(This is the maximum score for any disqualified bridge.)                                         ______ /50

STRENGTH SCORE:

• Lower Third: 10 points (bridge must support min. 20/25 kg(Ph11/12)
• Middle Third: 20 points
• Upper Third: 30 points

                                                                                                                            ______ /30

• Third Place: additional 3 points
• Second Place:   additional 6 points
• First Place: additional 10 points
                                                                                                                    ______

 WORKMANSHIP/DESIGN:20 points

Glueing, Trimming, Fit, Finish                                                                                ______ /20

• Third Place: additional 3 points
• Second Place: additional 6 points
• First Place: additional 10 points

(bridge must support min. 20/25 kg(Ph11/12)                                                         ______

TOTAL POINTS:                                                                                                           /100

Note: maximum possible score is 120/100 for an entry that wins both strength and best workmanship/design aspects of the contest. Average score is typically in the 80-85 range. Scoring is designed to allow students to experiment freely without undue worry over a final score. Unless disqualified, the lowest scores for a reasonably well-built structure are in the 70-75 range.

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