ENGINEERING: IN THE CARDS

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PUBLISHED CLARIFICATIONS:

#1 SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

In the Challenge, Section V.D.6 should read: “A Bridge Foundation is moved during a Load Test.”

#2 OCTOBER 10, 2019

In the Challenge, Section V.A.4 should read: “The Appraisers will measure each Bridge part and verify that the length, width, and height of each Bridge part is no more than 18in (45.7cm) per dimension. They will also measure each weight your team intends to use for the Load Test(s) and verify that the length, width, and height of each weight is no more than 12in (30.5cm) per dimension. In the Bridge Check-In Area, the Appraisers will ask your team to place each Bridge part or Load Test weight resting with its longest side on or parallel to a table or flat surface. The length of the Bridge part or Load Test weight in this orientation will be measured parallel to the table between the furthest points of the Bridge part or Load Test weight. The width will be measured perpendicular to the length along the table. The height will be measured vertically from the table to the tallest point of the Bridge part or Load Test weight.”

#3 NOVEMBER 07, 2019

In the Challenge, Section V.D.5 should read: “The weight(s) are no longer supported by the Bridge. Your team may choose to stop a Load Test at any time by removing the weight(s) from the Bridge.”

#4 JANUARY 10, 2020

In the Challenge, Section I.D.2 should read: “The tournament-provided Bridge Foundations will be porcelain floor tiles that are between 17.5in x 17.5in (44.45cm x 44.45cm) and 18in x 18 (45.7cm x 45.7cm) and between 1/4in (6mm) and 1/2in (13mm) thick. At some tournaments, a thin layer of material may be attached to the underside of each Bridge Foundation to protect the floor.” 

#5 FEBRUARY 4, 2020

In the Challenge, Section I.B.2 should read: “Duct Tape: Commercially available, pressure-sensitive, fabric-backed adhesive tape, often coated in polyethylene, in any color. Foil-backed tape is not allowed. Tape with adhesive on both sides is not allowed.”