National Competition for Students on RCC building Design

THE COMPETITION
Designing India sponsors a structural design competition for Civil Engineering
Students. Innovative projects demonstrating excellence in structural engineering
are invited for submission
THE OBJECTIVE
The main objective of this competition is to create awareness about the actual
industry practices in Structural Design of RCC Building. It also aims at providing
platform for Civil Engineering Students to test their understanding of RCC
Structures and its behavior at National Level.
THE THEME
The theme of the competition is to design G+3 Storey RCC Building for the given
area
THE PRIZE
A written submission including the detailed analysis, design calculation and
presentation will be judged. Prizes on board are as follows:
First Place: iball Tarang 4.1 Speaker
Second Place: American Tourister Back Pack
Third Place: HP- 8GB Pen Drive
Fourth Place: Designing India T Shirt (Customized as per Winners requirement)
Consolation Prizes (Top 20) :Design Guide/Philosophy by Designing India (Data
CD)
Winning designs will be published at http://www.designingindia.org/designathon

APPLICATION PROCESS
1.

To apply, fill this application form.

2.

After Submitting the online form, mail a scanned copy /photo of undertaking
of professor in the following
format. Download. (designingindia.iitk@gmail.com)

3.

After receiving the mail, a confirmation mail from Designing India will be
sent to you acknowledging the receipt of your application.

COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.

ONLY Undergraduate/Postgraduate Civil Engineering STUDENTS are

eligible to participate in the competition.

2.

The hard copy of Final Design Document should be undersigned by a

Professor from your college. Entries without signature from the professor will
be considered disqualified.

3.

Entries can be submitted in GROUP consisting of a maximum of 4 Students

4.

No Student can participate in more than one group.

5.

No Late entries at any stage of submission shall be entertained.

6.

The decision of Designing India shall be final and binding to all.

7.

The submission shall be done in 2 stages.

a.
b.
8.

Stage 1: Online Submission of Abstract

Stage 2: Hard Copy Submission of Final Design and Document
undersigned by Mentor Professor.
References, if any must be clearly stated at every place.

9.

There is no limitation on the number of participating groups from any

Institution.

10.

Originality of work is essential and the application will be disqualified, if

found.

11.

Designing India will not take any responsibility in case of missing of any
documents /communications (if any) from any side while in transit.

Any technical query/ discussion on the competition can be done on our Facebook
Event Page.

IMPORTANT DATES
Last Date for Online Registration:Sunday, 10th November 2013
Last Date for Online Abstract Submission:Sunday, 17th November 2013
Last Date for Final Design Submission:Monday, 09th December 2013
Declaration of Result:Sunday, 05th January 2014
Individual Feedback will be given to the participating groups after receiving
abstract
Regular discussions can be done as per the requirement of the participating
groups on Facebook Event Page.
JUDGING CRITERION
Entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1.
2.

Abstract Submission Presentation of Ideas and Initial Approach to the

Problem [5%]
Material Technical or Theoretical content correctness [30%]

1.

Load Assignment 10%

2.

Analysis and interpretation of the output 10%

3.

Designing of Various Elements 10%

3.

Space Utilization Optimization of space provided for the benefit of the

residents [10%]

4.

Demonstrated Knowledge and Understanding of Subject Depth of

knowledge in every steps and approach towards application of various IS Codes.
[20%]

5.
6.
7.

Originality and Complexity Design and Discussion innovative [10%]

Drawing Format Choice of an appropriate format and details suitable for
construction at site [10%]
Presentation Neatness, Style, Organization, Clarity and Readability [15%]

PROBLEM STATEMENT
Design of G+3 (3 typical floors for residence and Ground Floor for Parking) RCC
residential building for a given area. Participants are required to make the plan and
perform the Structural. The various parameters to be considered are:
1.

Plan area: 16m X 16m

2.

Ground floor will be used for Car Parking and Typical Floor will consists of
residential

3.

Requirements for space utilization at each floor except Ground Floor

1.

3 Bedroom (Minimum)

2.

1 Hall

3.

1 Kitchen

4.

2 Bathrooms

5.

1 Store Room

4.

Typical Floor Height 3.2m

5.

Ground Floor Height 4 m

6.

Site Location: Delhi

7.

Subgrade Modulus of Soil: 30kN/m2

8.

Steel Grade for Reinforcement :Fe500

9.

Masonry Wall Density: 25kN/m3

Except for the guidelines mentioned above, suitable rational assumptions may be
made to complete the work. However, all the considerations with valid explanation
must be clearly specified in the write-up. Innovation in space utilization will fetch
extra points.
SUBMISSION
Abstract Submission

1.

Preliminary Structural Layout and Room allocation with sizes along with
tentative column and beam locations.

2.

A write up indicating the approach towards the project and software to be

used. (Not more than 300 words)
This submission shall be done online by sending the pdf version of the above 2
requirement.

Final Submission
1.

Design Basis Report (A4 Size Papers)

1.

Basic Introduction

2.

Framing Plan

3.

Various Parameters used in Analysis and Design

4.

List of IS Codes

5.

Various Loads/ Calculations of Loads

6.

Load Combination

7.

Analysis Result/ Interpretation

8.

Typical Design Calculation for Various Elements of the building

2.

Relevant Drawings (in CAD/PDF Format) (Preferable A3 Size)

3.

Design Details indicating sizes and reinforcement required

All the above documents should be sent in Hard Copy at the address mentioned
below. Soft copy of the Software files, design calculations and above mentioned
documents should also be sent to us strictly adhering to the deadline.
All the communication will be done at the following address.
Hard Copy: Designing India, B1202, Joy Valencia, Near Majas Bus Depot, JVLR,
Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai Maharashtra- 400060
Soft Copy: To be mailed at designingindia.iitk@gmail.com
For any other query, feel free to write to us at designingindia.iitk@gmail.com or
post on our Facebook Event Page
To participate in this competition, Please fill this form