{"id":2315,"date":"2025-03-24T02:13:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T02:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/troitsky.skule.ca\/?p=2315"},"modified":"2025-03-24T02:19:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T02:19:13","slug":"competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/troitsky.skule.ca\/?p=2315","title":{"rendered":"Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2315\" class=\"elementor elementor-2315\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-96cc16e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"96cc16e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-787ad80\" data-id=\"787ad80\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19ac382 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19ac382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.8 - 02-10-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Hello U of T Troitsky! The moment we&#8217;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 highlights of this thrilling three-day event, showcasing the dedication, teamwork, and engineering skills that went into representing U of T at this exciting event!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ba0ef5b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ba0ef5b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5530f32\" data-id=\"5530f32\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25853a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"25853a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.8 - 02-10-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/troitsky.skule.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC07952-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Troitsky 2025 - Concordia University<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4bd4a27 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4bd4a27\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-626b169\" data-id=\"626b169\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ab2df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52ab2df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3); text-decoration: underline;\">Day 1:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">The first day of the Troitsky Bridge Building Competition was filled with anticipation and energy as teams arrived, unpacked their materials, and equipment. After a long and tiring commute to Montreal, there was an undeniable sense of excitement as participants prepared for the days ahead. The evening started in the introduction banquet, a lively and welcoming event where teams had the opportunity to meet and interact with one another. It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm of students from Canada, each team proudly representing their universities through creative and elaborate costumes. The banquet not only provided a chance to relax and unwind after the journey but also fostered a sense of community and friendly competition. The diverse array of outfits and school pride on display added to the festive atmosphere, setting the stage for the intense engineering challenges to come!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ed00d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ed00d6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-534f773\" data-id=\"534f773\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b68b58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8b68b58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/troitsky.skule.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC07159-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Troitsky 2025 - Concordia University<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e743fed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e743fed\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b59b370\" data-id=\"b59b370\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-107f196 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"107f196\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Day 2:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>The second day was packed with excitement and energy as teams prepared for the final build session. Each team from various universities gathered at their designated stations, ready to set up their bridges and put their hard work to the test. The atmosphere was buzzing with anticipation as competitors arranged their builds, making final adjustments to ensure everything was in place. The sense of focus and determination was evident in every team member&#8217;s actions, reflecting the countless hours of preparation leading up to this moment. To keep spirits high, music played in the background, creating a lively environment, while food and drinks were generously provided, offering much-needed refreshments and fueling the energy of the day. It was a perfect balance of work and fun, as everyone took the opportunity to relax, socialize, and bond over their shared passion for engineering.<\/p><p>It was fascinating to witness the diversity of designs, with each bridge showcasing a wide array of innovative solutions and unique engineering approaches. Some bridges featured intricate truss systems, while others boasted sleek, modern designs, each one a testament to the creativity and skill of the students behind them. Teams from all over came together in a collaborative spirit, sharing ideas, offering encouragement, and admiring each other\u2019s innovative designs. The level of commitment was truly inspiring, as students cheered for each other\u2019s successes and offered support during any challenges faced. It was amazing to see how the competition brought out the best in everyone, driving each group to push the limits of their designs while maintaining a fun and supportive atmosphere. The energy was contagious, and it was clear that, no matter the outcome, every participant was gaining invaluable experience, forging connections, and having a blast in the process!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f79846 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7f79846\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-062f2f0\" data-id=\"062f2f0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d29903 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4d29903\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/troitsky.skule.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC07696-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Troitsky 2025 - Concordia University<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8788621 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8788621\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfbd7a5\" data-id=\"cfbd7a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e1743 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08e1743\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Day 3<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>The third day was filled with rising tension and excitement as the final moments of the competition approached. This was the day when everything would be put to the ultimate test \u2013 the crushing day! Teams gathered together, eagerly awaiting the moment when each of their bridges would face the hydraulic press, eager to see how their designs would hold up under pressure. There was an air of suspense as everyone watched closely, each team hoping their bridge would stand strong and endure the crushing force. The environment was electric, with a mix of nervousness and excitement, as each team\u2019s creation was put through its paces.\u00a0<span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">To keep the energy high, the event was followed by music and dancing, providing a fun and upbeat way to unwind after the intense testing. The music pumped through the venue, and participants couldn\u2019t help but join in the celebration, dancing and enjoying the moment. This allowed everyone to let loose and enjoy the moment!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>After all the crushing was done, and the excitement settled, we gathered for the final banquet, where the winners were announced. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation, as teams anxiously awaited the results, holding their breath as the names were called. The suspense was unbearable, with everyone reflecting on their journey throughout the competition. When the results were finally revealed, we couldn&#8217;t contain our excitement \u2013 we are proud to say that, for every category, a UofT team secured a position! It was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of all our teams.<\/p><p>The cherry on top came when Team 6 claimed 2nd place overall! It was an incredible feeling to see our efforts not only recognized but rewarded, knowing that each challenge we faced and every obstacle we overcame had brought us to this moment of triumph. For Team 6, this achievement was a reflection of their commitment to excellence, innovation, and teamwork, and it was a true highlight of the event.<\/p><p>As we left the banquet, we couldn\u2019t help but feel a deep sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. The competition had been more than just a test of our engineering skills \u2013 it was a celebration of our growth, collaboration, and resilience. We walked away with lasting memories of unforgettable moments, new friendships, and a strengthened bond within our team. The experience had taught us valuable lessons, both technical and personal, and we were already looking forward to the next challenge, ready to bring our best once again!!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2221171 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2221171\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5930cab\" data-id=\"5930cab\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d76adb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d76adb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/troitsky.skule.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_0107_11zon-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Team 6, with their  I-Beam Bridge, proudly secured 2nd place overall<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello U of T Troitsky! 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