BRICO 2024 – The Nordic Steel Bridge Competition

BRICO 2024 is a great opportunity for students studying civil engineering, mechanical engineering or architecture (students from other faculties are also welcome) to test their designing skills in competitive and fun atmosphere. Best teams will receive considerable monetary prizes. BRICO is not only about competition. During five days in Estonia a lot of different social and cultural events are planned as well. Food and accommodation will be provided for all the participating teams.

Where and when – Tallinn, Estonia, 13 – 17 May 2024
Organizer – Board of Civil Engineering Students from Tallinn University of Technology
Short problem statement – Material: steel S355 or lower
  Span of the bridge: 5m
  Load on the bridge: 1000 kg (750+250)
  Bridge should be made of elements (max length = 1200 mm)
Categories of competition – Display (originality and aesthetics)
  Construction economy (time of assembly)
  Structural efficiency (weight and deflection under load)
  Overall
Deadline for applications – 30.11.2023
Credit points – 6 ECTS for every participant