Geotechnical Model Competition

As a significant pre-event, the Geotechnical Model Competition will be a focal point of GeoMandu 2024, engaging participants in the design and construction of models that address real-world geotechnical challenges. This competition aims to foster innovation, encourage the practical application of geotechnical principles, and promote collaboration among students, young engineers, and professionals. The insights and creativity nurtured through this competition will pave the way for the impactful discussions and groundbreaking presentations that GeoMandu 2024 promises to deliver. Set against the stunning backdrop of Nepal, GeoMandu 2024, along with its pre-event activities, will inspire participants to contribute to the advancement of sustainable infrastructure on a global scale.

Project Model Competition

Nepal Geotechnical Society invites all engineering and Geoscience students to participate in the Geotechnical Model Competition 2024. This event challenges participants to design, build, and present innovative models representing geotechnical engineering products or systems.

The competition aims to spark creativity and enhance problem-solving skills, providing a dynamic platform for applying theoretical knowledge to practical projects. The competition bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application. It offers participants the chance to use the geotechnical engineering design process to develop projects that reflect key principles of geoscience and engineering. The event highlights the critical role of geotechnical engineering in infrastructure development, fostering a deeper interest and understanding of the field.

Theme

The main theme of model competition is “Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure”.

The participants can also go beyond but including geoscience and geo engineering.

Competition Format

The competition is divided into two parts, namely model building and presentation.

Model building

1. Teams shall follow the rules, regulations, and conditions of the competition, pro- vided by the
2. Each team can keep a mentor of their own in the

Presentation

The teams have to build and demonstrate a model before the panel of judges. Each team should prepare a 300-500 word summary about the design, explaining the principles applied and their idea generation process, project’s potential impact, incorporation of interdisciplinary aspects, drawings, and economic analysis (if any).

Evaluation Criteria

The following evaluation criteria are made to assess the model.

NGS reserves all rights of the competition except the results of the competition, which shall be at the discretion of the judges.

Rules for the Competition

1. Model Size Limit:

The size for each model should be within 900 mm × 900 mm.

2. Number of Models:

Each participant (or team) is allowed to present a maximum of two models.

For example, if demonstrating a geotechnical issue such as liquefaction, the first model can show the problem caused by liquefaction. The second model (of the same size, 900 mm × 900 mm) can demonstrate mitigation techniques, such as using pile foundations or stone columns.

3. Team Participation:

• Each college can have a maximum of two teams participating in the compe-
• Each team will have four members (excluding 1 mentor).

4. Model Presentation Time:

• Each team will be given 10 minutes to present or demonstrate their models to the judging

Registration

Participating teams must consist of undergraduate students from different engineering colleges and geoscience-related departments of Nepal, and at the most, four members (excluding 1 mentor) will be accepted in one team. The student teams must register their team and build a model within the time frame set by the organizing committee.

Entry Fee: Rs. 5000 per team

(Each College can send upto 2 teams)

Funding for Model Building

We are planning to provide funding to few teams for model building based on the proposal submitted. Funding amount will also be based on proposal and decision of Model Competition Committee.

Prizes

•       First Prize:

Rs. 30,000 and the opportunity to participate in the model demonstration at the International Conference (GeoMandu), Radisson Hotel.

•     Second Prize:

Rs. 20,000 and the opportunity to participate in the model demonstration at the International Conference (GeoMandu), Radisson Hotel.

•     Third Prize:

Rs. 10,000 Cash Prize and opportunity to participate in model demonstration at International Conference (GeoMandu), Radisson Hotel.

Two more teams will get a Consolation Prize and opportunity to participate in the model demonstration at the International Conference (GeoMandu), Radisson Hotel.

Note: For winning teams to participate in GeoMandu 2024, they should do registration of GeoMandu 2024 on discounted amount.

Program Summary

Application deadline: 15^th Ashoj 2081 (1st October 2024)

Date of competition: 3^rd Mangshir 2081 (18th November 2024) Time: 10 AM-5 PM

Venue: IOE, Pulchowk Campus*

*Any changes in the venue/deadline/time , will be announced officially through NGS website, Facebook or LinkedIn page.

For more details

Kindly go through the detail brochure of the event:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gtKQlD4MNyq50FoSLsRxR-St-VafD1Gy/view?usp=sharing 

Contact

Please feel free to contact any of the following members for enquiries.

Er. Saroj Adhikari, Coordinator

9843286700

[email protected]

Bipul Mainali, Event Coordinator

9861281130

[email protected]