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

David Nakamura
Civil Engineering, Senior
devonyh@hawaii.edu

Name: Devon Hirata
Class Standing: Senior
Positions: Outreach Chair and Steel Bridge Fabrication Captain
High School: Waiakea High School 2019
Goals: I hope to get more people involved in outreach and to try and show the kids what civil engineers do and why they should consider it as a career
Hobbies: Watching sports, playing video games, and working out

Design Captain

Kyle Maki
Civil Engineering, Senior
makikyle@hawaii.edu

Hello everyone, my name is Kyle Maki and I am currently a senior at UH Manoa.
I graduated from Pearl City High School in 2019 and currently serve as the Vice President 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.

Build Captain

Noah Fujita
Civil Engineering, Senior
fujita7@hawaii.edu

Hey everyone, my name is Noah Fujita and I am one of the fundraising committee chairs for this school year, and the steel bridge build team captain. I graduated from Mililani High School in 2019 and am currently a senior studying civil engineering. My goals are to enjoy this year, raise a lot of money, and do well at conference. In my free time I like to hangout with friends, golf, and play videos games.