu Nakum
Dhaval Manvar
Event Date and Time :
13-03-24 12 PM - 4 PM
Location :
MB 013
Rules / Guidelines / Judging Criteria For
Bridge Designer
- Judging Criteria :
Round 1: (Eliminator Round)
Participant's will be qualified for the next round on the basis of following points
1. Bridge structure must be stable and participants must create perfectly stable Deck truss- Howe system
2. Bridge Structure must be safe under loading as well as due to self weight
3. Participants will be selected on the basis of minimum cost of the bridge.
4. 5 Teams will be selected for the final round.
5. Time given to create the given task will be 45 minutes for each teams.
6. In case of multiple tie situation tie breaker design development will be the way to select 5 Teams.
Round 2: (Final Round)
1. Bridge structure must be stable and participants must create perfectly stable truss-(No truss system will be provided)
2. Participant can use any structural system to develop truss geometry.
3. Bridge Structure must be safe under loading as well as due to self weight
4. Time given to create the given task will be 60 minutes for each teams.
5. Minimum Cost and No of member will be the criteria for the selection of winner.
6. In case of multiple tie situation tie breaker design development will be the way to select Winner
- Entry Rules & Guidelines :
1. In one team max two participants will be allowed.
2. Following are the key assumption in design of bridge. (Round 1)
- Deck Elevation: 20 mt.
- Type of Abutment: Standard
- No of Pier: No Pier(One Span)
- Anchorage: No Cable Anchorage
- Deck Material: Medium Strength Concrete
- Loading Conditions: Standard 225 KN Truck
3. Following are the key assumption in design of bridge. (Round 2)
- Deck Elevation: 24 mt.
- Type of Abutment: Standard
- No of Pier: 1 Pier(Height of Pier= 12 mt.)
- Anchorage: No Cable Anchorage
- Deck Material: High Strength Concrete
- Loading Conditions: 480 KN Permit Loading (Centered)
Winners