2003 NATIONAL TIMBER BRIDGE DESIGN COMPETITION Summary of Results

For rules of completed 2003 competition click here.

BRIDGE PERFORMANCE AWARDS - TOP 3 RECEIVE PRIZE MONEY
School Team		Net Bridge Deflection1 mm	Net Deck Deflection2 mm	Total Bridge Weight kg	Percent Non- Wood3	Weyerhaeuser Best Overall Design	Best Support Structure	Best Deck	Most Practical Design	Most Aesthetic Design	Most Innovative Design	Total Awards $
Oregon State ASCE		4.74	1.00	401	6.37	2nd	3rd	4	2nd	1st	3rd	2,550
Washington U @ St. Louis ASCE		2.66	2.96	250	1.84	3rd	1st	5	3rd	5	4	1,700
Virginia Tech FPS		6.05	--	449	3.85	5	5	2nd	5	3rd	1st	1,200
Ohio State ASCE		5.13	2.47	513	2.83	4	4	3rd	4	2nd	5	600
US Military Acad. ASCE		3.06	.011	448	3.84	1st	2nd	1st	1st	4	2nd	3,850
To view individual entries, including drawings and photos, click on School/Team Name above. also, click here for 2003 Rules.
1 Maximum allowed = 9.5 mm
2 Maximum allowable = deck span divided by 100.  Net deck deflection achieved divided by maximum allowable deflection. Greater than 100% disqualifies for Deck Award.
3 Max. allowed = 25%
ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
FPS - Forest Products Society

Last Updated on 7/10/03
By Keith Mazer