Welcome to the new home for ASCE in the Truckee Meadows!

Here you will find useful information on the American Society of Civil Engineers in the Truckee Meadows. Members of ASCE Truckee Meadows, as well as the general public, will find a lot of useful ASCE information on this site. This website will keep you up to date on upcoming events, newsletters, meeting minutes, useful links, sponsorship information, the younger members group, and the annual Marv Byars Golf Tournament.

Under the guidance of a Board of Directors, ASCE Truckee Meadows strives to provide practicing engineers, as well as the general public, up to date information on the Civil Engineering Profession at home and abroad. If you feel like there is more that we can do with this site to better serve you and/or the profession please don't hesitate to contact our webmaster.

ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch Officer Elections

ASCE TMB Raffles Off Hot Air Balloon Rides

Have you ever wanted to take part in the Reno Hot Air Balloon Races or maybe just wanted to ride in a hot air balloon? Well now is your chance! ASCE Truckee Meadows is raffling off rides in our hot air balloon during the Reno Hot Air Balloon Races. You can contact any ASCE board member and request your tickets. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Two winners will be chosen! There will be one flight for two on Friday, September 10 and one flight for two on Saturday, September 11.

Winners will be notified by phone. All flights are subject to cancellation due to weather. Sunday, September 12 is available as an alternate flight day in the event of a weather cancellation. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used for ASCE outreach at the event.

UNR Concrete Canoe Gets New Home

By: Robert Coomes, EIT

The UNR Concrete Canoe team found out recently that the seismic lab at the University is going to be expanding and more hydraulic lines are going to be run in the building’s basement, thus displacing the team. With the success that the team has had over the past few years, there was a concern about where the team could continue to build the boats and still remain successful. Other schools have used off campus facilities and others use storage units on campus.

In an effort to continue the program’s success, it was decided that an on campus facility would be the best option, but there was no clear location where the team could move. After several discussions, the team ran out of idea and started looking at other alternatives. After a meeting with President Glick’s staff and a presentation to the UNR Board of Regents the team found some help. President Glick’s office said that they would like to help the team find a new home. With the assistance of Kelly Lyttle (Formerly Kelly Doyle), Dr. David Sanders, Dr. Amy Childress, President Glick (and his entire staff) and several other University employees the team has found a new home for the canoe team.

The new facility is located on the southeast side of campus and is about the same size of the current construction facility. The building was part of the College of Agriculture and the room that the team is receiving is part of the old genomics center. The team is awaiting a move from the seismic lab while the building is updated to be able to support the needs of the team. There are two high pressure air lines, a water spigot, electrical outlets, and an overhead heater being installed by the University at no cost to the team. The new facility also has room to park the canoe team’s 26 ft trailer in a secured parking lot that requires key access.

The UNR Concrete Canoe Team has been blessed to have the support of University Staff throughout this process and is very excited to be moving into their new home. As soon as the utilities are installed, the team will begin the process of moving all of their gear to the new location. The new facility should serve the team very well over the next few years and hopefully they can continue to be a strong presence both regionally and nationally.