CLEAN, 1st place - Bridge General
Actually, I have to admit that RKone's early <15k
prognosis wasn't that adventurous. Interestingly, it
doesn't seem to be of vital importance whether one chooses push or
pull hydraulics (ead, for example, made it below $16000 with pull
hydraulics). Still, RKone has made an important consideration:
"hydraulics are stronger than steel". I'd say, they can
stand a lot more pressure than the default pressure-resistor, steel. On
the other hand, the do not resist as much tension as the default
tension-resistor - cable (look here for the exact
material statistics). However, future contests will show which type
of hydraulics is more effective in drawbridge construction ... and
I'm quite sure, RKone will have a hand in this question. Congrats,
Bridge General RKone!
DIRTY, 1st place - Bridge Don
Surprisingly, Nick was the only one making use of the
ground. In fact, massive ground contact was what I intended designing
the level. Nick's solution to the left side may look simple, but
I'm sure that all angles, lengths and materials are well thought
out and substantiated. Looking at the costs, this is by far the
cheapest bridge at all, respect! More than $2000 cheaper then anyone
else! All hail the reborn Bridge Don!
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