Structural Engineering Competition for the Youth

Paper Tower Crane Challenge

塔吊大作戰: 紙舞穹蒼

Co-organized by

Structural Division of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

Supported by

Business – School Partnership Programme, Education Bureau, Hong Kong

City University of Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Date:      25 June 2024 (Registration deadline)

                     5 July 2024 (Briefing); 10:00am -11:30am

                     19 July 2024 (Competition); 8:45 am – 5:00 pm

      Venue:   Briefing:

                     Lecture Theatre 5,

                     Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)

                     20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi

                     Competition:

                     The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing, University of Hong Kong

Organizing Committee

Ir Dr Ray Su

Ir Kevin Tang

Ir Dr Simon Wong

Ir Jesse Chan

Ir Dr Paul Lam

Ir Prof Ben Young

Ir Prof J G Dai

Target participants

Secondary school students (Form 4 to Form 5 students only). Each team consists of 4 students. Each secondary school can only form one team for the competition.

Description of the competition

The main purpose of this competition is to raise secondary school students’ understanding and interest in structural engineering through the design and build of a paper tower crane subjected to gravity load. Hopefully, this competition can provide students with valuable experience which can facilitate the career planning of students and enrich them the knowledge of engineering industry or the career paths of engineers.

The model competition involves design, fabrication and testing of a tower crane. The model shall be assembled / fabricated with A4 papers and adhesive tape as per provided by the organizer.

Important Dates:

Registration deadline:    25 June 2024 (Saturday)

Briefing:                         5 July 2024 (Friday)

Venue:          Lecture Theatre 5,

                     Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)

                     20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi

Competition:                  19 July 2024 (Friday)

Venue:          The Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing, HKU

Certificates

An attendance certificate will be issued for each participant.

Prizes

Prizes will be presented to the Champion ($3,000), First Runner-up ($2,000), Second Runner-up ($1,000)

Commendation on Lightest ($1,000)

Commendation on Aesthetic and Innovative ($1,000).

Competition Schedule:

Notes

1. The judging panel reserves the right to make the final decision and other interpretations.
2. For enquiry, please email to: ptcchkie@gmail.com