National Chemistry Week Bridge Building Challenge


Think you can build a bridge that can carry the load? 👀🏗️
Here’s what you need to know:
🔹 Teams: 1–3 participants
🔹 Materials: popsicle/pallet sticks, wooden skewers & adhesive only
🔹 Span: 15-inch gap between supports
🔹 Bridge: One original, self-supporting design per team
🔹 Load target: 5 kg minimum
🔹 Maximum test load: 20 kg
🔹 Presentation: 3–5 minutes to explain your design, materials, engineering & the chemistry behind it 🧪
📋Registration deadline: Thurs 15th Oct, 2026
🏗️Judging & Testing: Thurs 22nd Oct, 2026
Bridges will be judged on structural performance, engineering design, chemistry & materials science, creativity, and scientific presentation.
