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2/1 game forcing (Two-over-one game forcing) is a bidding system in modern contract bridge structured around the following responses to a one-level opening bid: a non-jump response in a new suit at the one-level is constructive and forcing for one round, a non-jump response in a new suit at the two-level is forcing to game, and
William Christopher Brown South Wales, Great Britain (16 September 1928 – London, 16 March 2005) was a British structural engineer and bridge designer who specialised in suspension bridges. He is credited with the idea of designing bridge decks with an aerofoil -shaped cross section (in effect an upside-down wing ) for stability in a wide ...
The new design produced a very stiff bridge with much less material than the original plan. Other bridge engineers would also have to take this new economical design into account when competing with Steinman. Steinman was well regarded in the profession and had a reputation for good presentations and for being politically astute.
The Troitsky Bridge Building Competition is an annual event that takes place at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the spring. Participating teams of engineering students come from universities across Canada and the United States. They design and build model bridges out of popsicle sticks, toothpicks, white glue and dental floss.
Design for Bidding is described as "the best thing he [Simon] has done on bridge", [2] lofty praise considering the recognition given Simon's earlier book Why You Lose at Bridge, itself "widely perceived to be the best book ever written on Bridge." [3] Design For Bidding "remains wonderful reading, because Simon argues persuasively for the Acol ...
A footbridge (also a pedestrian bridge, pedestrian overpass, or pedestrian overcrossing) is a bridge designed solely for pedestrians. [1] While the primary meaning for a bridge is a structure which links "two points at a height above the ground", a footbridge can also be a lower structure, such as a boardwalk , that enables pedestrians to cross ...
The Strong Club System is a set of bidding conventions and agreements used in the game of contract bridge and is based upon an opening bid of 1 ♣ as being an artificial forcing bid promising a strong hand. [1] The strong 1 ♣ opening is assigned a minimum strength promising 16 or more high card points. All other bids would therefore be ...
Russell Sipe reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "In summary, if you are a model railroader/rail fan you will find this product a very enjoyable extension of your chosen hobby (but be sure to get version 1.2 or later).