MissionThe mission of the Student Competition on cold-formed steel design is to promote higher education in cold-formed steel structural design and to encourage students to use creative thinking skills to solve engineering problems. Learning Objectives
Problem StatementIn recent years, California has faced increasingly devastating wildfires, displacing thousands of families and creating an urgent need for rapid, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions. Long Beach, while not directly in wildfire zones, has become a potential hub for transitional housing due to its infrastructure, community resources, and proximity to affected areas. Design Considerations and Challenges
Deliverables
a. A design narrative indicating design criteria and loads used for design. b. Submit fully dimensioned 2D shop drawings in PDF format to include i. Floor/Roof plans showing members and connections c. Submit calculation package in PDF format showing complete design. Calculations should illustrate load path for both gravity and lateral systems. Design software such as RISA/SAP/RSG, etc. may be used. One hand calculation minimum must be done utilizing the information provided in Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA)/Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA) manuals, American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) excerpts, and CFSEI Tech Notes. Submit "Intent to Participate" ApplicationDownload Competition Information
Student MembershipStudents are encouraged to obtain a free complimentary CFSEI membership to gain access to a wide range of benefits uniquely tailored for cold-formed steel engineers. To learn more about these benefits, please visit the link below. Become a MemberReferences
Judging Criteria
Awards
Notes:
a. Winner will have the option to present their project at the CFSEI Expo in Long Beach.
b. We encourage applicants to apply for the stipend program if they would like to attend the Expo. c. Awards are intended to be granted for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, but all three are not required to be given if submissions do not meet an acceptable standard.
The winning designs will be recognized and exhibited on appropriate platforms such as professional conferences, websites and newsletters. |