Concrete Canoe is a year-long student project focused on the design and construction of a canoe made out of concrete to compete in an annual competition at the Pacific Southwest Symposium (PSWS). To prepare for the competition, the fall quarter is dedicated to the research and development of concrete canoe while the winter quarter is devoted to the construction and refinement of the concrete canoe. During the school year, students have the opportunity to work closely with captains to develop a unique concrete mix design, perform structural analysis, create an aesthetic design of the canoe, construct the canoe, and train to row the canoe in water. There are many opportunities to get involved, as Concrete Canoe provides applicable hands-on experience, and technical knowledge that is beneficial academically and professionally. Students of all class levels are welcome to join and learn.

​If you are interested in participating in this project, feel free to reach out to the co-Project Managers, Elizabeth Wildt ​(ccasceuci@gmail.com) and Maddox Reyes (maddoxar@uci.edu) .

Timber Strong Design Build is a project that provides unique insight and hands-on experience for the next generation of structural engineers involved in a sustainable design and construction. The Timber project enables students to gain experience in performing crucial aspects of real world structural engineering practices such as design, analysis, planning, construction, and 3D modeling. Students design and build a two-story wood playhouse that will withstand gravity and seismic loads during the Pacific Southwest Symposium. 

​If you are interested in participating in this project, feel free to reach out to the Co-Project Managers, Mallika Kumaraguru (mallikk@uci.edu), David Montalvo (djmontal@uci.edu), or asce.uci.timber@gmail.com (General email).

The Transportation Project varies each year and covers a variety of topics, with a focus on either design or traffic analysis. Each project involves a series of existing conditions, such as nonstandard features, lack of safety, and projected growth in traffic volume. These conditions are taken into account in a proposal and feasibility study which involves cost estimates, environmental impact analysis, and more. Past projects include the redesign of a highway intersection, analyzing the Level of Service (congestion) impact increased development will have on the surrounding community, and managing pick up/drop off congestion for Transportation Network Companies such as Uber/Lyft at LAX. 

If you are interested in participating with this project, feel free to reach out to the Co-Project Managers, Justin Cheng (jcheng30@uci.edu) and Benjamin Chang (bchang11@uci.edu).

ASCE is proud to announce that we received 1st place in surveying at the 2019 PSWS!

Surveying is the technique of collecting information by analyzing the spatial distribution of land, and it is ultimately the foundation of all infrastructure. This project typically requires hands-on work by using equipment to measure angles of elevation and distances between given points. Due to the pandemic, the project consisted of creating a topographic map and profile leveling to represent change in elevation and the shape of the terrain.

​If you are interested in participating in this project, feel free to reach out to the Co-Project Managers, Nathan Chavez (Chaveznr@uci.edu) and Katelyn Benitez (katelymb@uci.edu).

PCI Mini-Beam is a project teaching students to construct a miniature prestressed concrete beam. The team grants experience in design and calculations, while providing exposure of mechanics of materials. PCI Mini-Beam project team members can expect to gain very hands-on experience. Rules for the competition are typically revealed at the competition's start. 

If you are interested in participating in this project, feel free to reach out to the Project Manager, Chris Rodriguez (chrisjr6@uci.edu).