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.

Fabrication Captain

Deren Nekoba
Civil Engineering, Senior
dnekoba@hawaii.edu

High School: Waiakea High School
Goal: 1st Place Overall at Conference, increase underclassmen involvement, and have a great year.
Hobbies: Video games, going to the gym, and golfing.

Design Captain

Doren Santoki
Civil Engineering, Senior
dsantoki@hawaii.edu

Hi everyone, my name is Doren Santoki. I am currently a senior and this year’s Steel Bridge Design Captain. I graduated from Kalani High School in 2020. My goals this year are to finish the design of the bridge earlier, create a bridge that will be easy to assemble during the competition, and place in the top three at regionals. In my free time, I like to play video games, eat good food, and sleep.

Build Captain

Donovan Denham
Civil Engineering, Senior
ddenham@hawaii.edu

Hey everyone! My name is Donovan Denham, and I am this years’ build captain. I graduated from Hawaii Baptist Academy and am currently a Senior at UHM. My goal for this year is to place in the top 3. In my free time, I like to play video games, listen to music, and play with my cats.