About the Event
BRIDGE MANIA is an event organized to foster a practical understanding of structural engineering and bridge design. It offers students a platform to demonstrate their creativity and technical skills by building structurally sound bridge models using limited materials. The event promotes teamwork, engineering judgment, and innovation in planning and construction.
Event Rules
Bridge Model: The bridge model refers to a scaled-down structural system designed to carry applied loads, demonstrating stability, strength, and efficiency similar to real-life bridge constructions.
Participants are required to complete bridge model on the event day as per the criteria mentioned below. The models will be evaluated through load testing and technical judging parameters, and winners will be selected accordingly.
Criteria for _ Bridge – O – Mania
Bridge-O-Mania: Suspension Bridge Building Competition
General Rules
Participants: Teams of up to three members are permitted.
Materials: The Bridge must be constructed exclusively from standard wooden Popsicle sticks and white craft glue. No other materials are allowed, including nails, screws, string, or metal
fasteners. A maximum of 1,000 Popsicle sticks may be used.
Dimensions: The bridge must span 100 cm and gap of 10-15 cm. The width of the bridge deck must be between 10 cm and 15 cm. The maximum height of the towers is 45 cm from the base.
Joints: The joint between any two popsicle sticks, where they are glued together, is allowable up to a maximum overlap of 1 cm. Any joint exceeding this limit will result in a point deduction during the judging process.
Suspension Cables: The suspension cables must be made from twisted popsicle sticks or a similar structure using only the permitted materials. No separate strings or wires are allowed.
Time Allotment: Participants will be given a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes for the construction of the bridge. This will be followed by a 1-hour drying time before the bridges are moved to the judging area.
Judging: Judging will be based on three primary criteria: load-bearing capacity, structural integrity, and aesthetic design.
Load-Bearing Capacity
The bridge will be tested by placing a uniform load at the centre of the bridge deck.
The load will be applied incrementally, and the maximum weight the bridge can hold for at least 30 seconds without collapsing will be recorded.
The team with the highest load-to-weight ratio will receive the most points. The bridge’s weight will be measured and factored into the final score. Failure is defined as any part of the bridge touching the ground below the deck level or the bridge collapsing completely.
Structural Integrity
This criterion assesses the bridge’s stability and durability.
Judges will look for a design that is rigid and doesn’t sway excessively under load.
The connections between the popsicle sticks must be secure and well-glued.
The bridge must be able to withstand minor vibrations and handle the load without significant deformation or signs of imminent failure (e.g., splintering, cracking).
Aesthetic Design
This part of the judging focuses on the visual appeal and creativity of the bridge. Judges will consider the overall design, symmetry, and attention to detail.
Points will be awarded for unique and innovative structural designs that are both functional and visually pleasing.
The cleanliness of the construction and the quality of the craftsmanship (e.g., neatly cut sticks, no excess glue) will also be evaluated.
NOTE: THE COORDINATION COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADD OR UPDATE ANY JUDGING CRITERIA.
No of participants
TEAM (3 MEMBERS)Participation Fees
RS. 300 PER TEAMStudent coordinator
GAJERA BHAVIN (7698236290)MUMBI JACK (9265435618)
Event coordinator
Prof. Dhaval Dara Dhaval.dara@rku.ac.inProf. Mahmad Dodhiya mahmad.dodhiya@rku.ac.in
Winner certificate will be provided to the rankers.
Participation certificate will be provided to all participants.