PHYSICS BALSA BRIDGE BUILDING CONTEST SCORING GUIDE

TEAM #:        _________________ MEMBERS: _________________     _________________

BASE SCORE:     50 points (10 points for weigh-in)

(This is the maximum score for any disqualified bridge.)                                         ______ /50

STRENGTH SCORE:

Lower Third: 10 points (bridge must support min. 20/25 kg(Ph11/12)

Middle Third: 20 points

Upper Third: 30 points

______ /30

Third Place: additional 3 points

Second Place:   additional 6 points

First Place: additional 10 points                                                                                                                                         ______

WORKMANSHIP/DESIGN: 20 points

Glueing, Trimming, Fit, Finish                                                                       ______ /20

Third Place: additional 3 points

Second Place: additional 6 points

First Place: additional 10 points

(bridge must support min. 20/25 kg(Ph11/12)                                                  ______

TOTAL POINTS:                                                                                                      /100

Note: maximum possible score is 120/100 for an entry that wins both strength and best workmanship/design aspects of the contest. Average score is typically in the 80-85 range. Scoring is designed to allow students to experiment freely without undue worry over a final score. Unless disqualified, the lowest scores for a reasonably well-built structure are in the 70-75 range.

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