27/10/2014
RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR TRASHBARS,ABHIYANTRAN'14
The participants will be given specific inventories (junk scraps) out of which you have to build a working model (machine) which can perform the specified task. It's a test of your Dexterity and intuitive thought process. Limited sources, limited time and a problem to solve. That's what it is about. Let the battle of trash begin !
PROBLEM STATEMENT:-Every team has to conceptualize, design and build a machine in limited time to compete in a specified task given to them on the spot.
Preliminary Elimination Round : This will be a screening round. In this the participants will have to face a Science Quiz in a written format. In this a stipulated number of participants will be selected out of the whole lot participating in the competition. These selected participants will form a team of 3 among themselves and will move to the 1st round.
1st Round:- In this first round the participants are required to ensemble a machine using the junk. There will be a set of different tasks out of which the participants will be allotted one task based on lottery system. The participants are expected to complete this task in a time frame of 1 hour.
2nd Round/Final round:- The selected teams will be given 1 hour to work out their innovations ,utilizing their skills out and build a perfect solution to the given problem in the given time and resources. The problem statement will be mentioned on the spot.
EVENT STRUCTURE: - The event will consist of a preliminary elimination round followed by the main event.
> Rules>>
> Closing date of registration-29 Oct,2014 for internal students. For external participants on the spot registration will all be considered .
> Students from different institutes can form a team.
> A team may consists a max. of 3 members.
> To place a request for registration form, please contact the organizers.
> Every participant must get himself/herself registered and bring the valid participation ID before event begins.
> Marks of the preliminary round will not be carried to the main event.
> Time for the 1st and 2nd round will start soon after the task to be performed is declared.
> Each team must formulate their own ideas and designs. Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
> There will be no restriction on the type of mechanism used by the team to perform the task provided no other rule is violated.
> No extra time will be given to any team under any circumstances.
> Organisers are not responsible for any loss of property, injury and delays during the event.
> Judge's decision will be final and binding to all.
> The team must adhere to the team spirit & accomplish a healthy competition.
> Any negligence/fraud on the part of the participating team, once detected, will lead to immediate disqualification.
> Organisers reserve the right to change any number of rule and the team must abide to it.
> Participation certificates will be provided to all the participants.
> Participants are required to stay upto date with the website.
Judging Criteria:
The marking criteria will be as follows:
Idea and thought : 20 marks
Idea Application Approach : 20 marks
Task Completion : 20 marks
Cleanliness and Management : 20 marks
Miscellaneous : 20 marks
TOTAL : 100 marks
There will be a separate panel of judges who will be scrutinizing the accomplished work of the participants. The decision of judges in any situation will be final. Any request for revaluation of results won't be entertained.
