1. MATI/SMART CONFERENCE FALL 2019
BRIDGES
MATI/SMART CONFERENCE
FALL 2019
Jeanette Espino, Program Director | SDSU MESA college prep
Luis E. Topete, Program Director | SDSU MESA college prep

2. Rules/ Dimensions/ Vocab Middle School High School Resources Available
AGENDA
Rules/ Dimensions/ Vocab
Middle School
High School
Resources Available
Tips & Tricks
Q/A

3. First Steps
Introductory Activity: Civil Engineering PP, Straw Tower, Spaghetti Tower
Build!

4. Visuals/Clarifications
Snapshot
General Rules
Lab Book
Visuals/Clarifications

5. Min Width at Open Roadway: 3.5 in
Dimensions
Max Height Above Roadway: 7 in
Width:
Max: 5 in
Min.: 4 in
Min Width at Open Roadway: 3.5 in
Max Depth Below Roadway: 3.5 in
Horizontal length:
Min: 15 in Max: 17 in

6. Longitudinal Lamination
Terminology
Top DQ’s
Measurements
50% Rule
Coating
Logitudinal Lamination
Longitudinal Lamination
ONLY on Roadway
NO I Beams
T Beams ONLY on Roadway
No Coatings of ANY Kind

7. Visuals/Clarifications
Snapshot
General Rules
Lab Book
Visuals/Clarifications

8. Dimensions Max Bridge Weight: 95g Max Width: 10 cm Max Height: 21 cm
Min Clearance: 10 cm
Minimum Span: 25 cm
Max Length: 40 cm

9. Top DQs
No Glue may extend beyond 3mm of any joint!

10. Resources Available
Curriculum | Online | Training Resources | Advisor Network

12. MESA Curriculum
Password:
MESA2020

13. Tips & Tricks activities

14. Dimension Restrictions create a dimension sheet
Civil Structure
Dimension Restrictions
create a dimension sheet
Top DQ
Rules list and provide visuals showing restrictions
Stick Together

15. Example
The dimension sheet will allow the parameters to be visual. Students can then place their bridge on manilla folder to verify clearance for competition.
Note instructions on sheet about bridge placement (e.g., lay bridge upright).

16. Top DQs | Discussion & Activity/ Safety
Middle School
50% Gluing
Materials
Popsicle sticks
Water soluble glue
Alligator clips
Marker
Objective:
Create three (3) variations using a minimum of four (4) craft sticks
At least one must pass the 50% rule
I beam
High School - Bridge Angles
Materials
Wood Sticks
T-pins
Printed protractor
Scissors, Pen, Ruler
Objective:
Create two small structures, one must be a triangle. (Goal is for structure to have angles)

17. ENGINEERING LAB BOOK

18. ADVISOR RESOURCES & Q/A
MESA Curriculum
Password:
MESA2020
Contact Info:
Jeanette Espino:
Imperial Valley - Program Director
Luis E. Topete:
San Diego State - Program Director