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Statics!!!!!
100
This is the cost per inch of deflection
$4,000,000
100
This is the maximum height of the bridge off the ground
2’-6”
100
This is the maximum number of builders/barges
6 builders, no more than 2 can be barges
100
What is the name of the bridge that was never completed?
Bearnana
100
In statics, this number is the sum of forces
0
200
This is the penalty for a loose nut/bolt or a non compliant member
20 pounds for each individual loose nut or bolt
40 pounds for each individual non compliant member
200
These are the dimensions of the member box
3’-6” x 6”x 4”
200
This is the time penalty per drop
15 seconds
200
What are the 3 years Berkeley won the National Competition?
2013, 2012, 2008
200
This force is the opposite of tension
compression
300
This is the tie-breaker for all competition categories
Aesthetics
300
This is the range of allowable heights of the bridge top stringer
1’-7” to 1’-11”
300
This member of the build team consults with the judges after construction
Team captain
300
This school was where the first SSBC was held.
Michigan State University 1992
300
This property of a section is a component of how well a member resists bending
Moment of inertia
400
These are the 6 components of the cost of the bridge
Construction time, number of builders, number of barges, weight, deflection, load test penalties
400
This is the max width of the bridge envelope and the max width from stringer to stringer (OC)
Envelope - 5’
Stringer to stringer - 32”
400
This is the width of the river.
8 feet
400
This is since when has UC Berkeley has been competing in AISC SSBC
2003
400
This mode of failure is not a concern for tension, but is a concern for compression
buckling
500
These are the 7 categories teams are ranked on.
Construction speed, lightness, aesthetics, stiffness, cost estimate, construction economy, structural efficiency, overall
500
This is the minimum height off the ground the bridge must be (excluding footings)
5”
500
This is the number of people on the load team and the max allowable lateral sway to pass the lateral loading test
4, 3/4"
500
This is the first Cal team to name their bridge
2007, CALmoufladge
500
These are the main 3 types of supports used in 2d analysis
Roller
Pin
Fixed