Science Research Students Participate in Bridge Competition
State Bridge Contest February 21st
by Erik Kravig
February 10, 2009
During January and February Science Research students have been constructing and testing bridges for the Nebraska State Bridge Competition which is held in Aurora, NE. Preliminary rounds of bridge testing were completed the week of February 2nd and the results are as follows, based on mass of the bridge (grams) and load (grams)
Preliminary Results (Feb 2-Feb 6)
Mass of Bridge(g) Load (g) Efficiency
1st - Logan/Korey 20.4 26,728 1310
2nd - Roderico/Tim 17.1 17,182 1004
3rd - Cody/Seb 27.5 23,909 869
4th - Christian/Josh 16.6 14,364 865
5th - Jose/Nancy/Alejandra 22.9 13,364 584
6th - TJ/Wyatt 11.7 3909 334
The top 3 groups will submit their bridges to the State Competition on February 21st.
Science Research Students Participate in Bridge Competition
| Date | Subject | Posted by: |
|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2009 | I have always been intrigued and amazed by all the knowledge and creativity that students put into this project. Congratulations to all the students that participate in this activity! | Mrs. Mary Brudigam maryb3grinch@hotmail.com Wakefield Elementary paraeducator |
