Event Overview

CONFLOAT-3.0 is a departmental core technical competition organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, under the banner of the ASCE Student Chapter, Chandigarh University, as part of Innovfest-2026. The competition focuses on the design and development of floating concrete models using lightweight and innovative materials.

By applying the principles of concrete technology, buoyancy, material optimisation, and sustainable construction, the event offers hands-on experiential learning while promoting teamwork, problem-solving, and industry-oriented practical skills.

Objectives

• Innovation in concrete materials and lightweight construction techniques, building the next-generation design and construction practices.

• Hands-on opportunities to witness the amalgamation of design and buoyancy principles, strengthening the practical understanding of the structure's overall performance and stability.

• Development of teamwork, time management, and experimental skills for real-world engineering challenges.

• Sustainable and industry-relevant engineering solutions to address tomorrow's engineering and structural challenges.

• Practical learning in structural design, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
  Prizes

  First Prize: 25,000

  Second Prize: 73,500

  Third Prize: 71,500

  All participants will receive certificates of participation

  Who can Participate?

  • Undergraduate, Diploma, and Postgraduate students of Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, and other Engineering disciplines with an interest in materials, structures, and sustainable construction are eligible to participate.

  • Team Size: Minimum two members and maximum three members

  Mode of Event

  Offline (On-Campus)

  Schedule & Timeline

  Date: 20th & 21st February 2026

  Day 1:

  • Casting of floating concrete specimens (90 minutes per team)

  Day 2:

  • Demoulding and performance testing

  • Demoulding Deadline: 10:00 AM

  • Venue: Workshop-106, Concrete Laboratory, Chandigarh University

  Key Benefits & Opportunities

  Participant Benefits:

  • Hands-on exposure to innovative concrete technologies and construction practices.

  • Practical application of classroom knowledge to real-world engineering scenarios.

  • Experience in experimental planning, testing, and execution.

  • Meaningful interaction with faculty, student bodies, and industry sponsors.

  • Development of technical, analytical, and collaborative teamwork skills.

  • Networking with industry experts and build meaningful professional connections.

  • Industry-oriented skill development aligned with real-world structural and construction challenges.
    Qualifying Rounds & Selection

    The competition will be conducted in two rounds:

    Round 1:

    • Verification of dimensions and basic creative structure.

    • Teams must bring their own moulds: Rectangular- Max 45 cm x 30 cm × 30 cm and Circular- Max diameter 30 cm × height 30 cm

    • The university will provide cement, fine aggregates, and Thermocol sheets.

    • No extra or unauthorized materials are allowed before casting.

    • Only teams following all rules will qualify for casting.

    Round 2:

    • Casting and testing of the floating concrete model.

    • Only approved materials are allowed during casting.

    • Evaluation Criteria: Weight-to-buoyancy performance of the model

    • Finishing quality will be considered in case of a tie

    Judging Criteria:

    • Final results will be declared based on the judges' evaluation.

    Coordinator / Point of Contact

    Faculty Coordinators:

    Er. Prince Sharma

    • Contact: +91 75084-04608

    • Email: prince.e2573@cumail.in

    Student Coordinators

    Er. Prince Sharma

    • Anmol Kumar - +91 84930-89773

    • Utkarsh - +91 9153-646651

    • Email: cu.asce2023@gmail.com

    Dr. Arundhati

    • Contact: +91 81467-36124

    • Email: arundhati.e5683@cumail.in

    Confloat competition (Innovfest)