The Student Steel Bridge Competition (SSBC) is an annual competition that challenges student teams to develop a scale-model steel bridge. After 20 regional competitions, top performing teams will compete at the national finals on May 30-31, 2025, at Iowa State University. Each student team develops a concept for a scale-model steel bridge to span approximately 20 feet and to carry 2,500 pounds according to the competition rules. The team must determine how to fabricate their bridge and then plan for an efficient assembly under timed construction conditions at the competition. Bridges are also load-tested, weighed, and judged on aesthetics. This year’s hypothetical bridge crossing is for the Skunk River Water Trail in Story County, Iowa.
GWY, LLC, is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for the SSBC Program and will be showcasing tools during the event.
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Since our beginning in 1975, GWY has been the global leader in providing bolt installation tools for bridges, buildings, and large-scale industrial products. From day one, we have given top priority to customer service, focusing on building lasting relationships and long-term value beyond the products offered. Founded as TC Bolt Corporation by Gene and Gwynne Mitchell, the business is now in its second generation of leadership.
Kind words from our customers:
“It was a great pleasure working with GWY. They go above and beyond to help with what we needed. Don was very quick on getting what we needed out to us to complete the job. Very proud to be a GWY customer.”
“I have enjoyed working with GWY. Their people know their product well. Their prompt response and delivery of the product is as good as any service Ogeechee Steel has ever had the pleasure of doing business with.”
“From choosing the right equipment for each job’s unique requirements to problem solving in the field, GWY is always willing to go out of the way to find a solution. Mix that customer service in with their technical expertise and easy-to-use tools, they really help make bolt up easy.”
