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Is there any maximum number of
participants from each institution? What is the maximum number of
participants in each group?
We do not limit the number of participants per team, nor do we restrict
any number of teams sent by an institution. Our basic objective is to
encourage participation of young undergraduates in this competition.
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Besides the scale models, what
would be useful to help win the competition?
You can prepare a multimedia/powerpoint presentation. However, you will need to
bring your own laptop or projector. You are encouraged to do anything
else apart from the scale model which you think will help you win the
prize.
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Besides the first three prizes,
what will each participant get?
Each participant will be given a Certificate of Participation. In
addition, the champion will receive a trophy which will be displayed at
their institution of higher learning.
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How can we find out the latest
information about this competition? Is it important for us to know any
latest rules or regulations that will be set?
You should visit our website from time to time to check out the latest
update on our rules and regulations. From time to time, we will post
our annoucements on this site. Yes, it is important for you to check
the updates in order to comply with any additional rules that we set
for the competition. We advise you to frequently check the updates.
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Are we expected to pay a
participating fee?
No, we believe that as young and growing up adults, you will show a
high degree of commitment to this competition once you submit your
registration. Besides, your institution would be serious about its own
reputation. This competition is not a profit making exercise but an
expression of our commitment towards the development of design and
innovative capability of our undergraduates.
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Are we required to use Nehemiah
Wall in all our constructions?
While we encourage the participants to think of Nehemiah Wall as the
solution, we do allow some degree of flexibility for students to come
up with their own solutions. However, as this competition is
based on a real situation where Nehemiah Wall is being
used, participating teams should therefore take this
opportunity to learn more about the solution. They can however look at
ways to use the Nehemiah Wall system in a creative way to either
enhance its structural integrity or improve the aesthetics of the wall.
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How much time do we have to set
up the scale model on the day of the event?
We suggest that you build your scale model in your own university's
workshop before bringing it on the day of the competition. You will
have time in the first part of the morning to reconstruct your models.
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Is our institution allowed to
publicize the event?
Yes, of course. We welcome publicity of any form to make this event a
success. The organizers will decide whether it will be an event worth
undertaking annually. It will depend on the enthusiasm that we see in
the participating teams and institutions.
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Why is UTAR the official venue
sponsor? Does the venue sponsor have an added advantage?
It is our intention to look for a neutral place to organze the event.
However, if we cannot find one and if we decide to organize the next
competition, we would be more than happy to accept any invitations.
Please write officially to Design
Competition Coordination, Nehemiah Reinforced Soil Sdn Bhd.
No, there is no added advantage being a venue sponsor.
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What is a technical poster? Why
the need to submit a technical poster?
The technical poster should not be larger than two A1 sized paper. The
technical poster should depict hand drawn colored sketches of your
solution presenting 2 views; namely the front elevation view and a
typical cross section. The technical poster should have a brief
description explaining the technical specifications: type of building
materials used – concrete, steel, timber etc; the size of the structure
and construction methodology.
The submission of the technical poster is essential as it is part of
the prequalification process. Technical posters shall be evaluated for
its originality, creativity, innovation, practicality, etc and only
outstanding submissions shall be selected and notified for
qualification
in the finals of the competition.Participants who have not qualified
for the finals will not be notified and they need not build the scale
models.
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How do I build the scale models?
Only participants notified for qualification into the finals of the
competition need to build the scale models. You may build the scale
models using any raw materials such as styrofoam, recycled materials,
cement, paper, cardboard, metal, wood, glue, nails, wire etc. However,
the building cost should not exceed RM 200.00. The size of the scale
model should not exceed 1.0m length x 0.5m width x 0.5m height
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Will the scale models be subject
to any form of loading test?
No. The scale models are purely for display purposes only.
