Archway Arena

Overview:

• ARCHWAY ARENA is an exciting bridge-building challenge where aspiring engineers put their structural design, creativity, and problem-solving skills to the test.
• Teams will design and construct a bridge capable of withstanding maximum static load using limited materials.
• Design smart. Build strong. Defy the load.

Problem Statement:

• Design and construct a bridge framework capable of supporting substantial static load.
• The bridge will be tested by suspending weights from a designated central hook.
• The winning bridges will be determined by the maximum static load sustained.
• Total Event Duration: 2 hours
• 90 minutes – Construction
• 30 minutes – Evaluation & Load Testing

Rulebook:

Team Structure:

• Each team can have a maximum of 3 members.
• Every team must include at least 1 and at most 2 Civil Engineering students.

Event Structure:

- ARCHWAY-ARENA will be conducted in two stages.

Round 1 — Online Technical Quiz:

• The team leader will attempt an online quiz consisting of questions related to Structural Engineering and Physics.
• Platform: Unstop
• Date: October 8
• Attempt Window: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Duration: 15 minutes from the time the quiz is started.
• Based on the scores, X teams will be shortlisted for the final round. The number of shortlisted teams will depend on overall participation.

Round 2 — Bridge Construction & Testing:

• Construction Time: 90 minutes
• Teams will construct their bridge using only the materials provided at the venue.
• The completed structures will undergo static load testing.

Building Materials:

• Spaghetti sticks
• Glue
• Clear transparent tape
• Use of any material other than those provided, without prior permission, will result in direct disqualification.
• Participants do not need to bring construction materials.

Bridge Specifications:

• Maximum spaghetti usage: 3 packets per team
• The bridge must span a 50 cm-wide gap.
• The structure will be tested by suspending weights from the central hook.
• Teams must design their bridge to maximize strength and load-bearing capacity while staying within the material limit.

Winning Criteria:

• The top 3 teams whose bridges withstand the maximum static loads will be declared the winners.
• In case of a tie, the team that completes and submits its bridge first will be given preference.

Final Decision:

- The decision of the judges will be final and binding in all matters related to evaluation, testing, and results.

Think like an engineer. Build like a structural designer. Conquer the ARCHWAY.