14TH ANNUAL 4TH GRADE POPSICLE STICK BRIDGE EVENTDate: March 11, 2023
Location: *Greenville Convention Center Conference Hall 1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC 29607 Time: 9AM - 12PM #ASCEUpstateBridge2023 It's getting close to event time, so here are a few things to keep in mind:
-Once we have a full list of teams from each school we will assign testing stations and orders, so check back frequently for updates see link & info on station testing above -There will be some additional exhibits/vendors this year, including: Usborne Books for sale (% proceeds back to the schools) Touch A Truck Girl Scouts (cookies for sale $5) Event t-shirts for sale ($10) Clemson University Background
The ASCE SC Upstate Branch has been hosting the Popsicle Bridge Competition since 2009. The event was started by the Upstate Branch members and the Greenville County Challenge Program teachers. The Challenge program includes students that achieve high scores on academic testing, and this competition was created to help them learn more about math, science, and engineering in a fun and practical way. The students spend approximately 3 months in the classroom learning about bridge design and the challenges of creating a strong, yet lightweight bridge which is essential in today’s real world scenarios of cost efficient design. The 4th grade students construct their bridges with Popsicle sticks and white craft glue and must adhere to certain constraints regarding height, length and width. The bridges are then brought to the competition for final weigh-in and testing as part of the competition. Typical Agenda 7:45am – Volunteer arrival and registration 8:00am – Final setup and preparation 9:00am – Testing Begins 11:30am – Approximate Testing Completion 12:00pm – Approximate Awards Presentation Bridges are judged by a panel of judges and winners are chosen for the following categories: 1. Best Architectural Design 2. Most Original Design 3. Best Craftsmanship 4. Best Structural The “Best Structural” category is based on load testing the bridges to failure while taking into consideration the weight of the bridge. The 2019 event tested over 350 bridges from more than 1,200 students. Volunteer Opportunity Many volunteers are needed in order for our event to be successful each year. Anyone interested in volunteering on event day or the afternoon before, please contact Stephanie Gates or sign up here. We need event greeters, bridge testers, station runners, and other volunteers to help make this event a success. We strongly encourage engineering students and professionals to volunteer, however volunteers do not need to be ASCE members or engineers to help out. Volunteers will receive event t-shirts, breakfast and lunch following the event. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY The ASCE SC Upstate Branch is also inviting companies to register as a sponsor for the Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Event. The company name / logo will appear on signage in exhibit areas, volunteer t-shirts, event flyers, and be announced during the ASCE Upstate Branch Meetings. Sponsorships can be submitted here or please contact one of our current officers for more information. Once registration is completed, the contact for the sponsorship will receive additional instructions. Thank you for your support! Things to Keep in Mind at the Event:
12th Annual 4th Grade Popsicle Stick Bridge EventCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS & TEACHERS THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE 2020 12th ANNUAL EVENT! WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT AS MUCH AS WE DID! We saw some INCREDIBLE bridges this year and tested the highest numbers of bridges ever submitted to the event!
See a listing of the winners by category below.
Best Architectural
1st The Eiffel Engineers – Bell's Crossing 2nd The X Bridge – Oakview 3rd Domination – Oakview Most Original 1st The Creative Topcats – Taylors 2nd Builders of Creativity Inc – Mauldin 3rd Queen Bees – Mauldin Best Craftsmanship 1st The Blonde Waffle – Oakview 2nd The Smart Cookies – Bethel 3rd Wolf Pugs Inc – Mauldin Best Structural (tested at the event) 1st The Basics – Bell's Crossing 2nd The Building Beasts – Monarch 3rd The M&Ms – Monarch 11th Annual 4th Grade Popsicle Stick Bridge EventCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS & TEACHERS THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE 2019 11th ANNUAL EVENT! WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT AS MUCH AS WE DID!
A list of the winners by category is below.
Best Architectural
1st Mad Bridge Builders – Oakview 2nd The Destroyers – Bell’s Crossing 3rd Argument – Oakview Most Original 1st Savage Sprinkles – Pelham Road 2nd 7.5 Million Dollar Builders – Brushy Creek 3rd The Foxes – Bell’s Crossing Best Craftsmanship 1st Flaming Marshmallows – Summit Drive 2nd Darth Vader Dudes – Monarch 3rd Speed Builders – Brushy Creek Best Structural (tested at the event) 1st Great Bridge Builders – Monarch 2nd Building Big – Monarch 3rd Building Big, Inc. – Monarch Infernos – Monarch 2019 Event PhotosSee 2018 Photo Gallery HERE
Thank you to all of the students, teachers, parents and family members that joined us for the 2018 Bridge Event! Also a big thank you to our sponsors and volunteers. Without them this event could not be possible. Congratulations to the 2018 winners of the four judging categories as listed below. We hope all of the amazing 4th graders were able to learn from and enjoy their experience with this Challenge activity. BEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
MOST ORIGINAL DESIGN
BEST CRAFTSMANSHIP
BEST STRUCTURAL DESIGN
The 2017 winning bridge teams are below. Most Original Design 1 - Fantastic Five - Buena Vista Elementary 2 - The Great Fire - Tigerville Elementary 3 - The Original Crafters - Bell's Crossing Elementary Best Craftsmanship 1 - G.G.N.J. Bridge Company - Oakview Elementary 2 - Superb Structures - Buena Vista Elementary 3 - L.A.M.B. Bridge Co. - Oakview Elementary Best Architectural 1 - The Miller Bridge - Mountainview Elementary 2 - Bridge Alli - Tigerville Elementary 3 - Elite Champions - Buena Vista Elementary Best Structural 1 - The Active Alpacas - Bell's Crossing Elementary 2 - Bridge Bandits - Bell's Crossing Elementary 3 - Moon Bridge - Monarch Elementary The 2016 winning bridge teams are below. Most Original 1 - Bridge ER - Welcome Elementary 2 - Queen Kats Inc. - Mauldin Elementary 3 - The Excellent Pocca-Dotted Elephants - Stone Academy Best Craftsmanship 1 - All Around Triangle - Monarch Elementary 2 - SMES Bridges Inc. - Slate Marrieta Elementary 3 - Heart Breakers - Summit Drive Elementary Best Architectural 1 - Fantastics - Hollis Academy 2 - Building Eagles - Grove Elementary 3 - Nike Speed Demons - Stone Academy Best Structural 1 - Sunshine Skyway Bridge - Westcliffe Elementary 2 - Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Westcliffe Elementary 3 - Brooklyn Bridge DIJS - Brook Glenn Elementary 2017 Event photos2016 Event photos
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