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Introduction

Yes, you read it right!

An event to take you Civil Engineers beyond the classroom design problems.

Dam-It requires you to construct an obstruction to stem the flow of water using the given materials. Try and retain as much water as you can and create your own version of the Hoover Dam!

Show off your Engineering skills as you design a structure for one of the newest non-conventional forms of energy. Engineer a structure to save the world! Show the world how ‘Civil Engineers’ do their bit!

A real test of your 'Civil' sense!


Prizes worth INR 4500 to be won.

There is no registration fees.

Problem Statement

PROBLEM STATEMENT:

Construct a model of a Dam with Styrofoam so as to allow discharge of water through it.

MATERIAL PROVIDED:

1. Styrofoam (24 mm thick, Area to be specified)

2. Cutter

3. Sealant

SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Model must be placed in channel, whose 3 surfaces are of plywood.

2. Model must have an opening of size 4.8 cm x 4.8 cm to allow passage of water.

3. Model must be sufficiently leak-proof.

Judging Criteria

JUDGING CRITERIA:

1. Model shall be tested for Stability during discharge for a limited amount of time.

2. In the aforementioned limited time interval, model must allow for fairly constant value of discharge.

3. Model allowing maximum discharge will be considered as the winner.

*The decision of the judges is final and binding on all.

Contact Us

In case of any queries, doubts, please feel free to contact us:

Event Heads:

Mayur Modsingh - +91 9076058236

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General Manager:

Poorva Bonde - +91 8087471806

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Aditya Sohoni - +91 9920648865

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