Design Competition

We are excited to announce the Design Competition, a unique opportunity to showcase your problem-solving and design skills! This competition focuses on a challenging design problem that participants must model and solve using FEAST software. The competition is designed to foster innovation, good practices in finite element analysis and technical expertise, providing participants with an opportunity to develop creative solutions and showcase their skills. It's an incredible chance to learn, compete, and gain recognition for your talents.

Guidelines , Participation and selection criteria

  • Each team can consist of up to 3 members
  • Team can be formed from different disciplines.
  • While multiple teams from the same college can compete, only one team per college will advance to the final round.
  • Any number of teams can participate from a college, but only one team will qualify from each college for the final round.
  • All submitted solutions will go through an online screening process.
  • 6 selected teams will be invited to IIT Hyderabad for a final presentation of their designs.
  • Participation in the competition is completely free.

FEAST Software

  • Participants are required to use Beta version of FEAST software, which is available for Download
  • The installation guidelines are available for Download
  • License file is required to access and use the Beta version of the software.
  • Tutorial problems for using the FEAST software are available for Download to aid in solving design problem.

Design Problem

  • Two design problems have been uploaded and are available for Download
  • Participants must select and solveone of these problems using the FEAST software.
  • Evaluation:The design problem will be evaluated based on results, adherence to best practices in FEM and effective use of FEAST software.

Submission

  • Teams must submit their design solutions through the provided link, following the specified format before 22nd January 2025.
  • Only submissions from registered teams will be considered for evaluation.
  • Late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Online screening for the competition will be on 22nd January 2025.


[Submission Guidelines]

Awards

  • Winners will be honoured for their innovative design solutions and rewarded during the event.
  • Guaranteed prizes for all finalists!

Important Notes

  • Food and accommodation will be provided to the top 6 teams at the venue.
  • Teams are required to arrive at IIT Hyderabad on 31st January 2025 at their own expense.
  • The decisions of the judges will be final
  • Explore FEAST and enhance your skills by downloading the trial version from www.feast.vssc.gov.in

We invite all enthusiastic participants to seize this exciting opportunity to showcase their design expertise and problem-solving skills. Get ready to take on the challenge!

Stay tuned for updates!