EVENTS
CRIAR
Criar is the most outstanding and astonishing event of Megalith. The event is open for all those who have an unexplained passion for building structures. This mega event is an overnight on-the-spot event for designing and building a structure with the raw materials provided. The event basically calls for teamwork, spontaneity and judicial use of raw materials provided.
It is an overnight on the spot event.
Problem statement of the event will be released on the spot.
- The event will be conducted in two rounds:
- Preliminary round which consists of a written test based on your basic structural engineering knowledge.
- Final round in which the shortlisted teams are supposed to model the structure (mentioned on-the-spot with the materials provided) overnight.
- Teams must consist of a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 participants.
- Each team must consist of at least one member from the department of civil engineering.
- Participants are allowed to use electronic gadgets if required.
- The decision of judges shall be final and binding.
- Total Prize Money : INR 18,000
- First prize : INR 8,000
- Second prize : INR 6,000
- Third prize : INR 4,000
CIVIONICS
Are you hydroholic? Do you play with pressure often? Civionics is the competition for you to cherish all those Eureka moments you had after getting the gist of hydraulics. Explore the horizon of your imagination to prepare a robot manoeuvring hydraulic principles. Participants are expected to make robots according to the problem statement with commonly available tools and equipments.
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- The number of participants in team must be 3 to 5
- Participants can form teams from different branches/ college/ university/ institute.
- The team must contain at least one member from civil engineering department
- Each team shall have only one robot
- No two teams must have any common member.
- Only one robot is allowed per team.
- In case of any technical problem, the teams will be allowed to make modifications to their robot and in such a case; the teams will be penalized in the second attempt of 20% of their total score.
- Teams cannot tinker with their robot in the arena.
- Total Prize Money : INR 20,000
- First prize : INR 9,000
- Second prize : INR 7,000
- Third prize : INR 4,000
ROTOLARE
Got bored of designing and analyzing common structures everyday?
Megalith furnishes you an opportunity to try something new!
Roller coaster is an amazing structure that transforms its
potential energy into kinetic energy through a series of crests
and curves and thus challenges its riders for an adventure.
Unleash the creator in you and think out of the box to create
an excellent roller coaster according to the specifications
given in the problem statement.
It is an overnight event.
Problem Statement has been released. Click Here
For last year's Problem Statement Click Here
- Event is open to all.
- Maximum team size is 5.
- Participants can form teams from different branches/ college/ university/ institute.
- No two teams must have any common member.
- Teams are not allowed to touch their model once the ride begins.
- The time limit for the completion is 180 minutes.
- The decision of the judges shall be final. Any coaster that violates the rule above or the spirit of the competition will be disqualified
- Total Prize Money : INR 18,000
- First prize : INR 8,000
- Second prize : INR 6,000
- Third prize : INR 4,000
MODEL EXHIBITION
The initial move in creation of any wonder in construction is the fabrication of its miniature representation
which is a model.
Civil engineering is a field which is directly linked with practical experiences
in constructing structures and models are requisite for analysis of structures and demonstration of many
basic engineering concepts.
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- The event is open to all.
- Teams must consist of a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 participants.
- Each team must consist of at least one member from the department of civil engineering.
- The model should be handmade with household and stationary items.
- Readymade or factory model will not be accepted.
- Teams have to present the detailed idea behind all features of the model within 10 minutes and there will be query session of 5 minutes at the end of the presentation.
- The decision of judges shall be final and binding.
- Total Prize Money : INR 18,000
- First prize : INR 8,000
- Second prize : INR 6,000
- Third prize : INR 4,000
EDIFICE
"We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us"
-Winston Churchill
Edifice is a structural case study event which is aimed at providing the participants an opportunity to
explore their understanding of structural engineering and test their abilities as structural engineers.
The event focuses on addressing different problems faced by the structures and bringing out new innovative
technologies into light.
Click Here for the problem statement.
- The event is open to all.
- Teams must consist of a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 participants.
- Each team must consist of at least one member from the department of civil engineering.
- The event will be conducted in two phases:
- Online submission of abstract addressing the questions asked in the problem statement.
- Final presentation by shortlisted teams at IIT Kharagpur.
- Total Prize Money : INR 13,000
- First prize : INR 6,000
- Second prize : INR 4,000
- Third prize : INR 3,000
GREEN CANVAS
"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed."
Environmental problems are the major concerns in today’s avaricious world. As pollution is increasing day
by day without sparing any spheres, it is the need of the hour to come up with innovative and creative
ideas to mitigate the effects of pollution and restore the greenery. The purpose of Green Canvas is
wholly driven towards this idea.
Last year’s problem statement was based on arsenic contamination
of ground water. This is a major problem in the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta. West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar
Pradesh are largely affected by this deadly pollution of ground water.
For Problem Statement Click Here
- The event is open to all.
- Teams must consist of a minimum of 2 and maximum of 5 participants.
- Each team must consist of at least one member from the department of civil engineering.
- The event will be conducted in two phases:
- Online submission of abstract addressing the questions asked in the problem.
- Final presentation by shortlisted teams at IIT Kharagpur.
- Total Prize Money : INR 13,000
- First prize : INR 6,000
- Second prize : INR 4,000
- Third prize : INR 3,000
DARKODE
Megalith provides a unique opportunity to civil engineering students to showcase their coding skills while solving arduous problems in civil engineering through Darkode. This is an on-the-spot event in which participants are given a problem statement related to civil engineering challenges. They need to formulate an efficient algorithm to solve it.
This is an on the spot event. Problem statement of the event will be given at the event only.
- The event is open to all.
- Teams must consist of 2 participants.
- Each team must consist of at least one member from the department of civil engineering.
- Stipulated time for the event is 180 minutes.
- Participants are not allowed to use any resources available over internet and are expected to be honest.
- Total Prize Money : INR 10,000
- First prize : INR 5,000
- Second prize : INR 3,000
- Third prize : INR 2,000
Designare
Be a part of the future development that is awaiting the field of civil engineering in the design area by staying updated with the latest tools that simulate field conditions at your computer screen. Capture a part of the existing conditions and produce a detailed and precise 3D model to provide real-world context for expansion projects. Grab the opportunity of being among the best by participating in the event “Desginare”, an open design competition held by Megalith, IIT Kharagpur. Top 30 teams shall be forwarded for the international “Student Design Competition” held by Bentley.
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- It is a case study type event in which participants are expected to solve the given problem statement in stipulated time frame
- A maximum of 4 members shall be allowed per team.
- Deadline for submission is 6th March 2017.
- Copying is strictly discouraged and in such cases all such entries shall be disqualified.
- Total Prize Money : INR 12,000
- First prize : INR 5,000
- Second prize : INR 4,000
- Third prize : INR 3,000
TERRAMIND
Terramind is a revolutionized style of conducting a quizzing event testing the knowledge of participants in a wide range of fields of Civil Engineering, namely Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Water Resources Engineering. Terramind is the best opportunity for the intellect and the quizzing genius to test their knowledge and challenge their quick thinking.
This is an on the spot event. Quiz will be conducted at the event only.
- Rules will be instructed to you on the spot.
- Total Prize Money : INR 8,000
- First prize : INR 4,000
- Second prize : INR 2,500
- Third prize : INR 1,500
Beat D Euclid
Imagination is not only to devise which has no existence, but to perceive what really exists. Imagination is not an art, but the method of learning. Beat-d-Euclid, as the name suggests is an event which encourages the students to outdo Euclid in geometry with their powers of imagination. This is an on-the-spot event which tests the perception and modelling abilities of participants. It is the 2D visualisation of a given 3D structure using AutoCAD software.
Problem statement of the event will be released on the spot.
- The event is open to all.
- Teams must consist of 2 participants.
- Each team must consist of at least one member from the department of civil engineering.
- Stipulated time for the event is 180 minutes.
- Participants are not allowed to use any resources available over internet and are expected to be honest.
- Total Prize Money : INR 10,000
- First prize : INR 5,000
- Second prize : INR 3,000
- Third prize : INR 2,000
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is an online competition, which encourages the participants to showcase their photographic skills that help them capture cherishable moments. Megalith through this competition tries to uplift the creative and imaginative skills of participants.
“India has the world’s highest accident rate among construction workers,” Safety in construction is a matter of concern in India and it is estimated that about 165 per 1000 workers get injured in the construction sector.
- Submit a photograph on the theme “Safety First” that portrays the risk and hazards of construction workers.
- Submissions should include a proper write-up (not more than 150 words) figuring out the risk of Construction workers and by which means it can be prevented.
- Send your photograph and write-up to photography@megalith.co.in, along with your full name, enrolled college name, mobile number and e-mail ID.
The goal of the contest is to kick off a national collaboration that relies on your talent, imagination and creativity to raise awareness of workplace safety and health. Your creative entry can either focus on prevention of work accidents or injuries, or creating safety and health awareness.
Participate in the #SafetyFirst competition and Let your imagination speak for itself!
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Eligibility
- The competition is open to all students enrolled in any Indian college.
- Images that have won prizes in prior competitions, or have been used for commercial purposes and/or been published will not be eligible.
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Submission of Entries
- Entries should be in JPEG format and at least 1600 pixels wide for a horizontal image or 1600 pixels tall for a vertical image.
- Each participant can submit up to three (3) entries.
- Digital manipulation that distorts the reality of the photos will not be allowed. Only basic enhancements such as sharpening, exposure, color and contrast adjustment, or simple cropping will be allowed.
- The organizer reserves the right to reject images with incomplete details required under the photo submission page. The submission deadline is extended to 23rd Feb, 2017, before 11.59pm.
- The file name for each photograph should be clearly labelled with participant's name. The email should contain participant's name, phone no. & enrolled college name.
- The Organizers reserve the right to reject entries with incomplete details.
- Participants are entirely responsible for all entry-related costs.
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Judging and Results
- The images will be posted on Megalith Facebook page and 30% weightage will be given to the sum of likes and shares on the image. Points awarded by a panel of judges will carry 40% weightage. The quality of write-up bear the rest 30%. No correspondence pertaining to the selection process and decision will be entertained.
- The panel of judges will evaluate the entries based on the artistic/visual appeal and the extent to which the photograph captures the essence of the theme.
- The judging panel reserves the right not to award the prizes if the photographs submitted do not meet the requirements stated in this document.
- Results of the competition will be declared during the closing ceremony.
- The winning photographs will feature on the official Megalith website and the most popular entries will be showcased in a web gallery on the website with due acknowledgements.
- Total Prize Money : INR 5,000
- First prize : INR 2,500
- Second prize : INR 1,500
- Third prize : INR 1,000
INSTRIDGE
Walking on a bridge, this is highly likely for a civil engineer to wonder about its construction, to get curious about its strength and design, to be eager to predict its durability. Instridge is an on the spot event to be conducted for the first time in Megalith. In this event, the participants will have to build an arch bridge using the materials provided. Thinking at an elementary level, grab the opportunity to make a structure that would stand firm on the strong base of your structural knowledge.
Problem statement of the event will be released on the spot.
- Maximum team size allowed is 5.
- Each team must consist of at least one member from the department of civil engineering.
- Participants can form teams from different branches/ college/ university/ institute.
- No two teams must have any common member.
- Participants are allowed to use electronic gadgets if required.
- The participants will have to complete their structure within the given time frame.
- The decision of the judges shall be final.
- Total Prize Money : INR 10,000
- First prize : INR 5,000
- Second prize : INR 3,000
- Third prize : INR 2,000
© MEGALITH, 2017
Ajit Sharma & Jagan Mohan