UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
ASCE STUDENT CHAPTER
ABOUT
The UI ASCE Student chapter membership is composed of civil engineering students from the University of Idaho. Our chapter was chartered in 1926 and was one of the earliest ASCE student chapters established. Civil engineering has always been a mainstay at the UI, with two of the first four graduates receiving degrees in civil engineering. The UI ASCE Student Chapter is a member of the ASCE Pacific Northwest Region, which includes schools from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Canada. Our members participate in many activities including the National Student Steel Bridge Competition, National Concrete Canoe Competition, surveying, technical paper competitions, and much more.
1926
Year
Chartered
82
ASCE
Members
30
Conference
Appearances
10
Awards Won
STEEL BRIDGE
Preconstruction Planning
Bridges are designed to meet criteria assigned to the team prior to conference. Bridges are commonly designed to combat deflection, examine weight distribution, and provide for safe construction.
Design &
Testing
Using Civil 3D AutoCad and SAP 2000 the bridge model is tested and modified through several iterations until all criteria are met while maximizing all opportunities for points in the competition.
Construction
Management
Material is purchased using a set budget and constructed in the University of Idaho shop. Through the use of student machining skill sets and design preparations the bridge is constructed.
CONCRETE CANOE
Material &
Mold Design
The canoe team and their advisory staff meet to discuss both material choices for competition and shape construction to maximize all opportunities for points in the competition at regionals.
Fabrication &
Pour
Once the material has been tested and approved, the canoe is formed during a single pour day. With the help of a mold, the concrete mixture is placed on the canoe to set for a month.
Competition
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The canoe is then transported to the regional conference where it undergoes a series of tests including whether it will float after being sunk and a canoe race against other regional schools.
OUR WORK
President: Erik Eyre Vice President: Alex Newton Concrete Canoe Captain: Josh Krause Steel Bridge Captain: Amanda Kalab Treasurer: Tony Clay Secretary: Antonio Sencion
UI ASCE members work hard to not only participate in many of the university hosted events, but they also look for opportunities to volunteer for their group. As an ASCE member there is always a chance to get to know other members and build friendships while working together.
Boise State University Carroll College Gonzaga University Idaho State University Montana State University Montana Tech of the University of Montana Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State University Portland State University Saint Martin's University Seattle University University of Alaska Anchorage
Networking is something that UI ASCE takes seriously. They continuously provide opportunities to meet professionals in the field while also inviting speakers to campus every semester to speak about their careers and experiences while going to school to become a civil engineer. Events have also been held outside of Moscow including Spokane, Washington and Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, and Boise, Idaho areas.
SPONSORS
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call: 208-885-6782 or fill out the following form.
University of Idaho
Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1022
Moscow, ID 83844-1022
Tel: 208-885-6782
Membership
To become a member of UI's ASCE Student Chapter please contact Erik Eyre
Support our chapter through the GIVE link using the designation:
College of Engineering Student Clubs - ASCE