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Div A Events
Build-a-Barge
Teams will build a barge on‐site to hold the greatest amount of cargo before sinking. This event has a written test on the possible topics of buoyancy, density, the building and basic parts of ships and barges.
Number Students Allowed | Goggles | Held Where? |
|---|---|---|
2 per team | ANSI Z87.1‐2015 certified and meets CE EN166
& D3 Splash/Droplet standards. | In-person |
Clarifications
Oct 28, 2022
Q1: Can a barge be flat bottomed but different shape than rectangle?
A1: The barge may be any shape the team desires based on the materials they are given.
Q2: Can you please provide the picture of how does the materials look like on the event day?
A2: VASO does not release the exact items the students will use for this event. Possible items are listed in the rules.
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