Civil Engineering Steel Bridge Competition Team Takes Third at Regionals
May 31, 2022
The University of Idaho Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Steel Bridge Competition team took third place in 2022 regional competitions.
Hosted by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the Student Steel Bridge Competition challenges teams to take real-world engineering issues into consideration – such as spatial constraints, material properties, strength, serviceability, fabrication and safety – to design a steel bridge that meets client specifications and optimizes performance and economy.
At U of I, students fabricate the entire bridge themselves, resulting in the construction of 1:10 scale model tested for stability, strength and serviceability. Student teams have been competing regionally and nationally for 20 years.
About the University of Idaho
The University of Idaho, home of the Vandals, is Idaho’s land-grant, national research university. From its residential campus in Moscow, U of I serves the state of Idaho through educational centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, nine research and Extension centers, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. Home to nearly 11,000 students statewide, U of I is a leader in student-centered learning and excels at interdisciplinary research, service to businesses and communities, and in advancing diversity, citizenship and global outreach. U of I competes in the Big Sky and Western Athletic conferences. Learn more at uidaho.edu.