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Event Dates
Mar 07, 2008
Contact Information
American Museum of Science & Energy
Oak Ridge, TN
Phone: 865-576-5218
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East Tennessee Regional Model Bridge Building Contest
For registered students who build a model bridge, according to prescribed size and weight specifications, that is capable of supporting the greatest load per unit of mass. Registration at AMSE is 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Aesthetics Judging 10 a.m.; Bridge Testing Begins at 11:00 a.m. followed by Award Presentations. Contest sponsored by American Museum of Science and Energy, American Society of Civil Engineers, Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Prizes will be awarded in each division for first, second, and third place for the bridges with the highest structural efficiency. Senior High Division (grades 9 – 12) winners receive cash awards of $150 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third, plus trophy per winner. Junior High Division (grades 7 – 9) each of the top three winners receives a trophy. Students, parents, and the public are welcome to attend. AMSE Auditorium and Lobby.
upcoming events
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
34th Annual Festival of British & Appalachian Culture
Rugby, TN
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Iris Festival
Greeneville, TN
May 16, 2008 - May 18, 2008
O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Bristol, TN
Feb 2, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Beakman's World Tour
Oak Ridge, TN
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Log Cabin Days
Pikeville, TN