SAMPE Composite Beam Competition

We participate in the SAMPE student beam competition, designing, building, and testing composite beams made out of carbon, glass, and natural fibers.
Striving to design and build the lightest beams (under two pounds) to hold a certain amount of weight (2500-9000 pounds) this competition requires optimizing our design and applying concepts we learn in class.
Last year, at the competition in Long Beach, CA, our glass fiber I-beam teams hit design load of 7000lbs and placed 4th and 5th out of 14 teams!
This year, we had seven teams competing in May in North Carolina in carbon fiber, glass fiber, and natural fiber categories. All seven teams hit design load, with our Carbon Fiber Square Beam team placing 3rd!

Check out some pictures below:

Team members at the 2019 SAMPE Conference in North Carolina!

We would love any help with sponsorships, materials, or mentorship!

Please contact us at sampeucla@gmail.com if you would like to support us!

Thank you to our current sponsors: