
International Bridge Building Contest
Ages:High School
Types:Performance, Presentation
Categories:Architecture, Design, Engineering, STEM
Scope:International
Registration
Entry Fee: $
Contact
Carlo Segre
segre@iit.edu
The construction and testing of model bridges promotes the study and application of fundamental principles physics and also helps high school students develop "hands on" skills through bridge construction. By participating in the Bridge Building Competition students get a flavor of what it is to be an Engineer, designing structures to a set of specifications and then seeing them perform their function. They are also provided with an academically-oriented extracurricular activity which is recognized school-wide.
Students design scale model bridges and put them through an engineering stress test to see who has the strongest designs. Students must compete in an official Regional Contest in order to be invited to the International contest. Regional Contests are hosted for high school students around the world. You can find official locations on the contest website.
Website: http://bridgecontest.phys.iit.edu/
Managing Organization: Illinois Institute of Technology
Contact:
Carlo Segre
segre@iit.edu
Eligibility:
Students must register for Regional Competition in order to win a spot at the International Challenge. A winner of the International Contest is ineligible to participate in future International Contests as an official entrant. Past winners who are still in High School will be invited to participate as unofficial entrants.
Registration Opens: January 1, 1970
Registration Closes: January 1, 1970
Overview
The construction and testing of model bridges promotes the study and application of fundamental principles physics and also helps high school students develop "hands on" skills through bridge construction. By participating in the Bridge Building Competition students get a flavor of what it is to be an Engineer, designing structures to a set of specifications and then seeing them perform their function. They are also provided with an academically-oriented extracurricular activity which is recognized school-wide.
Process
Criteria
Awards
Participate
Website: http://bridgecontest.phys.iit.edu/
Managing Organization: Illinois Institute of Technology
Contact:
Carlo Segre
segre@iit.edu
Entry Fee:
Eligibility:
Students must register for Regional Competition in order to win a spot at the International Challenge. A winner of the International Contest is ineligible to participate in future International Contests as an official entrant. Past winners who are still in High School will be invited to participate as unofficial entrants.
Deadlines
Registration Opens: January 1, 1970
Registration Closes: January 1, 1970