Steel Bridge
Steel Bridge is an annual project where we design and fabricate a 1:10 scale model of a bridge. The bridge we design must be able to withstand a load of 2400 lbs and meet the rules for competition at the Pacific Southwest Regional Conference (PSWC). Steel bridge is a great opportunity for those who enjoy a hands on experience. Every piece of the bridge is fabricated by our team in the structures lab. Upon completion of every bridge member, we practice assembling our bridge for a competitive time. At the PSWC, the Student Steel Bridge Competition is one of the two largest events. Each year, we plan to dominate the competition with the hope to reach the National Student Steel Bridge Competition. In 2014 and 2015, the Steel Bridge team made it to the national competition.
If you are interested in being part of this exciting project, please contact the steel bridge captains via email.
If you are interested in being part of this exciting project, please contact the steel bridge captains via email.
Fabrication Captain
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David Nakamura
Civil Engineering, Senior dtnak@hawaii.edu Hey folks! I am David Nakamura, this year's President and Fabrication Captain for Steel Bridge. I have been the lead welder for the past two years and Fabrication Captain for one. My goal for steel bridge for this upcoming year is to design and fabricate a decking bridge that will be competitive in all categories of the competition and hopefully make it to nationals. In my free time I enjoy cooking or doing anything outdoors from being in the water diving or on the water fishing. I look forward to this upcoming year of steel bridge and I can't wait to start! |
Design Captain
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Kyle Maki
Civil Engineering, Junior makikyle@hawaii.edu Hello everyone, my name is Kyle Maki and I am currently a junior at UH Manoa. I graduated from Pearl City High School in 2019 and currently serve as the Treasurer and Design Captain of the Steel Bridge Team this year. My goals for this year are to keep an organized ledger for the club and design a strong and efficient bridge. During my free time I enjoy playing the french horn, cooking, and watching anime. I am excited to meet all the new and returning members this year. |
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Build Captain
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Nagahiro Ohashi
Mechanical Engineering, Senior nohashi9@hawaii.edu Hey everyone, my name is Nagahiro Ohashi. I am this year's conference co-chair and one of the steel bridge captains. I graduated from Waiakea High School in 2018 and I'm currently a senior studying Mechanical Engineering. My goals for this year is to plan a fun conference trip and also assist in making the perfect steel bridge. During my downtime, I enjoy hanging out with friends, hiking, and exploring new places. I hope that we can have an exciting and memorable year! |
