{"id":241,"date":"2014-04-05T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-05T22:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celloexpressions.com\/archive-uscasce\/?p=241"},"modified":"2021-01-02T15:28:58","modified_gmt":"2021-01-02T23:28:58","slug":"pswc-2014-day-3-steel-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celloexpressions.com\/archive-uscasce\/2014\/04\/pswc-2014-day-3-steel-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"PSWC 2014 Day 3: Steel Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Steel Bridge competition is one of the most exciting to watch, as schools race to assemble their bridge as quickly as possible, before applying loads and testing the deflections. There are countless deductions and possible disqualifications that the teams must avoid, and it isn\u2019t uncommon for over one-third of the teams to be disqualified. Overall, our steel bridge team had a great competition this year, despite failing the lateral load test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/27-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/27-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Wheeling the bridge box to the competition. All of the pieces and tools must fit within a certain area.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/35-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/35-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The non-bridge-team-members prepare to cheer the team on.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/44-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/44-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Co-captain Daniel\u2019s ready to assemble a bridge!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/58-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/58-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Last-minute team strategizing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/62-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/62-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Getting ready to compete.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/7.2-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/7.2-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">2014 Steel Bridge Team<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/72-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/72-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">2014 Steel Bridge Team<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/8.2-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/8.2-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Team huddle.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/82-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/82-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Bridge team huddle.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/92-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/92-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The judges ensure that the team understands the competition setup.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/102-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/102-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">With the clock started, Daniel runs pieces of the bridge to the other team members.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/111-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/111-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Only the runner can bring things to the people assembling the bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/122-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/122-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Meanwhile, the rest of the team begins assembling the bridge, section by section.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/131-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/131-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Daniel runs another piece of steel to the bridge site.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/142-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/142-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The bridge trusses are held together with bolts.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/152-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/152-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The bolts and drills also have to be run to the assemblers, who hold onto them.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/162-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/162-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The team practices extensively so that the assembly is like clockwork on the day of the competition.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/172-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/172-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Piece by piece, the bridge takes shape.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/192-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/192-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Only the runner is allowed to leave the bridge area.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/20.1-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/20.1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The timing and sequence of each piece\u2019s arrival is critical to a quick construction time.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/201-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/201-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Bridge in the water: the front right column is touching the tape on the ground, signifying that the bridge is in the water and adding a time penalty.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/23.1-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/23.1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Working together to assemble the bridge, piece by piece.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/23.2-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/23.2-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Daniel\u2019s still running\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/232-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/232-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/24.1-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/24.1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Assembling the bridge is definitely a team effort.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/24.2-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/24.2-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Initially, all of the bolts are put in loosely by hand, then they\u2019re later tightened with drills.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/252-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/252-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/26.1-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/26.1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/26.2-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/26.2-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/262-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/262-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/271-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/271-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/281-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/281-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/29.1-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/29.1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/31.1-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/31.1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/321-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/321-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/341-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/341-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/35.1-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/35.1-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/35.2-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/35.2-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/35.3-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/35.3-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/351-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/351-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/361-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/361-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The bridge assembly is complete!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/371-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/371-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The captains inspect the bridge for loose bolts and incorrectly placed pieces.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/381-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/381-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The judges review the time deductions from the bridge assembly process.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/391-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/391-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Winston prepares to make a repair, which costs extra time at a much higher rate.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/491-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/491-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Bridge assembly team with the assembled bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/501-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/501-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Bridge assembly competition team.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/551-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/551-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Good job bridge team!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/561-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/561-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/571-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/571-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/581-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/581-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Carrying the bridge to be weighed.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/59-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/59-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Carrying the bridge from the assembly area to the weighing and loading area.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/60-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/60-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Preparing to weigh our bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/621-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/621-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Weighing our bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/63-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/63-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The lateral load test.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/64-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/64-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The lateral load test.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/65-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/65-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">It looks like our deflection is considerably too large to pass the lateral load test.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/66-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/66-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">We failed the lateral load test, resulting in a large financial penalty (much of the competition is scored on cost). Fortunately, this only effects certain parts of the competition.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/67-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/67-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Everyone helps disassemble the bridge after the competition.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/68-200x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/uscasce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/68-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Disassembling the bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Steel Bridge competition is one of the most exciting to watch, as schools race to assemble their bridge as quickly as possible, before applying loads and testing the deflections. 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