Toothpick Bridge Competition

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 08:30 AM

24th  Annual Toothpick Bridge Competition.

High School students are invited to design and build a bridge out of toothpicks and bring it to the contest to load until failure.

Important Times

Competition Times:
8:45   -   9:45      Registration of Schools and Contestants
9:50   - 10:10      Judging of Most Aesthetically Pleasing Bridge
10:10 - 10:30      Welcome from ASCE and UMD Engineering Dept.
                           Awarding of Most Aesthetically Pleasing Bridge
                           Brief Contest Instructions
10:30 – 12:30     Load Competition
12:30 – 12:50     Awarding of Strongest Bridge and Most Economical Design

Volunteer Times:
8:30 am to 1:00 pm and lunch afterwards

Location

UMD - Civil Engineering Laboratory

Registration

If you would like to register your school or volunteer for this event, please contact Chris Morris (218)725-2813 or [email protected]