Open To: Civil Engineering Students at Degree levels from Public and Private Institution


CALLING ALL UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERS

IEM is excited to host a competition to challenge your skill and ability in estimating pile capacity. This competition will test your ability to analyse the soil properties and apply geotechnical engineering principles to determine the total pile capacity in a team of up to four students. The main intention of this competition is to

1) showcase the ability of undergraduate students to understand pile design,
2) draw attention to surprising research results, and
3) emphasise the importance of innovation in addressing challenges in pile design.


OBJECTIVE:

This competition aims to evaluate your (team’s) ability to estimate pile capacity based on a given construction project from a real-case scenario.


COMPETITION STRUCTURE:

The competition consists of two stages:
•   In stage 1, teams are required to prepare a comprehensive technical report.
    The submitted technical reports will be evaluated by a panel of judges consisting of industry
    experts and academics.
•  The shortlisted team will advance to Stage 2 to deliver a presentation on their findings and
    methodology to the judging panel.

All eligible participants will be provided with the following information:
•  A soil investigation report
•  Details of the pile

The report format shall comply with the following:
•  Maximum 20 pages (excluding attachments such as figures, diagrams, or calculation sheets)
•  In PDF format


STAGE 1: TECHNICAL REPORT

The technical proposal report holds the majority of marks in this competition, demanding specificity and comprehensiveness. While acknowledging that not all technical factors can be pre-defined, the following criteria serve as the main benchmarks:

1.    INTRODUCTION:

• Provide a concise overview of the significance of pile design in civil engineering, emphasizing
   its role in providing structural support for various constructions.
• Highlight relevant theoretical background or previous studies informing the methodology and
   approach for estimating pile capacity and settlement.


2.    METHOD OF PILE DESIGNS:

•  Conduct a literature review on the methodologies used for pile capacity and settlement used
    in the market.
•  Evaluate and select the appropriate one or more methodologies to be used for pile capacity
   and settlement estimation.
•  Any software or computational tools utilised in the estimation should be clearly referenced.


3.    ANALYSIS AND CALCULATIONS:

•  Demonstrate your in-depth knowledge of analysing the soil investigation reports in
    relation to pile estimation.
•  Outline the design parameters and assumptions in calculating the pile capacity and settlement.
•  Present detailed calculations with step-by-step explanations and references to relevant
    equations, theories, and design principles.


4.    CONCLUSION

•  Summarize the key findings, outcomes, and implications of the pile estimation.
•  Acknowledge any limitations or uncertainties associated with the estimation process.
   Emphasize the practical relevance and applicability of the developed pile design methodology
   to real-world engineering scenarios.


STAGE 2: PRESENTATION (SHORTLISTED TEAM ONLY)

A separate marking scheme will be applied for the presentation, as follows:
• Clarity and organisation of the presentation: The presentation slides should be well- structured
   and coherent, with clear transitions between ideas.
• Understanding of the methodology and assessment of the proposal.
• Communication skills: Deliver clear and concise answers that demonstrate knowledge and
   expertise on the topic.
• Time management: Additional points will be awarded for staying within the allocated time
   limit and effectively covering key points without rushing.
• Creativity and Innovation: Additional points will be awarded for originality, innovative ideas,
   and engaging presentation techniques.


REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION CRITERIA/ ELIGIBILITY

• All undergraduate Civil Engineering Students at Degree levels from Public and Private Institutions
  are eligible to participate in the competition.
• A team will comprise a maximum of four (4) members.
• Each team is required to be supervised by 1 lecturer (compulsory) & 1 Practicing Engineer
  (optional) as a mentor.
• Each university is allowed to send more than one (1) team with a maximum of three (3) teams.
• This competition is open for a maximum of 50 groups (On a first come first basis)


Kindly register HERE


Important Dates

Date Of Closing Registration            : 15th July 2024
Date Of Submission Report              : 30th September 2024
Date To Announce Shortlisted Team  : 21st October 2024
Date Of Presentation (Shortlisted)    : 23rd November 2024


Prizes

Gold    - RM 1,500.00
Silver   - RM 1,000.00
Bronze - RM   750.00


Contact Person:
Ms. Amira
Email: amira@iem.org.my
Contact: 03- 78900 134


Note:
- Complimentary Registration