CISC and SSEF are proud sponsors of the ASCE/AISC National Student Steel Bridge Competition. The design of bridges is perhaps the most exciting challenge for a structural engineer. This competition fosters the challenge of designing and testing a bridge. Students are encouraged to apply their theoretical knowledge in a hands-on project that addresses the full breadth of steel design requirements, including: aesthetics, speed of erection, lightness, stiffness, economy and efficiency.
AISC and the competition cosponsors assist with travel funds for those teams invited to compete. The first top team from each region receives (US) $1000. The second top team from each region receives (US) $500. SSEF contributes $1250 to each Canadian team that qualifies for the National competition. SSEF also tries to match a team with a local CISC Steel Fabricator. CISC Regional Committees provide varying levels of financial support for Canadian teams attending regional competitions.
For further information please click here to go to the SSEF web site.
A bridge undergoes strength testing during the 2008 competition at the University of Florida, Gainesville.