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Host Resources
Thank you for hosting a regional competition for the Student Steel Bridge Competition (SSBC)! Find out more about hosting an SSBC regional competition with our hosting overview video above.
The regional competitions will be held during ASCE Student Symposia, and as the host school, you should work directly with ASCE to coordinate and plan the events. This page contains additional resources to support your planning efforts.
Host Guide
This guide supports the planning of the SSBC regional competitions, and it provides information about elements of the competition, including venue requirements, details about the standardized equipment, sample competition layouts, and preparation checklists for hosts.
Download (updated August 14, 2024)
Equipment
AISC has standardized and provided the necessary equipment for every SSBC regional competition, including steel angles, grating, measuring devices, and safety supports. The equipment belongs to the region.
Equipment Guide
This guide provides instructions on how to set up and operate the standardized equipment.
Download (updated August 30, 2024)
Inventory
Upon receiving the equipment shipment, hosts should use the respective checklist to inventory all items. Refer to the photo guide for more information about each item.
AISC will provide replacements for certain missing or damaged items. Notify AISC of any missing or damaged equipment using the SSBC Inventory Form.
**Note that starting with the 2026 competition, all regions will be responsible for replacing any off-the-shelf items that are damaged or lost (things like clipboards, tape measures, scales, etc.) AISC will continue to replace custom equipment for the competitions.
Inventory List by Region (updated March 13, 2025)
Photo Guide (updated September 30, 2024)
Equipment Transfer Guide
This document guides you through the process of obtaining your region’s equipment for the competition. No matter how you opt to get the equipment to your campus, you'll need to have close coordination with the previous host school. This guide helps walk you through the questions to ask, what to expect, and suggested options for moving the equipment.
Competition Setup
Station Checklists
These checklists contain the item quantities that are required at each station of the main competition. Refer to the lists when setting up the equipment for the competition.
Construction Lane Taping Plan
This drawing provides guidance on how to tape the construction lanes. It shows which dimensions are critical during setup and which side of the tape dimensions should be taken.
Step-by-Step Taping Guide (NEW!)
This step-by-step guide illustrates one of the many methods that can be used to tape out the construction lane.
Judges Guide
This guide provides an overview of the competition and descriptions of the specific roles for volunteer judges at each station. It also includes step-by-step instructions for the loading stations per the current year's rules. It can be especially helpful for judges who are new to the competition and looking for more information about what to expect.
Visit the Volunteers page to download the guide.
Scoring Spreadsheet
Download the official scoring spreadsheet here. The ZIP folder contains the Excel file along with a comprehensive user's guide. Microsoft Excel 365 is required.
At least one person should become familiar with the overall functionality of the spreadsheet. That person should download the spreadsheet, review the user’s guide, print the judging data forms, and learn how to input the data prior to the event. Please make sure you are always using the most current version of the scoring spreadsheet.
Version History:
- v5.01 (2/11/2025): Initial release.
2025 SSBC Official Scoring Spreadsheet
User's Guide
Printable Data Forms
At each station of the competition, the judges will record data on printed data forms. You may download the pre-populated PDF forms for your region using the link below. The forms can also be printed directly from the scoresheet file.
Submission Form
Immediately following the competition, the host school or regional head judge must submit the scoresheet and scanned data entry sheets using the submission form. AISC cannot send invitations to the national finals until the scoresheet is received. The scores will be posted after all regional competitions are complete.
Please contact ssbcscorekeeper@aisc.org with any questions about the spreadsheet.
Cost Estimation Form
Each team must submit their estimate for the six possible load cases. This information could be collected in advance of the competition using an online format, at event registration, or at the start of the captains’ meeting.
Hosts should coordinate with their head judge to determine the best time and method to collect the information.
Possible formats:
- This cost estimation form (PDF format) may be incorporated into a mailer and/or be used to collect the information on site.
- An online form (i.e. Google Form) may also be used.
Regardless of the format, a copy of the information from each team will need to be submitted along with the official scoring spreadsheet.