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There is no Bridge Event for this year's 2007 Science Olympiad. It has been replaced by the Boomilever Event, which specifices a cantilevered boom (thus the name) that will hold some specified weight, or the most weight for the mass of the device (strength/weight efficiency). '07 rules are not yet available, but we show the 2000 rules as a guideline to help you get started, and provide some links to photos of successful designs from previous competitions, as well as to the SciOly discussion boards on the topic. We will soon be offering a wider variety of balsa and perhaps basswood to build Boomilevers, since design concepts for this structure may vary considerably. Nothing we present here should be construed as part of the official rules; they are just guidelines for early experimentation, which we strongly suggest you start doing as soon as possible. When rules are available, they may be purchased at the official Science Olympiad Store . Information on last year's 2006 Bridge event is provided below |
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(Note: 2006 rules did not require construction of a realistic or representational bridge. There was no "roadway" in the usual sense. All that was required was that the test load be supported at the specified points at the specified distance above the test supports which are separated by 35 cm.) Specifications for 2006 Bridge Event (See diagrams below) *Bridge may be constructed of wood and glue only. No other materials may be used. No piece is more than ¼” x ¼” (6 mm x 6 mm) in cross section. Dowels must be ¼” (6 mm) or less in diameter. Pieces may be of any length, and may be glued together to provide thicker or wider elements. *Commercially laminated wood, particleboard, or similar materials are prohibited. *Test supports are 35.0 cm apart, and Bridge must span this distance in stable fashion. *The bridge must be a minimum of 5.0 cm wide for its entire span. *No part of the Bridge may extend below the top surface of the test supports prior to loading. *The three loading points must be clearly and permanently labeled “A”, “B”, and “C” respectively, and will be on 8.0 cm centers. The outer 2 load points will be centered 9.5 cm from the inner edges of the supports. *The Loading Block is oriented so that the 5.0 cm dimension is horizontal and at right angles to the bridge span. *An opening with enough for the eyebolt clearance must be provided for the eyebolt at each of the Load Points. *The bottom of the Loading Block (bridge roadway) must be at least 7.0 cm but not more than 9.0 cm above the Test Supports prior to testing. *Some form of Team Identification must be permanently marked on bridge. |
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