🧱 RIGID RETAINER

Event Description

Rigid Retainer is a structural challenge where participants apply engineering principles to design and construct a retaining wall model.

Teams must build a stable structure using the provided materials and demonstrate its ability to resist lateral pressure during testing.

Round Details

Phase 1 – Technical Quiz

All registered teams will participate in a technical quiz to test their fundamental engineering knowledge. Top-performing teams will qualify for the construction round.

Phase 2 – Retaining Wall Construction

Qualified teams must construct a retaining wall model using the provided materials within 45–60 minutes.

After construction, the wall will undergo a load and stability test where lateral pressure will be applied to evaluate performance.

Guidelines

• Team Size: 2–4 members
• Required materials such as bricks/blocks, base, and specified items will be provided.
• No external materials are allowed.
• The wall must be built within the allocated area or specified dimensions.
• External supports or fixing methods (unless provided) are not permitted.
• Teams may choose any suitable retaining wall design using the given materials.

⚠ Violation of rules or use of unauthorized materials will lead to disqualification.

Judges’ decision will be final and binding.

Evaluation Parameters

• Stability and strength of the wall
• Ability to retain against applied load
• Structural efficiency and neatness

The team whose wall withstands the maximum load or remains stable without failure will be declared the winner.