Troop 8 Bridge Competition Getting Started

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Troop 8 Bridge Competition Getting Started

• Download program from either
• The Troop 8 web site (www.bsa-troop8.com) or the
  West Point Bridge site (http//bridgecontest.usma.
  edu)
• There are two versions of software one for XP
  and one for W95, W98, ME, and 2000
• Install the Setup7x.exe (XP) file or the
  Setup7.exe file (all other Windows operating
  system) on your computer
• Major changes this year
• We will have a Local Contest similar to what we
  did last year. However, we have some changes as
  noted later.
• You may also enter the National Contest. Details
  provided at a later date. For the Local Contest,
  we have decided to use Load Cade B with Bridge
  Configuration 1.

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Local Contest

• Mr. Long has requested a Local Contest code from
  West Point. See later slide for the code.
• The Local Contest code will be entered in the
  software. Entering the code will restrict you to
  the bridge design decided at Troop Meeting on 25
  Nov 07
• Load Class B
• Bridge Design 1 (Standard Abutments with a 24m
  Deck Height and 44m Span Length)
• Having a Local Contest code allows us to upload
  bridge designs to the West Point web site where
  you can see your ranking in comparison to others
  in the troop.
• As last year, the winner will be determined by
  who has the lowest cost and allows the load to
  cross the bridge.

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Registering for the Local Contest

• Once you have the Local Contest code, you must
  register on the West Point Bridge web site.
• Go to http//bridgecontest.usma.edu
• Hit the Register and Log In Tab
• Enter the requested information
• Enter the Local Contest code (BSC01B)
• You may enter as a team of two or as an individual

• Once you register as a Local Contestant, you are
  automatically entered as a National Contestant.
  Bridge designs that you submit for the Local
  Contest will be automatically entered in the
  National Contest.

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Troop 8 Bridge Competition

• After installing the program, open the West Point
  Designer 2007 program.
• You will see an opening splash screen and a tip
  of the day box. Close the tip of the day. You
  will see the following screen
• You may open a previously saved design or start a
  new design. Press OK.

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Troop 8 Bridge Competition(Set Up)

• Read the seven design panes.

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Troop 8 Bridge Competition(Set Up)

• Enter the following
• Entering the local code will set the Load Case
  and the Bridge Configuration.

Choose Yes
Enter the Local Code - BSC01B
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Troop 8 Bridge Competition(Set Up)

• Do not change any items on this page. They are
  set by the Local Contest code. If you change them
  and submit a bridge design, it will be rejected
  by the web site.

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Troop 8 Bridge Competition(Set Up)

• Do not change any items on this page. They are
  set by the Local Contest code. If you change them
  and submit a bridge design, it will be rejected
  by the web site.

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Troop 8 Bridge Competition(Set Up)

• You may choose a template or design your own
  (i.e. none).

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Troop 8 Bridge Competition(Set Up)

• Enter your name and project number select a
  number.

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Troop 8 Bridge Competition(Set Up)

• Select finish.

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Troop 8 Bridge Local Contest Competition

• All files will be uploaded to the West Point
  Bridge site. Files uploaded to the local site
  will also be entered in the National Competition.
• Local Contest files are uploaded to
  http//bridgecontest.usma.edu/index.htm where you
  have to login with your username and password.
  After logging in, you will be give anoption to
  upload your design.
• Standings can be checked by going to
  http//bridgecontest.usma.edu/standings/local/BSC0
  1B.htm where BSC01B is the Local Contest Number.
• You will see some files with the name gc_long.
  That is Mr. Long, but he is not competing against
  you.

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Troop 8 Bridge Local Contest Competition

• Collaboration is permitted.
• Send e-mail to Mr. Long (gc_long_at_bellsouth.net)
  if you have questions.
• The person or team with the most economical
  bridge that holds the truck will win.
• There are no National Prizes other than competing
  against the rest of the country. Actually, you
  compete against your region - which is the
  Southeast.
• Local Contest There will be a 1st Place, 2nd
  Place, and 3rd Place Prize. Cutoff for the local
  contest is Mar 9th.