About Us
Concrete Canoe is one of UConn’s most prestigious civil engineering student groups that puts each team member’s problem solving skills to the test. Concrete Canoe is involved within a larger student chapter of ASCE, a national society of civil engineers. This society has long supported student groups like Concrete Canoe, which allows students to truly apply themselves in a way where they can see the real-life, tangible results of their hard work.
Each year, the student organization is dedicated to building a concrete canoe and participating in a nationwide competition.
The Challenge:
– Design an appropriate concrete mix
– Choose the best type and amount of reinforcement
– Transport the canoe to the competition venue
– Give a panel presentation
– Deliver an in-depth design paper
– Race against other teams in the canoe we make!
ALL MAJORS ARE WELCOME!
Our Mission
The University of Connecticut Concrete Canoe Association challenges engineering students to apply civil engineering principles in the design, construction, and racing of a canoe made entirely of concrete.
Other objectives include:
- Increasing general awareness of concrete technology and its innovative applications
- Providing a platform for students to apply and expand their engineering knowledge in a practical, hands-on environment
- Fostering the professional development of aspiring civil engineers, preparing them for successful careers in the industry.
History
Founded in 2013, UConn Concrete Canoe been making waves ever since! Here are some of our past accomplishments:
From 2013 to 2017, UConn climbed from 14th to 10th to 8th place!
The 4430 Express placed 4th at the 2017 ASCE Northeast Regional
With sweet victory, the 2017 Dairy Fairy claimed 2nd overall at competition
With a spooktacular competition in 2019, Graveyacht placed 2nd
During Covid, the Kaiju Kanoe terrorized the competition by winning 1st place in 2021
The Concrete Crustacean swam to 4th overall in 2024
A Flash Into the Past
1974 UConn Daily Campus Article
