Hello U of T Troitsky! The moment we’ve all been eagerly anticipating has finally arrived! After months of planning, preparation, and hard work, our teams from the University of Toronto made the journey to Concordia University in Montreal to participate in the highly anticipated Troitsky Bridge Building Competition. This post will take you through the …
The University of Toronto Troitsky Bridge Building Team continued its preparation for the upcoming competition with a practical second build session. Teams returned to refine their initial structures, concentrating on strengthening key areas and addressing issues identified during the first session. The focus shifted toward improving load distribution, joint accuracy, and structural stability. This …
The University of Toronto Troitsky Bridge Building Team recently held its first build session, where teams gathered to begin assembling their bridges in preparation for the upcoming competition at Concordia University. The event was filled with energy as students applied structural design concepts to create strong and innovative models. Teams collaborated closely, tackling challenges like …
This week’s workshop, led by our Construction Directors, Negin and Cheraldine, focused on the key rules and restrictions that teams must follow to maximize their scores in the competition. The session provided valuable tips and strategies for bridge-building, aiming to streamline the design and construction process while helping teams avoid common, repetitive mistakes. Teams also …
Our next workshop focused on reviewing key CIV100 topics to help all club members, whether new or returning, strengthen their understanding of concepts that are essential for building their bridge. Led by our design directors, Saba and Isabelle, the workshop covered important topics like types of connections, reactions, and how to calculate moments. This session …