Wednesday, November 23, 2022

2023 3D Printed Bridge Competition

YOU'RE INVITED TO COMPETE IN

NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY'S

High School Division

Sunday, April 30, 2023

NJIT Campus Center

This competition will allow students to familiarize themselves with the process of being presented with a problem statement, determining a workable solution, and physically producing their design. Students will demonstrate teamwork, organization, analytical skills, and creativity throughout the process of the competition. Teams should include the various skill sets needed: structural, computer, and a good sense of style! 


The Time Line:

- Town Hall* - Friday, January 13 at 12 pm - Webex

- Town Hall* - Friday, February 17 at 12 pm - Webex

- Submit Bridge Design - Friday, March 10 to william.h.pennock@njit.edu

Competition Date - Sunday, April 30 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | NJIT Campus Center


*Town Halls are your opportunity to ask questions about the competition and the rules! Town halls will be recorded and posted to the competition website.


What You Need:

1. Three - Five Student Team

2. One team mentor - The mentor should be able to help the students with the bridge design process (an industry mentor may be provided by the competition)

3. Submit registration form - https://forms.gle/xFTam2TSWXBH3v7p8

4. Submit team information packet - Due on or before February 17, 2022. -  click here


Competition Rules: TBA



Prizes in the form of 3D Printers:

Overall 1st Place - Valued at $1,000 

Overall 2nd Place - Valued at $500


Plus

Plaques will be awarded for these categories (1st and 2nd):

i. Least Support Material

ii. Fastest Assembly Time

iii. Stiffest Bridge

iv. Best Aesthetics

v. Best Presentation


Plus

All participants will receive a certificate of participation



If you have any general questions, please email Valerie Batista at valerie.j.batista@njit.edu


If you have any questions regarding the bridge design rules, please email Prof. William Pennock at william.h.pennock@njit.edu.


Registration Fee: $150.00 (due February 17)

Please make all checks payable to NJIT and the note to 3D Printed Bridge. Send checks to CEE Department, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Colton Hall Room 200, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102

REGISTER HERE

If you have trouble clicking or viewing the registration button - https://forms.gle/xFTam2TSWXBH3v7p8



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