This is a contest that is sponsored every year by the United States Army.

Start the program by doing the following:

1. Click Start.

2. Click All Programs.

3. Click West Point Bridge Designer. 

4. Click the file that ends in .exe.

Use the program by doing the following:

1. Read the tip of the day and then close it.

2. Begin by loading a sample bridge.

3. Click on the dot for Load a Sample Bridge Design. 

4. Click Ok. 

5. Click on of the five sample designs. 

6. Click Ok. 

7. Look a the bridge. 

8. Click Test and then Load Test. 

9. Click Test and then Drawing Board to exit the simulation.

10. Watch the test to see if the makes it across.

Here are your assignments:
Click each assignment to find out about it.

Bridge 1 Contest
Bridge 2 Contest
Bridge 3 Contest