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 9.2.3:  Parts of the bridge (including fasteners and parts that bear on the ground) must not extend beyond the vertical plane defined by the ends of the decking support surfaces at each end of the bridge.

Common Error:  Most of the violations have to do with fasteners or cross pieces extending beyond the plane defined in the rules. 

A level or a plumb bob can be used to verify that a part of the bridge extends beyond the decking support.