Steel Bridge Competition

The Steel Bridge Competition is sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction. Students design, fabricate and construct a 1:10 scale model steel bridge. The bridge is built during the competition, then is load tested with 2,500 pounds and its deflection is measured. The winning bridge is based on its design, construction time, weight, deflection and economic practicality.

Competition History

2006 Regional in Kingsville

First Place Aesthetics

Second Place Construction Economy

Fourth Place Construction Speed

2005 Regional in Austin

Fourth Place Overall

Third Place Construction Speed

Fourth Place Lightness

Second Place Aesthetics

Fourth Place Stiffness

Fourth Place Economy

Fourth Place Efficiency

2004 Regional Hosted by Lamar

2002 Regional in San Antonio

Second Place Overall (1st Bridge Entry)

Third Place Overall (2nd Bridge Entry)

First Place Construction Speed

First Place Structural Stiffness

First Place Construction Economy

2001 Regional in Houston

2000 Regional in Austin

First Place Overall

First Place Efficiency

First Place Stiffness

1992 Regional

Third Place Overall

First Place Stiffness