2010 East Tennessee Regional Bridge Building Contest
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To build a model bridge, according to prescribed size and weight specifications, that is capable of supporting the greatest load per unit of mass. |
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| Location: |
American Museum of Science & Energy |
300 South Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
AMSE Contact – Corwin Witt (865-576-3207) cwitt@pstcc.edu Fax (865) 576-6024 |
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| Eligibility: |
Students in grades 7-12 |
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| Schedule |
February 12, 2010
February 20, 2010
8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
March 6, 2010 |
Send pre-registration forms to AMSE
Contest Date
Registration
Aesthetics judging
Testing begins
Testing continues followed by award presentations
Snow Date |
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| Construction: |
In accordance with the Model Bridge Building Specifications (pdf)
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| Sponsors: |
American Museum of Science & Energy, American Society of Civil Engineers, Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
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| Prizes: |
Prizes will be awarded in each division for first, second, and third place for the bridges with the highest structural efficiency (E= maximum load/model mass) |
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Senior High Division (grades 9*-12)
1st place – Trophy & $150.00
2nd place – Trophy & $100.00
3rd place – Trophy & $50.00 |
Junior High Division (grades 7-9*)
1st Place – Trophy
2nd Place – Trophy
3rd Place – Trophy |
Most Aesthetic Bridge will receive a trophy**
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Bridge Contest Rules:
- The contest is open to high school and junior high school students grades 7-12.
- Bridges must meet all specifications of the Model Bridge Building Contest. Those bridges
not meeting specifications may be tested, but results will not count.
- **A bridge must also meet specifications to qualify for the Aesthetics award. Bridges in Aesthetic category should be registered before 10:00 a.m. competition day or submitted by 5:00 p.m. Friday evening (February 19, 2010) to the AMSE by mail to be pre-judged.
- Bridges may be entered in person on the day of the contest. All bridges must be entered between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
- Models will be tested in the museum auditorium on the contest day. Students and parents are encouraged to attend.
- Bridges not claimed in one week will become property of the museum and will be used for display.
- Judges will be provided by the contest sponsors. All decisions of the judges will be final.
- Please check with website periodically for any corrections to rules and regulations and frequently asked questions. www.amse.org
- *Ninth grade students may compete in either division; however, cash prizes are awarded only in the senior high division.