navfac-midlant 10/20/2015 west point bridge design (wpbd) competition developed by: : sponsored by:
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NAVFAC-Midlant
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West Point Bridge Design (WPBD)
Competition
Developed By: :
Sponsored By:
2 K-12 Outreach
What is WPBD?
• Online Bridge Design Competition
• Contest For Students Age 13 - Grade 12
• Offered by the US Military Academy
• Sponsored by ASCE
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Goals of WPBD
• Purpose Of The Contest:– Introduce Middle & High School Students To Engineering
• The Contest Will Provide An Opportunity To: – Learn About Engineering Through A Realistic,
Hands-on Problem-solving Experience– Learn About Truss Bridges And How They Work – Learn How Engineers Use The Computer
As A Problem-solving Tool
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WPBD Process for Students
1. Form A Team (One Or Two
Members)
2. Register On The Contest Website
-http://bridgecontest.usma.edu
3. Download The West Point Bridge Designer Software
4. Use WPBD To Design A Bridge (Tutorial On Website)
5. Upload The Design To The Website For Automated
Judging
6. Receive Instant Feedback About Contest Standing
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Designing the Winning Bridge
• Start With A Base Bridge– Experiment Using Common, And Not-so-common,
Sense
• Look At Website For Past Winners– Check Your Progress/Place On The Local Website
• How To Win– Structurally Sound Bridge– Low Cost
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How To Organize A LocalWPBD Competition
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Sponsored By:
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WPBD Process for SAME Local Contest
1. Identify Your Target Audience *
2. Pick A Bridge Load And Site Configuration (see App. A)
3. Decide On Local Contest Start And End Dates
4. Decide On Local Contest Prizes
5. Decide If You Want To Have A Final Round To Determine Winners
* See notes
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Setting up Local Contest
• After initial planning:1. Request A Local Contest Code From The National Coordinator
–Send Email To [email protected]
Provide: Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Bridge Project*Description Of Local Contest, Sponsor Org (SAME), Prize And End Date
2. The National Coordinator Will Assign A Local Contest Identifier, A Unique 6-character Ex. PHS18C, For Students To Register Their Design To The Correct Contest
3. Publicize The Contest!
4. Check Status Of Your Contest
http://bridgecontest.usma.edu/standings/local/######.htm
5. Once Competition Ends, Contact WPBD Coordinator To Receive Contact Information For The Winner(s)
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Setting up Local Contest
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6. If Having A Final Round Or Competition Between SAME Chapters, Contact Top Winners
7. Set Up Location And Time For Final Round
8. Request A New Local Contest Identifier (Unique 6-character) From Wpbd Coordinator
9. Host The Final Contest/Competition
10.Invite Winner(s) To A Same Meeting And Recognize Them On Their Accomplishment
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Questions?
• Website Provides Additional Detailed Information!
• Check It Out - http://bridgecontest.usma.edu
POC: Amy Doye Phone: 757-764-1496Email: [email protected]