EPDACI Student Beam Competition

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EPDACI Student Beam Competition

April 18, 2026 to April 18, 2026
Starting Time:   11:30 AM EST

Widener University
E. 17th Street and Melrose Ave
Chester , PA   United States
Sponsor(s): Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware - ACI Chapter

Description:
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.

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

Eligibility:
Undergraduate students enrolled at any college or university.

Additional Information:
For further information including an entry application and complete rules, please log on to the chapter website at www.epdaci.org

Entry Form Part I must be received no later than March 13, 2026

Entry Form Part II & Beam Sketch must be received no later than April 10, 2026
For additional on-line info, click on the link below:
Beam Competition

For more information, contact:
Steve Cole
EPDACI Chapter
PO Box 1155
Havertown, PA    19803    United States
Phone: 267.280.2997

        
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