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Bridge Making Contest

The Bridge-Making Contest challenges teams of up to 5 members to design and construct a bridge using popsicle sticks and adhesives, focusing on structural integrity and aesthetics. Bridges will be judged on strength, design, adherence to rules, and efficiency, with awards for the strongest, best design, and most efficient bridges. Safety measures are in place, and teams may be disqualified for rule violations or misconduct.

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Bridge Making Contest

The Bridge-Making Contest challenges teams of up to 5 members to design and construct a bridge using popsicle sticks and adhesives, focusing on structural integrity and aesthetics. Bridges will be judged on strength, design, adherence to rules, and efficiency, with awards for the strongest, best design, and most efficient bridges. Safety measures are in place, and teams may be disqualified for rule violations or misconduct.

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Bridge-Making Contest

Objective:

 Participants will design and construct a bridge using popsicle sticks and adhesive materials. The goal is
to create a bridge that is structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing, and capable of withstanding weight
tests.

Team Composition:

 Each team may consist of 5 members.


 Collaboration and teamwork are encouraged.

Materials:

 Popsicle Sticks
 Wood Glue, White Glue, Glue Gun, Glue Sticks
 No additional materials (e.g., tape, metal, string, etc.) are permitted unless specified.

Bridge Specifications:

 Maximum length:
 Minimum width:
 Maximum height:
 The bridge must be a free-standing structure and cannot be attached to the testing surface.

Construction Rules:

 The bridge must be built within the allotted time (e.g., _ hours).
 Pre-cutting or pre-assembling popsicle sticks before the contest is not allowed.
 Each bridge must have a designated roadway for weight placement.

Judging Criteria: Bridges will be evaluated based on the following:

 Strength & Load Capacity (40%) – The maximum weight the bridge can hold before breaking.
 Design & Aesthetics (30%) – Creativity, originality, and neatness of construction.
 Adherence to Rules (20%) – Compliance with size and material limitations.
 Efficiency (10%) – Strength-to-weight ratio of the bridge.

Testing Procedure:

 Bridges will be placed on two supports with a set gap (e.g., 30 cm apart).
 Weights will be gradually added to the bridge until failure.
 The bridge that holds the most weight without breaking wins the strength category.
Awards & Recognition: Prizes may be awarded for the following categories:

 Strongest Bridge (highest weight capacity)


 Best Design (most creative and visually appealing)
 Most Efficient Bridge (best strength-to-weight ratio)

Safety Measures:

 Teams must use caution when handling adhesives.


 No forceful handling or intentional breaking of other teams' bridges.
 Judges' decisions are final and must be respected.

Disqualification: Teams may be disqualified if they:

 Use unauthorized materials.


 Fail to adhere to bridge specifications.
 Engage in misconduct or disruptive behavior.

Additional Notes:

 Participants are encouraged to research bridge designs beforehand.


 Judges may inspect bridges before testing to ensure rule compliance.
 Have fun and enjoy the challenge of engineering and creativity!

Prepared by:

Ms. Corazon T. Dungao


Ms. Yjasmin San Esteban
Ms. Jhonelle Cerbito
Mr. Jeffrey De Belen

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