Who are we?

The Steel Bridge Team of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is an organization comprised of students that are devoted to learning and applying technical knowledge through a one-year engineering project. 

What do we do?

Design, fabricate, and assemble a 1:10 scale bridge that satisfies six competition criteria: weight, stiffness, structural efficiency, construction speed, economy and aesthetics.

About the competition
The mission of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Student Steel Bridge Competition (SSBC) is to supplement the education of civil engineering students with a comprehensive, student-driven project experience from conception and design through manufacturing, construction, and testing, culminating in a steel structure that meets client specifications and optimizes performance and economy. The SSBC increases awareness of real-world engineering issues such as spatial constraints, material properties, strength, serviceability, fabrication, erection processes, safety, aesthetics, and cost. Success in intercollegiate competition requires effective teamwork and project management. Future engineers are stimulated to innovate, practice professionalism, and use structural steel efficiently.
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In the event, the bridge is evaluated on 6 categories: weight, stiffness, structural efficiency, construction speed, economy and aesthetics. In other words, the structure must be as light as possible and be assembled as fast as possible while still being able to support 2,600 pounds. These categories are translated as a cost by the use of formulas provided in the competition rules. As in a real-life construction auction, the bridge with the least total cost wins the competition.

When & where does the competition take place?

March 26, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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