HO: Bridge Building Long and Tall

Bridge Building Long and Tall

Judges Version
Problem Source: Spirit of Chicago Practice 31-40
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This is a hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem.

JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined):

You will have 7 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; however, time continues. At the end of 7 minutes, your solution will be scored.

Your problem is to build a bridge using the materials given. You will be given materials to be used in your solution. No other materials may be used.

Score will be as follows:

• 3 points for each inch of width
• 3 points for each inch of clearance from the table, measured from the middle of the structure.
• 1-20 points for team work
• 1 point for each item used

Materials and Setup

Give each team the following materials.

• 20 pipe cleaners
• 20 toothpicks
• 20 marshmallows
• 10 styrofoam cups

Scoring Grid

Item	Quantity	Value	Total
Inch of width		x3
Inch of clearance		x3
Items Used		x1
Team Work		max 20