2008 Competition Information

The PCI Student Education Committee is inviting entries from students to participate in the Engineering Student Design Competition for the 2007–08 academic year. Each student team must work with a PCI Producer Member to build a precast concrete beam, no more than 18 feet long. The beams will be tested and prizes awarded for best performance in the stated areas. Again this year there is an optional Innovative Division, where students are given the freedom to experiment with beam design and an optional mix design competition.

Contest Period

The contest begins September 15, 2007, and ends June 15, 2008. All beams should be fabricated and tested within this time frame. Applications are due by March 15, 2008, and results due by June 15, 2008 at PCI headquarters.

Use the link(s) below for the latest competition requirements and resources.

Competiton Information & Submittal Requirements
2008_Big_Beam_Brochure.pdf ( 542.9 KB PDF FILE)

For additional information about the competition or sponsorship opportunities, contact:

Michael Potts
PCI Director of Education
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
Phone: (312)583-6784
E-Mail: Email Mike Potts