Abstract
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Steel Bridge Competition is an annual event held where engineering students design, fabricate, and test to-scale bridge designs. The purpose is to give students a hands-on approach to learning not often seen in civil engineering. This year's team is required to design a bridge for a disc golf course under construction in Ruston, Louisiana. It is to span a man-made river, be accessible to employees and maintenance vehicles, and must not disturb the scenery of the park. Event rules limit the team members’ activity within the “river”, allowing players known as “barges” to temporarily enter the site. AISC judges determine the winners of various sections, including bridge weight, aesthetics, load capacity, and time required to build.