2009 ASCE/AISC National Student Steel Bridge Competition

Hosting, Judging, and Competing Information

PDF Version:  2009HostGuide.pdf

 

Introduction


Host & Judges Guide

General information

Eligibility Requirements

Site Layout

Display Judging

Equipment

2009 Rules

2009 Scoring Spreadsheet
v01: 8/29/08

ASCE Paper Comptetition Clarification

Judges Training Presentation
posted 2/12/07

Official Rules Clarifications

Historical & Other Information


Common Rule Violations:
9.2.3
9.2.10
9.2.5/6
9.2.11
9.2.12
9.4.1
10.2.4
10.2.7-9
11.2.5
11.2.3/13

11.2.17/21
11.4


 Commentary on the Rules

Steel Selection

Fabrication Guide

 

 

Rule 9.2.10:  No part of the bridge shall extend above the decking support surfaces at any transverse section along the length of the bridge.

Anticipated Error:  As this is a new rule this year, it is possible that it might be overlooked in some designs.  The rules in 2009 force ALL of the structure to be below the top of the decking support.  Compliance can be verified by running a long board laid transverse to the center line all the way down the bridge.