The Department of Civil Engineering organized a two-day National Level Technical Symposium, FORCE 2025, on the 3rd and 4th of March 2025. The symposium featured four technical events and seven non-technical events, including Cad-A-Thon, Survey Sprint, Bridge-O-Mania, Equilibrium, Quiz, Snap Hunt, Roadies, Whistle Squid, E-Sports, Rapid Chess, and Tug of War. These events were designed exclusively around civil engineering knowledge and activities. Each year, FORCE aims to create awareness about social issues.
The theme of the event, "Inspired by Nature, Engineered for the Future," focused on promoting sustainable and innovative engineering practices in building and infrastructure construction. As urbanization increases, it is vital to understand the environmental and social importance of green structures and their role in shaping a sustainable future. By adopting eco-friendly designs and engineering solutions, we can help preserve our planet's resources and create structures that are both efficient and harmonious with nature.
The event provided participants with insights into various techniques and approaches used in green construction. These technologies and methods help minimize the environmental impact of buildings and infrastructure, ensuring they are both functional and eco-friendly.
The technical event began with an inauguration ceremony, where the Chief Guest, Er. Manoj Kumar Dhokchaule, Executive Engineer, Water Resource Department, Nashik, and the Guest of Honour, Er. Ketan Pawar, Deputy Engineer, Water Resource Department, Nashik, graced the occasion. They were accompanied by the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) K. N. Nandurkar, Head of the Department, Dr. Pradip D. Jadhao, and all the staff members of the department. The event was officially inaugurated by the Chief Guest.
The event received an overwhelming response, with over 300 students participating. The participants were enthusiastic about engaging in various competitions and workshops, which allowed them to demonstrate and enhance their technical skills and knowledge. The activities challenged the students' technical abilities, encouraging them to explore and learn more.
The technical event was a resounding success, with participants gaining valuable knowledge and experience and organizers receiving positive feedback. It provided a great platform for students to interact with industry professionals, learn new skills, and showcase their talents.
The details of various events organized under FORCE 2025 is as under
| Sr.No. |
Name of Event |
No of Participants |
Description of Event |
Judge of Event |
| 1 |
Bridge –O - Mania |
8 |
This event challenged participants to demonstrate their engineering and design skills by constructing bridge models. The objective was to create a structurally sound and efficient bridge using limited resources and materials. Participants had to apply their knowledge of civil engineering principles, including load distribution, stability, and material strength, to build bridges that could withstand maximum load capacity. |
Dr. P D Dhake & Prof Apurva Vaidya |
| 2 |
Cad- A- Thon |
17 |
The participant is provided drawing object, on the spot and they have to reproduce it using BricsCAD software in limited time. |
Dr. Sudarshan R. Vhatkar |
| 3 |
Survey Sprint |
12 |
The participant has to i) find the height of building using Tacheometry and ii) find elevation of points using Auto Level |
Mrunal Khule
Akanksha V. Pisolkar |
| 4 |
Equilibrium |
03 |
The participant has to bring a ship like model made of any material with previously specified dimensions, which was tested for its maximum load carrying capacity while floating on water. |
Anup V. Dudhekar
Nilesh A. Ahire |
| 5 |
Quiz Competition |
22 |
The participant’s General Knowledge is tested in various rounds of Quiz. |
Sunila S. Gadi,
Neha V. Sonawane |
| 6 |
Snap Hunt |
05 |
The participant has to take a video/Photographs in campus based on the decided theme |
Jagruti S. Nikam |
| 7 |
Rapid Chess |
19 |
The participants take part in Chess in which they have to finish the chess moves in limited time. |
Nitin R Gholap |
| 8 |
Free fire |
63 |
The Free Fire event was a competitive e-sports tournament where participants showcased their strategic thinking, teamwork, and gaming skills. |
Dr. Vishal Shinde & Prof Suhas Pandit |
| 9 |
Roadies |
28 |
The participants are tested in various activities of physical and mental strength |
Dr. Vishal Shinde & Prof Suhas Pandit |
| 10 |
BGMI |
17 |
The BGMI event was another thrilling e-sports competition that tested participants' tactical and gaming prowess. Players competed in a virtual battleground, strategizing and coordinating with teammates to outperform opponents. |
Dr. Vishal Shinde & Prof Suhas Pandit |
| 11 |
Pinata |
27 |
The participants are required to find the various hidden things in the form of treasure a |
Nilesh A .Ahire |
| 12 |
Tug of war |
20 |
The participants are required to pull the string to win the competition |
Dr. Vishal Shinde & Prof Suhas Pandit |
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Total |
241 |
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