ZAPOPAN, Jalisco; October 10, 2023.- The American Concrete Institute Student Chapter at Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara is proud to announce its recent win in the "Mortar Workability" competition during the American Concrete Institute (ACI)National Student Chapter Meeting, held at the Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa (UAS) in Mazatlán, Sinaloa.
The ENACE
The Encuentro Nacional de Capítulos Estudiantiles del ACI (ENACE) is an annual event that brings together students from all over Mexico interested in the field of concrete. This year, ENACE attracted more than 600 students from more than 25 universities across the country and offered a variety of activities, including lectures, workshops, construction site visits, and a student competition.
The competition presented an exciting challenge in which more than 44 teams from 25 universities competed to design and manufacture a mortar mix with optimum flowability and stability. The evaluation criteria included flowability, stability, a detailed mix report and production cost.
Victory and Recognition
The team representing Panamericana demonstrated its excellence in this challenge and won first place in the "Mortar Workability" competition, an achievement that highlights its commitment to quality and innovation in the field of concrete.
The prize for the winning team includes the opportunity to attend the ACI International Convention, to be held in New Orleans next year, all expenses paid.
Members of ACI UP GDL
The ACI UP GDL Student Chapter is made up of 15 students from the Civil Engineering and Architecture programs, who have stood out for their dedication and passion for concrete. These students are:
- Samuel Gutierrez (ICA)
- Daniela Alvarenga (ICA)
- Matías Camacho (ICA)
- Diego de la Cruz (ICA)
- Ismael Rosales (ICA)
- Saul Béjar (ICA)
- Luis Godínez (ICA)
- Stephany Barraza (ARQ)
- Alexander Pedroza (ARQ)
- Julieta Carral (ARQ)
- Ana Sofia Ramírez (ARQ)
- Aintzane Aguirre (ARQ)
- Pablo Cabrera (ARQ)
This achievement would not have been possible without the invaluable support of faculty advisors, career directors and sponsors. The ACI UP GDL Student Chapter wishes to express its gratitude to: M. I. Francis Gutiérrez Gutiérrez and Ing. Elena Aurora Álvarez Acosta, advisory professors, M. I. Luis Amezcua Eccius, director of the Civil Engineering and Administration career, Arq. Rocío Name Fernández, director of the Architecture career, Lucila Abrego Rodríguez, for their constant support and guidance and the valuable sponsors: Cadys Maquinaria Ligera, Nirva Construcciones, 5M Concretos, El Financiero Tequila, Delta Aplicaciones and G&B.
"Their generosity and support were critical to our success in this competition. competition. We are grateful to them for their confidence in our chapter and for contributing to our academic and professional formation." - Samuel Gutierrez, member of ACI UP GDL.
The Universidad Panamericana Campus Guadalajara is proud to have such a dedicated and talented student chapter, and looks forward to continued success in future concrete-related competitions and events. We congratulate the students and everyone involved in this achievement.
