Congratulations to Georgia Tech's Civil Engineering students who finished fourth in the 2011 Student Steel Bridge Competition sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). The mission of the Student Steel Bridge Competition (SSBC) is to supplement the education of civil engineering students with a comprehensive, student-driven project experience from conception and design through fabrication, erection, and testing, culminating in a steel structure that meets client specifications and optimizes performance and economy.

Students design and erect a steel bridge by themselves but may seek advice from faculty and student organization advisers. Students gain maximum benefit if they fabricate the entire bridge themselves. The competition was held on the campus of Texas A&M. Approximately 50 colleges participated in this year's event.