About The Competition
CONNECT – State Bridge Design Competition is organized by the State Ministry of Rural Roads and other Infrastructure as a key milestone in the Rural Bridge Program which targets to develop 2000 rural bridges in 2021.
The State Ministry has identified following challenges in developing rural bridges of Sri Lanka.- Ever-increasing traffic and loads
- Mobilization of construction material and equipment
- The site and access constraints for construction
- Schedule
- Cost
- Durability/Service life/Sustainability
Innovative engineered solutions may serve the program in overcoming all the challenges.
Duration
From 12th of January to 26th of March of 2021
Competition Phases
Letter of interest
A single page letter with the name of the institute, member(s) of the group, contact person, contact information, and a brief description of the idea (with a couple of sketches).-
Phase One: Idea Submission
Idea submission happens in two parts. Each idea has to be initially submitted as a single page proposal when registering, and then as the full idea submission as the second part.
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Phase Two: Idea Presentation
Selected idea submissions will be called up for presenting in front of a panel of experts.
Competition Categories
CONNECT State Bridge Design Competition is conducted under two categories.
School Category
For students
Students can enter as teams or as individuals with the approval of the Principal of the school.
Minimum Requirement:A conceptual design of the bridge idea with a design brief highlighting the innovation.
University Category
For undergraduates
Undergraduates of any descipline can form teams with upto seven members and compete.
Minimum Requirement:Computer aided model and comprehensive report with technical details. Competitors are encouraged to include any further items and be innovative.
Open Category
For professionals
Any individual or any other entity/organization can compete with a team of upto seven members.
Minimum Requirement:Computer aided model and comprehensive report with technical details. Competitors are encouraged to include any further items and be innovative.
Competition Guidelines
Click the link below to download the official competition guidelines document.
Download (965KB)Awards
School Category
250,000 LKR
150,000 LKR
100,000 LKR
University Category
350,000 LKR
250,000 LKR
150,000 LKR
Open Category
350,000 LKR
250,000 LKR
150,000 LKR
Other than to the monetary prize, the exceptional ideas will be carried forward with the support of State Ministry in idealizing. Also, opportunities will be granted to exceptional idea holders to present at international research conferences and journals. All participants will receive participation certificates.
Competition Event Flow
Inspiration
Following the footsteps but seeking new ways
Notable bridge structures in Sri Lanka
Kinniya Bridge, Nine Arch Bridge, Sangili Palama, Stone Bridge in Anuradhapura, Ulapane Bridge, Bogoda Bridge
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