Earthquake-resistant design

The earthquake-resistant models The British Council said that students and students are having the opportunity to participate in international competitions for all high school students, technical college students and students. graduated from university of the UK, APEC member countries and countries in the Asia Pacific region.

The contest is called " Earthquake-resistant design - IDEERS 2006 ". Introducing and demonstrating earthquake engineering research in schools from September 22-24, 2006 in Taipei. This is a contest organized by the British Council of Taiwan, Bristol University and the National Earthquake Research Center of Taiwan.

To participate in the contest, students need to set up a group of 4 members and can invite 1 instructor to accompany them. Candidates will have to design and build an earthquake-resistant home model on the condition of using the materials provided by the organizer. First prize: 30,000 NT $, second prize: 20,000 yuan, third prize: 10,000 yuan and many encouragement prizes . For foreign candidates, the British Council of Taiwan will cover all accommodation, travel and transportation costs for 5 days, but the participating teams must bear the cost of travel and return tickets. Contest information can be found at: http://w3.ncree.org/ideers/2006; www.britishcouncil.org/taiwan; www.ideers.bris.ac.uk.

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