This event is a chance for students presently studying at the Medicine Hat College to get to know the professionals currently practicing in Medicine Hat and surrounding area. Come out for a night of fellowship and help to introduce the students to the exciting opportunities and possibilities that the profession of engineering has to offer.
New this year, we are challenging the first year university transfer engineering students, the 2nd year CADD students, and members of industry to a design-build-test competition for a bridge made from 100 plain Popsicle sticks and white glue.
We invite members of industry to design, build and test a bridge along with the students for bragging rights to the “Best Design Build Consultant 2009” award.
Come out and support the future members of our profession!
Please RSVP no later than Monday, November 16, 2009 by contacting the following:
Clayton Bos, P. Eng., 502-8479 or cbos@mhc.ab.ca
Please note: building a bridge is not a requirement for attendance at this event.
Bridge Details
SPECIFICATIONS
SCOPE: Design and build a through-truss bridge that is structurally efficient and aesthetically pleasing using Popsicle sticks and white glue.
PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS:
Contractors shall be individuals or groups of up to four (4) individuals who are enrolled in the UT Engineering program, CADD program or engineers and technologists from industry.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTORS:
1. Bridges shall be through-trusses with clear span, maximum height, width, maximum bearing length, loading platform details and minimum clearance for traffic as shown on the sheet titled "Dimensions - Sheet 1/1".
2. Construction materials shall be only Popsicle sticks and white glue, as provided by Clay Bos (L127 Office, 403-502-8479). Popsicle sticks shall not be cut or split. A maximum of 100 whole Popsicle sticks may be used.
TESTING:
1. Contractors shall arrive at the site before the testing time with completed bridges and a written statement indicating:
a) the names of all members of the design-build team;
b) number of sticks used; and
c) the predicted failure load of the bridge.
2. Test loads will be applied by a hydraulic air ram through a loading block (150mm x 80mm) placed in the centre at the top of the bridge.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
1. Points will be awarded as follows:
a) Design and artistic appearance: up to 10 points.
b) Highest load/weight ratio (strongest) bridge: 20 points. Second strongest bridge: 15 points. Third strongest: 10 points. Fourth strongest: 5 points. Fifth strongest: 3 points. Sixth strongest: 2 points.
c) A bonus of 10 points will be awarded if the bridge fails within 10% of the predicted failure load.
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