Spaghetti Bridge Competition 2019
The competition is back for 2019! Thanks to our corporate sponsors – the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Engineers Australia (Queensland Division), we are very pleased to offer schools in Queensland the chance to win a share of $2000 in prizemoney, as well as the opportunity to explore STEM through a fun and engaging competition.
Teams are challenged to build the strongest bridge weighing no more than 300 g (including a load plate, provided for free), constructed with only store-bought spaghetti and glue and to span a gap of at least 35 cm.
Some of the competitors from 2018:
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- “SB1000” – Southern Cross Catholic College (Townsville), with Sima Singh and Brett Whitbread from TMR Best First Time School
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- “Chactastic” – Cannon Hill Anglican College Second Place
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- “Ittehgaps” – Genesis Christian College Regional Prize
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- “Truss Worthy” – Cannon Hill Anglican College First Place
Full details about this year’s competition can be found on our website, but brief details are below:
Teacher/Organiser Professional Development.
Free PD for teachers – hear from civil engineers about bridge design and receive hints and tips on running the competition in your school. But hurry – the workshop is coming up soon!
Where: Engineering House, Spring Hill
When: Wednesday 28 August, 4.00 to 5.30 pm
Register here.
Competition Days:
Bridges can be tested at any location.
- Chisholm Catholic College, Cornubia – Friday 30 August
- TAFE Qld South Bank – Wednesday 23 October
- St Eugene College, Burpengary – Friday 25 October
To register or to find out more, visit our website or send us an email.
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