COMPETITION

INFORMATION BOOKLET 27

th. – 30

th. May 2012

Organised by:

Supported by:

Department of Civil Engineering

School of Engineering &Technology Infrastructure

Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College, Malaysia

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Foreword The Inter-University Invitational Civil Engineering Competition (IUICEC) was first being held in 2000 at Tsinghua University Beijing China. This biennial event was then held alternately amongst the members of IUICEC. KLIUC is being honoured to be chosen as the host of the 7th IUICEC in Kuala Lumpur which is will be held in 2012.

For this IUICEC7, there will be 16 universities well known for its Civil Engineering School participating inclusive 4 universities which are the special guest teams. They are:

Participant University

Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College, Malaysia

Hanyang University, Korea

National University of Singapore, Singapore

University of Hongkong, Hongkong, China

University of Macau, Macau, China

Tongji University, Shanghai, China

Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

Southeast University, Nanjin, China

Hohai University, Nanjin, China

Monash University Australia

Special Guest Teams

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia

This competition will act as a platform for civil engineering students to develop their creativity and skills through the innovation activities, and to establish international linkages with other fellow students in the same fields from other universities in Asia and Australia. Students from diverse background and cultures can exchange ideas among them and thus will stimulate global thinking in their field. The universities can also develop stronger cooperation and international contacts between each other.

So we would like to welcome the entire participant to Kuala Lumpur and wish you a good stay. Be innovative and creative throughout the competition.

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For more information, please contact:

Associate Prof. Khairul Salleh Baharudin Chairman of IUICEC7 Organizing Committee School of Engineering and Technology Information Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC) UniparkSuria, Jalan IKRAM-Uniten 43000 Kajang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Email: khairul@kliuc.edu.my Phone: +60133931344

Brief Introduction on Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC)

KLIUC was established in 1998 is the focus of Kumpulan Ikram’s tertiary education activities with the motto ‘For Knowledge, For Humanity”. It is aimed to produce graduates with outstanding technological, communication and managerial skills, as well as to be imbued with high moral values to meet the challenges of Vision 2020 and the K-economy. KLIUC is recognized for its quality management system and has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification.

The University community comprises of students and staff from various countries, KLIUC offers a wide range of engineering and technology programmes such as Engineering, Business, Communication, Language Studies, Architecture, Biotechnology, Geomatic Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Information Technology and many more.

Brief Introduction on School of Engineering and Technology Information (SETI)

School of Engineering and Technology Information (SETI) was among the first school that was established in Kula Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC) with three major departments, i.e. Civil Engineering Department, Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Department, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department. SETI offers postgraduates programmes in Civil and Electronics Engineering. As for the undergraduate level, it has Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons), Bachelor of Electronics Engineering (Hons), Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Construction Management, Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Water and Wastewater, and Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Applied Automotive. At diploma level, it has Diploma in Automotive Engineering, Diploma in Civil Engineering, Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and Diploma in Electronics and Communications Engineering.

About Civil Engineering Club (CIVEC)

CIVEC is the student body for all students registered under Civil Engineering Department. It was officially formed in 2007 in order to manage the activities held by the Civil Engineering students. Through the years, they have actively involved in activities related to Civil Engineering such as the Bridge Model Competition 2009 by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 5th IUICEC in Tongji University, China, in 2008, Frisbee Competition 2009 by Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), 6th IUICEC in National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2010, and Built and Break Competition 2009 and 2010 by The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten), Malaysia for ASEAN University. CIVEC also held other activities such as the ‘Car Wash’ for club funding, Civil Engineering Week and the 1st Engineering Dinner in 2009.

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Info about competition

1. Competition Outline The content of the IUICEC7 includes three parts, which are model design, model fabrication, and model tests. 1.1 Model Design Model design is evaluated based on the design report. Each team must submit a design report upon registration on Day 1 of the competition. The report should specify the structural design in detail for which the model can be fabricated on its basis. The jury will review and assess the report accordingly. 1.2 Model Fabrication Fabrication will start on Day 2 of the competition. Each team will be provided with materials and tools for model fabrication. Each team is required to complete the fabrication at the end of Day 3 by 10.00 pm. 1.3 Model Tests Structural assessment of the model will be held on Day 4. Each model will undergo four load tests, which are static bending load test, static vertical load test, static horizontal load test, and horizontal impact load test. Each team is required to set up the model on the testing bench and conduct the load tests in front of the jury. The score of model’s behavior will be automatically recorded and marked on site in time. 2. Material and Tools The organizers will provide the following materials and tools to fabricate the models. The use of any other materials or tools other the one provided are not allowed and will lead to disqualification. Balsa wood slat 100 mm x 100 mm x 1 mm (15 pieces for each team)

Density, = 500 kg/m3 Young’s modulus E = 4450 N/mm2

Adhesive – UHU Hart Balsa cement Nylon chord – is used only for tying the load hanger to the model Sand papers Cutter knives Ruler Triangle ruler Protractor Pencils Eraser 3. Structural Model The objective of the competition is to design and fabricate a scaled transmission tower as shown in Figure 3.1. The model must be the lightest possible structure which can sustain the four loading tests with acceptable deflection limits without collapse or local failure while maintaining its aesthetic appearance and is unique in creativity and innovation. The tower has a square base of 260 mm x 260 mm and the cross-sectional shape reduce to 80 mm x 80 mm after the height of 400 mm. This square shape maintains its size for another 300 mm height

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until at the top of the tower. The total height of the tower is 700 mm. A triangular shape for the tower’s cantilever arm must be constructed on both sides at the top of the tower. Both cantilever arms must maintain the same weight, cross-sectional dimension and stiffness. A 20 mm extension bar must be provided at the end of cantilever arm for the purpose of tying the nylon rope to place the load hanger. The bracing of the cantilever arm is allowed at any point but should not exceed more than 150 mm from the top of the tower. All structural components of the tower must be made of Balsa wood. No cable is allowed as part of the structural member for the tower. A clearance of 100 mm x 100 mm at the base (on all four sides of the tower) must be provided to ensure easy access for tightening the clamp base from the inside of the tower. The base clamp (Figure 3.2) is designed to be flexible to cater for any deviation of dimensions at the based of the tower. The position of the clamp is adjustable in both x and y directions on plan and can be inclined to the vertical member. The tower is considered having a fixed based on all four sides. At the end of the fabrication, it is mandatory that the model maintain the size and shape according to the dimensions provided in the figure. Any deviation (due to construction inaccuracy) of the final size and shape of the model must not exceed more than 10 mm of the overall dimension. Else the model will be deemed disqualified.

4. Testing Procedures A series of four load tests will be conducted on all models. The four tests and their sequences are static bending load test, static vertical load test, static horizontal load test, and horizontal impact load test. Each team is required to conduct the load tests accordingly and will be assisted and guided by the organizing committee. Each team is responsible to take care of the model during the loading setup so as not to damage the model prior to actual testing. Only those models that pass the first three static load tests without collapse or local failure will be allowed to continue with the horizontal impact load test. The tests loading point, and loading direction are shown in Figure 3.1. 4.1 Static Bending Load Test This is the first sequence of the load test procedure. In this test (Figure 4.1), the model will be loaded horizontally at the center of the front face of the tower top. Two plates will be placed at the front and back of the tower face. The plates are screwed together on all four sides to clamp the tower. The plates will cover approximately 80mm by 80mm square area of the front and back face of the tower top. The load location will be approximately 40 mm from the top of the tower (Point A of Figure 3.1). The horizontal load will be applied in three stages by 10N weight each time, thus the total load in this direction is 30N plus the weight of the load hanger. The final horizontal displacement of the loading point in this test should not exceed 10 mm or the score will be reduced correspondingly.

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Figure 3.1: Tower Shape and Dimensions

Figure 3.2: Based Clamp Setup

Dimension in mm

FRONT SIDE

Static Vertical

Load Test

B

A

Static Horizontal &

Impact Load Test

Static Bending

Load Test

A

B

Cantilever arm

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Figure 4.1: Static Bending Load Test Setup 4.2 Static Vertical Load Test This is the second sequence of the load test procedure. In this test (Figure 4.2), the model will be loaded downwards at the tip of the tower’s cantilever arm. Each team is required to prepare the nylon tying knots at point B (Figure 3.1) of the loading location for the purpose of placing the load hanger. Guidance on how to tie the knots will be provided by the organizer.The vertical load will be applied in three steps by 10N weight each time, thus the total load in vertical direction is 30N plus the weight of the load hanger. The final vertical displacement of the loading point (Point B) in this test should not exceed 6mm or the score will be reduced correspondingly.

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Figure 4.2: Static Vertical Load Test Setup 4.3 Static Horizontal Load Test This is the third sequence of the load test procedure. In this test (Figure 4.3), the model will be loaded horizontally at the tip of the tower’s cantilever arm. Only one cantilever arm will be tested for the static horizontal load test and the dynamic horizontal impact load test. Each participating team has to decide which of the cantilever arm is to be tested. The horizontal load will be applied in three stages by 10N weight each time, thus the total load in this direction is 30N plus the weight of the load hanger. The final horizontal displacement of the loading point in this part should not exceed 12mm or the score will be reduced correspondingly. 4.4 Dynamic Horizontal Impact Load Test This is the fourth sequence of the load test procedure. The setup is similar to the static horizontal load test (Figure 4.4). At the end of the static horizontal load test, the first weight of 10N load from the top of the load hanger will be lifted up 100mm above (measured from the remaining 20N load). The 10N weight is then release from rest to impose a sudden impact load on the load hanger. No displacement will be recorded during the impact load test. The model that does not collapse and still standing after 10 seconds after the impact will be given the final score.

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Figure 4.4: Static Horizontal Load & Impact Test Setup

Figure 4.5: Load Test Setup

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5. Assessment 5.1 Composition of total score A maximum total score of 100 marks will be awarded. This composed of 15 marks for design report, 15 marks for multimedia presentation and 70 marks for structural behaviour. Only those models, which comply with the design report and meet all requirements specified in the previous sections (e.g. materials, dimensions, clearance, bases, and loading points) will be assessed, tested, and marked. All models that pass the preliminary check will be numbered, and their weight will be recorded. 5.1 Design Report (15%) The design report makes up to 15% of the total score. The report should cover project brief, structural concepts, creativity & build ability, lightness & strength, and stability & sustainability. Also included are detailed drawings, analysis of structure with regards to load and displacements at loading points, member capacity, quantities, and project management. The report should be bind and with cover page and table of content. The reports will be reviewed thoroughly and marked by the jury. The assessment scale is 0 to 15 marks. 5.2 Multimedia Presentation (15 %) The multimedia presentation makes up to 15% of the total score. Each team is required to give a 10 minutes multimedia presentation in Day 4 of the competition followed by Q&A from one of the jury. The assessment of the multimedia presentation is focused on model appearance, design idea, innovation, proportion and elegance, realistic layout, and technical elaboration of the construction. The assessment scale is 0 to 15 marks. 5.3 Structural Behaviour (70 %) The structural behavior makes up to 70% of the total score. The lightest model which passes all loading tests without exceeding the specified displacement limits will be given 70 marks for this category. The score for the structural performance of Model i, is calculated as

Where

= the score marks for model i

= the weight of the lightest model which passes all loading tests

= the weight of the tested model i

= reduction factor for any model exceeding the displacement limit specified in the three loading tests, which is calculated as

Where dB = displacement recorded in static bending load test dV = displacement recorded in static vertical load test dH = displacement recorded in static horizontal load test

If the displacement is below the specified limit in one of the test, the ratio of limit deflection to the actual deflection for the particular test is equal to 1 (i.e. no reduction factor imposed). Thus, equation is further modified accordingly.

Likewise, if all tests fulfill the deflection limits, the final is equal to 1.

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Notes: 1. The model will receive zero score mark under this category if it does not survive any one of the

static load tests (due to local failure) or the dynamic impact load test (due to collapses or structural failure during 10 seconds after the impact)

2. However, if none of the model passes the dynamic impact load test, then this test will be discarded from the assessment. Thus, the score marks will be calculated accordingly using the given formula above.

6. Prizes and Certificates

The prizes and certificates for the competition are as follows:-

• One 1st Prize award + certificates of participation [1st place]

• Two 2nd Prize awards + certificate of participation [2nd & 3rd place]

• Three 3rd Prize awards + certificate of participation [4th to 6th place]

• Five Merit awards + certificate of participation [7th to 11th place]

• Best Multimedia Presentation + certificate of participation

• Certificate of participation for the remaining teams [12th to 16th place]

7. Schedule of Events

Sunday (27/5/2012) Day 1 Schedule

08:00- 20:00 Registration and submission of project report

Monday (28/5/2012) Day 2 Schedule

09:00-10:00 Opening ceremony

10:30-11:00 Group photograph

12:00-22:00 Model fabrication

Tuesday (29/5/2012) Day 3 Schedule

08:00-22:00 Model fabrication

14:00-16:00 Brain twister

Wednesday (30/5/2012) Day 4 Schedule

08:00-12:00 Multimedia Presentation & Testing

14:00-17:00 Results preparation

20:00-22:00 Closing ceremony

Thursday (31/5/2012) Day 5 Schedule

08:00-17:00 Tour to Putrajaya & Kuala Lumpur City Centre

The 7th IUICEC Organizing Committee Department of Civil Engineering School of Engineering & Technology Infrastructure Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College

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Helpful hints Address of KLIUC

UniparkSuria,

JalanIkram-Uniten,

43000 Kajang,

Selangor DarulEhsan, Malaysia

How to get here

KLIUC's lush 100-acre (0.40 km2) campus is nestled in the vicinity of Kajang town, which is located

conveniently between Kuala Lumpur, the commercial capital of Malaysia, and Putrajaya, the

administrative capital. The campus is easily accessible via the North-South Highway (or Seremban

Highway) and is only a 35-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur city centre. Students can also make their

way to KLIUC via KTM Komuter service to Serdang Station and then get on to IKRAM/KLIUC feeder

bus service.

About Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population.The city proper, making up an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi), has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010.Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million.It is the fastest growing metropolitan region in the country, in terms of population and economy.

Kuala Lumpur is the seat of the Parliament of Malaysia. The city was once home to the executive and judicial branches of the federal government, but they have since moved to Putrajaya starting in 1999.Some sections of the judiciary remain in the capital. The official residence of the Malaysian King, the Istana Negara, is also situated in Kuala Lumpur. Rated as an alpha world city, Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia due to its position as the capital as well as being a primate city.

Kuala Lumpur is defined within the borders of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and is one of three Malaysian Federal Territories. It is an enclave within the state of Selangor, on the central west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.Residents of the city are colloquially known as KLites.

Climate in Kuala Lumpur

Protected by the Titiwangsa Mountains in the east and Indonesia's Sumatra Island in the west, Kuala Lumpur has a tropical rainforest climate which is warm and sunny, along with abundant rainfall, especially during the northeast monsoon season from October to March. Temperatures tend to remain constant. Maximums hover between 31 and 33 °C (88 and 91 °F) and have never exceeded 37.2 °C (99.0 °F), while minimums hover between 22 and 23.5 °C (72 and 74 °F) and have never fallen below 17.7 °C (63.9 °F).Kuala Lumpur typically receives minimum 2,600 mm (100 in) of rain annually; June and July are relatively dry, but even then rainfall typically exceeds 133 millimetres (5.2 in) per month.

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Travel in Kuala Lumpur

Here are some suggestions on how to start your tour in Kuala Lumpur:

Petaling Street is a Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur. The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkienmee, ikanbakar (barbecued fish), asamlaksa and currynoodles. Traders here are mainly Chinese but there are also Indian, Malay, and Bangladeshi traders.

Accessibility:

Petaling Street is accessible through PasarSeni

LRT station of the Kelana Jaya Line and the

Maharajalela Monorail station. Nearby is Jamek

Mosque, an old mosque of Moorish architecture

while a tourist spot known as Central Market is

within walking distance.

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The Istana Melawati and Istana DarulEhsan, the official residences of the Paramount Ruler of

Malaysia and the Sultan of Selangor respectively are also situated here. In addition, the Perdana

Leadership Foundation, holding the offices of previous Prime Ministers and currently occupied by

TunDr Mahathir Mohamad is open to public.

The Kuala Lumpur Tower is a tall tower located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As the city's first sky high landmark, the Kuala Lumpur Tower does not get as much attention as its world class cousin, the Petronas Twin Towers. Built as a communications tower, the tower offers easier access and better panoramic views of the city and mountain range below. Circle the observation deck to get a glimpse of Kuala Lumpur in all directions, dine at the revolving restaurant or head off to the jungle trail next door at Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve.

Accessibility:

For easy access to Bukik Nanas Forest

Reserve, alight at either Dang Wangi Station

(Putra LRT) or Bukit Nanas Station (KL

Monorail). Then walk past the Hard Rock

Cafe up Jalan Sultan Ismail and turn right on

Jalan P. Ramlee. Continue up this road and

turn right at JalanPunchak. Its a bit of an

uphill climb to the top, so take a taxi if

needed.

Putrajaya's main sights are the colossal

showcase buildings put up in this future capital.

Perdana Putra, Presint 1, the gargantuan

complex of the Prime Minister's Office is located

there. Next is Seri Perdana, Presint 1, the Prime

Minister's official residence. The Putra Mosque

(Masjid Putra), Presint 1 is another spectacular

sight. This mosque has a capacity of 15,000

worshippers and its 116-meter minaret is the

tallest in Southeast Asia.

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Accessibility:

By Bus: Sum Omnibus (No. 186)

Route: Kajang Terminal Bus-UNITEN-Putrajaya-Cyberjaya

Frequency: Every 1-2 hours

Bukit Bintang (stylized as Bintang Walk or Starhill) is the name of the shopping and entertainment

district of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It encompasses Jalan Bukit Bintang and its immediate

surrounding areas. The area has long been Kuala Lumpur's most prominent retail belt that is home

to many landmark shopping centres, al-fresco cafés, swanky bars, night markets, as well as hawker-

type eateries. This area is popular among tourists and locals, especially among the youths. A part of

Bintang Walk is designated as an "Arab Street".

Unofficially, the Petronas Twin Towers have become the

symbol of Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia's pride and joy, the

towers - famously known as KLCC among the locals - are

located right smack in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and

houses a multitude of interesting places such as the Suria

KLCC - a shopping haven, GaleriPetronas - an international

class art gallery, DewanFilharmonikPetronas - a world-class

concert hall, the Aquaria - an highly interactive world class

aquatic exhibition, showcasing a 60,000 square feet

aquarium and much more!

Accessibility: You can hop on the Express Rail Link to KL Sentral, and take the PUTRA Light Rail Transit (LRT) to the KLCC LRT station.If you take the KTM Komuter, get down at KL Sentral and take an LRT to the KLCC LRT station. The KL Monorail is another option. The nearest Monorail station is at the Concorde Hotel on Jalan Sultan Ismail, which is about a 10-minute walk from KLCC.

Accessibility:

Bintang Walk is accessible via Bukit Bintang

Monorail station, which is located at the

intersection of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan

Bukit Bintang

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Special phone numbers:

- Police & Ambulance: 999

- Fire Brigade: 999

- Nearest hospital: (Serdang Hospital) 03-8947 5555

- Malaysia Tourist Centre: (Infoline) 1 300 88 5050

- Airline information:

MAS: 1 300 88 3000

Air Asia: 03-2171 9222

- Railway information:

KLIA Express: 03-2267 8088

KTM (KL): 03-2267 1200

Central Market is a one stop shopping centre for Malaysian products such as handicrafts, art, kebaya, songket, batik and the wide variety of Malaysian cuisine. The colourful Malaysian Traditional Cultural and Arts events are presented at the Central Market Outdoor Stage. Central Market celebrates all the Traditional Festivals of each race in Malaysia. Moreover, Central Market supports the local contemporary arts in The Annexe Gallery.

Accesibility:

Central Market is accessible through Pasar Seni LRT

Station on the Kelana Jaya Line.