Portland State University - American Society of Civil Engineers Student Group

ASCE Student Chapter c/o Civil and Environmental Engineering 1930 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 200 Portland OR 97201

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2008 STEEL BRIDGE TEAM

Every year students in Portland State University’s Civil Engineering department take part in a nationwide competition in the creation of a steel bridge. This bridge is tested in various ways including but not limited to weight, style, and ability to resist deflection. Additionally there are numerous size and building guidelines that the bridge must be able to meet. This year we are very excited to compete with a motivated team, determined team leader, and innovative design. Regional competitions will be hosted here at Portland State this year, and the top teams will then be invited to compete at the national competition in Florida.

PREVIOUS TEAMS

2007 Steel Bridge Team

Placed 1st at the ASCE Regionals Overall and in Efficiency in Fairbanks, AK and took 33rd at the National Competition (187 Bridges in Competition)

Collection of 2005 Bridge Team Competition Photos

Placed 3rd at the ASCE Regionals in Butte, MT and also participated in National Competitions. 

2004 Steel Bridge Team

Placed 7th out of 18 competing bridges. PSU placed 2nd in Ascetics and 4th in Stiffness.

2003 Steel Bridge Team

Placed 1st in aesthetics before the bridge broke and ended up being disqualified.

2002 Steel Bridge Team

Placed 3rd at the North West Regional Conference and went on to compete at the National Competition. At nationals PSU placed 1st in aesthetics and 28th over all.

If you are interested in helping with the 2008 Steel Bridge Competition, please contact the Steel Bridge Team Captain.