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Student Beam Competition

The Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Chapter of ACI (EPDACI) is excited to host the 2026 Student Beam Competition! This is an annual competition bringing together student teams from colleges and universities across the region to demonstrate their knowledge, creativity, and engineering expertise through the design and testing of concrete beams. Participants will apply classroom concepts to real-world structural challenges, connect with industry professionals, and compete for top recognition within the ACI community.

We look forward to a dynamic day of innovation, collaboration, and friendly competition as we celebrate the next generation of concrete professionals on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:30 AM at the Widener University Structures Laboratory in Chester, PA.

DATE:

Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

LOCATION:

Widener University Structures Laboratory

E. 17th Street & Melrose Avenue,

Chester, PA 19013

PRIZES:

First Prize: $1,500
Second Prize: $1,000
Third Prize: $500

QUESTIONS:

Contact Student Beam Competition Chairman,

Steve Cole, 267-280-2997, steve.a.cole@verizon.net

CHALLENGE:

Design and construct a concrete beam (spanning 3'=0' and reinforced with #3 bars) to fail as close as possible to an ultimate midspan concentrated load of 6,000 pounds.

ELIGIBILITY:

Undergraduate students enrolled at any college or university.

ENTRY DEADLINES:

Entry Form Part I due NO later than March 13, 2026.
Entry Form Part II & Beam Sketch due NO later than April 10, 2026.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

*Click on each form below for detailed information related to submitting an entry.