折紙擎天：極限高塔大作戰

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
City University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Date:   13 June 2025 (Registration deadline)
20 June 2025 (Briefing); 10:00am -11:30am
4 July 2025 (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 SP Chin
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 four students. Each secondary school may form only 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 construction of a paper tower subjected to
gravity and wind loads. 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 the design, fabrication and testing of a tower. The model shall be assembled / fabricated with A4 paper and adhesive tape as per provided by the organizer.

Details of the competition

Details of the competition, including rules, requirements, judging criteria & schedule etc, can be downloaded HERE.

Invitation letter and registration form can be downloaded HERE.

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)

Registration

A completed registration form and a name list of four members in the team should be sent to Ir Dr Wong Ho Fai, Simon via email (ptcchkie@gmail.com) by 13 June, 2025, 5:00 pm.
Enquiries about the registration should be made to Miss Lizzy Ma (Tel: 2173-1907), Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, THEi.