Deadline for abstract submission extended till 20th Jan, 2010 Total prizes worth INR 1,00,000.

FAQ

1) What do we have to do in this challenge?

a) You are required to design an innovative product or find an interesting application using white cement as the major component.

b) You may also think of using white cement as a green building product.

2) Could you give us an example of such a use so that it may provide us a radius of thought?

One way of using white using is to mix it with paper pulp and make paper bricks which is lighter and proved to be of higher strength than conventional bricks. Also, since it has voids it is ductile and hence may prevent sudden collapse of structures thus reducing casualties drastically.

3) What if our idea leads to a deterioration of the innate qualities of white cement?

Deterioration of qualities of white cement like its aesthetic values which may occur due to mixing of gray cement or fly ash are strongly discouraged as the basic purpose of white cement is lost.

4) How do we participate in this Challenge?

First you have to register for Techkriti then you should register for JK White Design Challenge. Registration is free. After this you should submit an abstract in the prescribed format. Teams will be shortlisted on the basis of their abstracts for IITK round. Here you will be judged on the basis of implementation of your idea.

5) How many members can be there in a single team?

There can be at the most four members in a team.

6) What previous knowledge do we need to have?

Not much. You should be aware of the traditional uses of white cement and be innovative enough to find new uses of it.

7) Do we need to be from a specific department to participate?

No, there is no such constraint. As long as you want to innovate, you are welcome to do so.

8) Will we be provided accommodation once we get shortlisted?

Of course, you & your team will be accommodated by Hospitality team, Techkriti ’10, IIT Kanpur.

9) Do we have to give a working demonstration of our idea?

Yes, if shortlisted you will have to give a working demonstration during Techkriti. You will be judged on the implementation of your idea as stated in the abstract.

10) Do we have to bring our own materials for making the model?

No, all the materials would be provided here. Although if you feel that something of your requirement would be hard to get, you can bring that along with you.

11) Do we have to bring instruments for demonstration or testing?

No, the instruments will be provided to you. You will be asked to send us the instruments required by you after your abstract is shortlisted for IITK round.

12)May we get a sample abstract for a better understanding?

Sample abstract can be downloaded here.

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For any queries contact us at jkwhite@techkriti.org or any of the co-ordinators -

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