BIT is making concrete canoe history, first team from India competing says ASCE news
BIT is making concrete canoe history, first team from India competing says ASCE news
ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition was hosted by the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, USA on June 7-9, 2019. For this competition, each of the participating teams needs to build their own canoe using concrete and ensure it remains sturdy, light in the water. This would mean providing students with a practical application of the engineering principles they learned in class and challenging the student’s knowledge, creativity and stamina while showcasing the versatility and durability of concrete as a building material. It demands meticulous planning, studying of various elements and innovation.
After a year of detailed planning and dedicated execution by each member of the team BIT`ians YALIVIL with 40 aspiring Civil Engineering undergrads, passionate about innovation and advancement in the evergreen field of engineering, participated and won first prize in the Indian Region Concrete Canoe Competition conducted by the American Society of Civil Engineers – Student Conference held at Mukesh Patel School of Engineering, Technology and Management, NMIMS University Mumbai. The first Indian team to represent ASCE – INDIA Section in the National Concrete Canoe Competition at Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, USA.
The 2019 National Concrete Canoe Competition was held at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, with a hot, humid, and colorful Display Day. Display Day always is a great venue for teams to show off their creativity, with the beautiful canoes and innovative concrete mixes displayed beside thematic, often fun displays.
What ASCE News Says about BIT
The Bannari Amman Institute of Technology is making concrete canoe history, marking the first time in NCCC history that a team from India is competing. BIT sent a large student contingent, ready to learn and compete. Their “Veeralai” canoe is huge (nearly 550 pounds), so even simple things like carrying it across campus to get a team photo are difficult, but many other schools in the field have lent helping hands, including students from Western Kentucky University and the University of Washington.
“People here have been very helpful,” said one of BIT’s team captains, “It’s a big moment for our school. It’s a big moment for India.”
Members of the BIT team placing their canoe through swamp test (Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, USA).
Great news! This is just the beginning of remarkable accomplishments. This project would never be complete with a bunch of talented students and inspiring staff. On behalf of our management, we would like to congratulate the team and supporting staff for their hard work and dedication.
Dreaming big becomes an addiction where there is a team of highly talented members.
All the best for your future endeavors.
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