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5/2/2019
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The ACI Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter held its annual student beam contest at Widener University’s structures lab in Chester, PA, on April 6, 2019. Nine teams participated from Widener University, Delaware University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University and Lafayette College. Students had to design and construct a reinforced concrete beam spanning 3 ft to safely support a mid-span concentrated load of 3,000 lbs for the lowest possible cost. There were no limitations on the cross-section dimensions or the amount of #3 reinforcement. The beams were tested to failure and another prize was awarded for the beam that failed closest to 4,800 lbs. Winners The “Lowest Cost Beam to Support 3,000 lbs” winner was Widener University’s team “Global Positioning System” with a material cost of $4.03. Team members were Pasquale Marconi, Shane Lanzelotte and George Johannesen. Faculty advisor was Dr. Vicki Brown. The “Ultimate Load Closest To 4,800 lbs” winner was Widener University’s team “Beam Squad” with a failure load of 4,872 lbs. Team members were Jason Arboite, Chase Evans, Rajeh Alnefaie and Mohammed Alghannam. Faculty advisor was Dr. Mohamad Jlilati. Each team won $1,500 USD in prize money. The winners’ trophies and prizes were awarded at the chapter’s Excellence in Concrete Awards Banquet held in King of Prussia, PA, on April 25, 2019. Learn more about the Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter Beam Competition. Registration for the ACI FRP Composite Beam Competition is now open. The competition will be held on October 20, 2019 during The Concrete Convention & Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA. - - - - - Visit the Concrete Industry Calendar to browse upcoming events, and add your own event.
The ACI Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter held its annual student beam contest at Widener University’s structures lab in Chester, PA, on April 6, 2019. Nine teams participated from Widener University, Delaware University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University and Lafayette College.
Students had to design and construct a reinforced concrete beam spanning 3 ft to safely support a mid-span concentrated load of 3,000 lbs for the lowest possible cost. There were no limitations on the cross-section dimensions or the amount of #3 reinforcement. The beams were tested to failure and another prize was awarded for the beam that failed closest to 4,800 lbs.
The “Lowest Cost Beam to Support 3,000 lbs” winner was Widener University’s team “Global Positioning System” with a material cost of $4.03. Team members were Pasquale Marconi, Shane Lanzelotte and George Johannesen. Faculty advisor was Dr. Vicki Brown.
The “Ultimate Load Closest To 4,800 lbs” winner was Widener University’s team “Beam Squad” with a failure load of 4,872 lbs. Team members were Jason Arboite, Chase Evans, Rajeh Alnefaie and Mohammed Alghannam. Faculty advisor was Dr. Mohamad Jlilati.
Each team won $1,500 USD in prize money.
The winners’ trophies and prizes were awarded at the chapter’s Excellence in Concrete Awards Banquet held in King of Prussia, PA, on April 25, 2019. Learn more about the Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter Beam Competition.
Registration for the ACI FRP Composite Beam Competition is now open. The competition will be held on October 20, 2019 during The Concrete Convention & Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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