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Civil & Structural

Bridge Builder Challenge™

A river town needs a crossing that survives floods, trucks, and a century of weather. Every member you place carries a life.

Tier 1

Explorer

Introduction to engineering concepts

Tier 2

Innovator

Applied design challenges

Locked

Complete 60% of the Explorer tier to unlock these missions.

  • Span selectionBeam, arch, truss, suspension, cable-stayed.70 XP
  • Load combinationsDead, live, wind, and thermal.70 XP
  • Foundation choiceSpread footings vs. driven piles.70 XP

Tier 3

Engineer

Advanced simulations

Locked

Complete 60% of the Innovator tier to unlock these missions.

  • Fatigue and detailingWeld details and stress cycles.110 XP
  • Seismic responseBase isolation and ductility.110 XP
  • Scour protectionRiver hydraulics at pier bases.110 XP

Tier 4

Visionary

Real-world global challenges

Locked

Complete 60% of the Engineer tier to unlock these missions.

  • Structural health monitoringSensors, thresholds, and digital twins.160 XP
  • Low-carbon concreteCement alternatives and lifecycle carbon.160 XP
  • Resilient infrastructure planClimate loading beyond historic records.160 XP