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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 by December 10 using the SSBC Inventory Form. The host school is responsible for replacing other miscellaneous items, such as batteries and tape.

Inventory List by Region (updated August 30, 2024)

Photo Guide (updated September 30, 2024)

SSBC Inventory Form

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.  

(Coming soon)

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.

(Coming fall 2024)

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

Coming spring 2025

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.