Welcome to the Bridge Building Home Page
The construction and testing of model bridges promotes the study and application of fundamental principles physics and also helps high school students develop "hands on" skills through bridge construction. By participating in the Bridge Building Competition students get a flavor of what it is to be an Engineer, designing structures to a set of specifications and then seeing them perform their function. They are also provided with an academically-oriented extracurricular activity which is recognized school-wide.
2009 International Contest InformationAnnouncements and bridge specifications for the 2009 International Bridge Building Contest to be held on April 25, 2009, in Bellingham, Washington.
2009 Chicago Regional Contest InformationAnnouncement and official rules for the 2009 Chicago Regional Contest to be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Regional Contest Locator
Roy Coleman will be giving a special bridge building lecture as a part of the Science Chicago event calendar.
Find your school's region, if it is already established, and who organizes the regional contest.
Setting up new RegionsLearn how to start a new region if your school is not currently within an established region.
Running your own school contestTips on organizing and conducting your own school contest.
Pictures of past contestsOur picture archive (work in progress!).
SponsorsWe gratefully acknowledge the support of Midwest Products Co., the Illinois Engineering Council, and the The IIT Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Official DocumentationDocuments and information pertaining to the International Bridge Building Contest.
The International Bridge Building CommitteeWe maintain this web site, oversee the International Contest each year and keep track of new regions. Find out who we are!
Chicago Regional Contest | Region Locator | Official Documentation | Other Bridge Links
For further information, contact: Prof. John Kallend - kallend@iit.edu, Illinois Institute of Technology
© International Bridge Building Committee, 2008