Boomilever
Welcome to Boomilever! In this event, teams will build a cantilevered beam or truss structure that extends from a vertical Testing Wall and supports a load at a specified height and distance from the Testing Wall. The structure must meet the requirements specified in these rules to achieve the highest score, which is a combination of structural efficiency and Load Scored Bonus.
The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download on the 2027 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence. This event is generously supported by the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation.
Resources & Links
Current Seasons Resources
- Coming soon!
Previous Seasons Resources
- Boomilever - Advice and Tips Webinar
- Boomilever Video Guide
- Boomilever Presentation
- Boomilever Template
- Boomilever Example Build & Test Video
- Boomilever - Advice & Tips Webinar
- SkyCiv has updated its cloud-based structural engineering software for Science Olympiad!
- Science Olympiad Competition Mode Virtually test forces, stresses, and designs before building
- Science Olympiad teams receive 8 months of access for just $50 per team
- Includes a step-by-step Boomilever design walkthrough
- Boomilever Power Points
Science Olympiad Store Materials
- Boomilever Ward's Science Kit
- Digital DVD from the Science Olympiad Store
EVENT SUPERVISOR RESOURCES
In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Boomilever Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:
- Event Logistics Resource - coming soon!
- Score Sheet & Event Checklist