Sunday, January 25, 2009

I-Beamers Wins Bridge Building Competition Again

Making final adjustments to our bridge as other members of the team look on. (Photo by Mayo)

My team, the I-Beamers, won the 2009 Ryerson Popsicle Bridge Building Competition. Our bridge weighing just over 1 kg resisted a load of 805 kg and scored 97 points out of a possible 100 points.

Thanks to Mayo, Ryan and Mike for their hard work. Best of luck to all of us at the national competition in Montreal, March 6.




Competition scoring breakdown:

  • Judging of originality, workmanship and aesthetics = 25 points

  • Ultimate load = 40 points

  • Design efficiency = 35 points

Official scoresheet: