青少年結構工程競賽2026-「起紙」咁簡單！雙臂高塔大作戰

Co-organized by

Structural Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Supported by

Education Bureau, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Department of Construction and Quality Management, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

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

Date:

13 April 2026 (Registration opens); 9:00 am
13 June 2026 (Registration deadline); 5:00 pm
20 June 2026 (Briefing); 9:30 am – 11:30 am
4 July 2026 (Competition); 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Venue:

Z207, Block Z, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Briefing & Competition)

Organizing Committee:

Ir Prof Ray SU Kai-leung

Ir Rayson WONG Wai-hung

Ir Kylie LAM Nga-yan

Ir Prof Ben YOUNG

Ir Prof LIU Siwei

Ir Prof Paul LAM Heung-fai

Ir Dr Simon WONG Ho-fai

Ir Jacky ZHONG Ying

Ir Jesse CHAN Hiu-tung

Target participants:

Secondary school Form 4 to Form 5 students (or equivalent levels 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 loads. Hopefully, this competition can provide students with valuable experience which can facilitate the career planning of students and enrich their knowledge of engineering industry or the career paths of engineers.

The model competition involves the design, fabrication and testing of a dual-arm tower. The model shall be assembled / fabricated with A4 paper and adhesive tape 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 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:

Schools are encouraged to nominate students to participate in the forementioned competition. Interested schools should complete the e-registration form no later than 5:00 pm on 13 June 2026 via https://forms.gle/V85UfutvZQGHUrwW7 .

Contact
For enquiries, please contact Ir Prof Siwei Liu of the Structural Division of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. (Email: si-wei.liu@polyu.edu.hk).