Event Overview
On February 26th, 2025, the Civil Engineering Department at Tishk International University, in collaboration with the TIU ACI Student Chapter and ACI-Kurdistan Chapter, hosted the official American Concrete Institute (ACI) recognized Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition. This innovative event successfully connected theoretical knowledge with practical engineering applications.
Participation Statistics
The competition featured:
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150+ students from 9 universities across Kurdistan Region
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32 competing teams in hands-on concrete design challenge
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Two bowling balls prepared by each team during two-week preparation period
Technical Evaluation
Entries were assessed by five distinguished university professors based on:
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Bowling ball casting quality
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Drop test performance (durability and impact resistance)
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Compressive strength test results
Competition Results
🏆 First Place: University of Raparin
🥈 Second Place: Tishk International University
🥉 Third Place: University of Duhok
Educational Impact
Beyond technical competition, participants enhanced:
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Teamwork and collaboration skills
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Professional networking opportunities
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Practical understanding of structural materials
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Confidence in engineering applications
Acknowledgments
Sponsors:
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Tishk International University
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IBERIA Ready Mix Concrete
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4BridgeS
Organizing Committee:
Special recognition to the dedicated students and faculty members whose efforts ensured the event’s successful execution.
This competition demonstrated excellence in engineering education and industry-academia collaboration, providing valuable practical experience for future civil engineers.
Keywords: FRC Competition, Bowling Ball Design, Fiber Reinforced Concrete, ACI Recognition, Engineering Education, Concrete Technology, Student Competition, Kurdistan Universities, Practical Learning
