National Concrete Canoe Competition
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| Audience/Grade: | College Freshman - College Senior |
| Discipline(s): |
Civil Engineering Design General Engineering, Engineering Science |
| Special Topic(s): |
Student Competitions Engineering Photo Competition |
| Learning Resource Type: | Community - Award/Recognition/Scholarship |
| Media Type: | WWW |
| Author(s): | ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) |
| Description: | "The Concrete Canoe Competition was designed to provide civil engineering students an opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience and leadership skills by working with concrete mix designs and project management. Organizers, sponsors and participants are dedicated to building awareness of concrete technology and application, as well as the versatility and durability of concrete as a construction material, among civil engineering students, educators, practitioners, the concrete industry and the general public. They also strive to increase awareness among industry leaders, opinion makers and the general public of civil engineering as a dynamic and innovative profession essential to society. In its 20-year history, the National Concrete Canoe Competition has challenged the knowledge, creativity and stamina of more than 400 teams and 5000 students. In 2007, more than 200 teams competed in 18 regional competitions to qualify for participation at the national level." |
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| Keywords: | Design, Civil Engineering |
| Is Component of |
Concrete Canoes - Civil Engineers Host Student Competition |
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| Related ABET Criteria: |
(c) Design a system, component, or process |
| Use of Resource: | Design competition for project-based learning and motivating students. It helps develop team, design and multidisciplinary skills. |
| Difficulty: | Medium |
| Interactivity Level: | Very Low |
| Version Info | |
| Publication Date: | 2007 |
| Platform/Format: | WWW |
| Cost: | Free |
| Download URL: | http://content.asce.org/inside/nccc2007/index.html |
| Metadata: | IEEE LOM Record |
| Collection: |
NEEDS
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