Purdue FW High School Contest
The 30th annual PFW High School Bridge Building Competition will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday February 19th, 2020.
Design the lightest possible bridge to span a gap with minimal deflection. The bridge will be loaded until failure. The bridge with the highest load-to-weight x deflection ratio will win the contest.
Event Details:
Where: Purdue FW Engineering, Technology and Computer Science Lobby
Date: February 22nd, 2020
Time: Check In: 9:00 AM, Testing: 9:30 AM
Ages: High School Students
Cost to Participate: Free, but registration required
Middle School Contest
The 21st annual Northeast Indiana DiscoverE Middle School Bridge Building Competition will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 12th, 2020
Design the lightest possible bridge to span a gap with minimal deflection. The bridge will be loaded until failure. The bridge with the highest load-to-weight x deflection ratio will win the contest.
Event Details:
Where: Concordia Lutheran High School
Date: February 15, 2020
Time: Check In: 9:00 AM, Testing: 9:30 AM
Ages: Grades 6 to 8
Cost to Participate: Free, but registration required