Student Competition and Welcome You Here As Our Guests

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

STUDENT WEST POINT, NY COMPETITION

UPSTATE NEW YORK REGION 16TH-18TH APRIL 2015

EVENTS: • Concrete Canoe • Steel Bridge • Mead Paper • Mystery Event

Contents Important Contacts and Phone Numbers ...... 2 Welcome! ...... 3 Scavenger Hunt!...... 4 General Information ...... 5 Security ...... 5 Safety/Rules ...... 5 Meals ...... 5 Competition Timeline ...... 6 Map of Post ...... 9 Map of On Post Parking (Vicinity of Holleder Center and Michie Stadium) ...... 10 Maps to Camp Buckner ...... 11 Map of Camp Buckner ...... 13 Eisenhower Hall Map with Parking Highlighted ...... 14 Directions to West Point ...... 15 Mystery Event ...... 16 Sponsors ...... 17

Important Contacts and Phone Numbers

Conference Contacts CDT Kelsey Jang (Registration and Mead) (206) 676-2996 CDT Max Smith (Concrete Canoe) (716) 338-5060 CDT Kendall Hamm (Mystery Event) (828) 502-9534 CDT Bobby Wendel (Steel Bridge) (203) 885-4530 MAJ Young Chun (973) 224-8377

West Point Emergency Numbers Military Police Station (845) 938-3333 Keller Army Hospital (845) 938-4004/4005 Central Guard Room (845) 938-3030 West Point Fire Dept. (845) 938-4043 OR 911

Highland Falls Emergency Numbers Highland Falls Police (845) 446-4911 Highland Falls Fire Department (845) 446-2040 Town of Highlands Ambulance (845) 446-3101

Hardware/Other True Value Hardware (845) 446-4541 302 Main St. Highland Falls, NY Servistar Hardware (845) 446-2062 313 Main St. Highland, NY Wal-Mart (845) 783-3505 288 Larkin Dr. Monroe, NY Target (845) 783-5661 128 Bailey Farm Rd. Harriman, NY

Welcome! A Welcome Message from Lieutenant Colonel Brad Wambeke, Acting Director, Civil Engineering Division Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Welcome to the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. We are excited to be the host school for the 2015 Upstate New York Region American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Competition and welcome you here as our guests. The West Point Student Chapter officers have invested a tremendous amount of time into the planning and execution of the many activities included in this event. We anticipate about 350 attendees from 14 schools will be here to participate.

During your time at West Point, I hope you are able to spend some time enjoying the rich history that “your military academy” has to offer. West Point was first established in 1802 and is identified by ASCE as the Nation’s First School of Civil Engineering. Please take time to walk around the academy to enjoy such things as Trophy Point which features Battle Monument, many historic weapons from the ages and a million-dollar view of the Hudson River Valley, the Cadet Chapel, the West Point Cemetery, and the many statues and other historic stone buildings that have stood the test of time.

West Point is a unique institution charged with educating, training and inspiring its graduates to be leaders of character to serve the Nation. Each class enters with approximately 1300 cadets and graduates with about 1000 after 47 months at the Academy. The program is rigorous containing academic, physical and military components that develop a well-rounded graduate able to face the strenuous requirements of today’s Army. During their summers, cadets take part in intensive military training at West Point and abroad which exposes them to the Army and prepares them for their future duties as Army officers. During their senior year, cadets select a branch of service which can include the Army Corps of Engineers, Infantry, Aviation or one of many other branches. Graduates typically serve a minimum of five years on active duty in that branch and three years as members of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).

I also encourage each of you to take advantage of this time to learn something not only about civil engineering, but about the experiences your fellow students are having as part of their education. Please enjoy your time here and have fun. Let me or any of my students and faculty members know if there is anything we can do to make this event a better experience for you.

Scavenger Hunt!

To complete an item each team must document their presence with a picture of their team at the site/with the individual depicted, and each picture must contain a “team mascot.” All submissions should be put into a power point file and sent to [email protected] with the subject line of “SCHOOL NAME ASCE SCAVENGER HUNT” (ex. USMA ASCE SCAVENGER HUNT) no later than 9:00AM on Saturday 18 April 2015.

Trophy Point/Great Chain From Battle Monument All Civil War Battery Row This row of cannons 1778-1782, the Great Chain was Cannons face downwards so “the was collected over the years as the strung 500 yards across the Hudson country will never raise arms against US Army has been involved in River to act as a barrier to enemy itself again.” This is the largest different wars. ships trying to travel the river during polished shaft of granite in the the Revolution. Western Hemisphere. Dean’s House The current Dean of Eisenhower Statue One of the two Kosciuszko’s Garden This garden the Academic board is Brigadier President’s from West Point (along was designed by Thaddeus General Timothy Trainor, USMA with Ulysses S. Grant) “Ike” was a Kosciuszko, the Polish engineer who class of 1983. He was formerly the member of the class of 1915 “The oversaw the construction of the Head of the Department of Systems class the stars fell on.” General defenses at West Point during the Engineering. Bonus point for a Eisenhower served as the Supreme American Revolution. He used this picture of your team with BG Allied Commander during World garden as a relaxation spot. Trainor! War II. Superintendent’s House The Commandant’s House The current Washington Statue George current “Supe” is Lieutenant General “Comm” is Brigadier General John Washington was the original planner Robert Caslen, USMA Class of Thompson, USMA Class of 1986. behind using West Point as a 1975. Bonus point for a picture of Bonus point for a picture of your fortification during the American your team with LTG Caslen! This is team with BG Thompson! This is a Revolution. Due to security a private residence, please private residence, please maintain constraints this photo must be maintain a respectful distance. a respectful distance. taken from diagonal walk. Patton Statue General Patton, class Thayer Statue Colonel Sylvanus MacArthur Statue USMA Class of of 1909. His statue faces away from Thayer is known as the “father of the 1903. His Thayer Award Speech the library because it was said as a military academy” based on reforms from May 1962 (excerpts printed on cadet he could never find it. he made as superintendent (1817- monument) is perhaps the most well 1833). Most of his changes are still known speech given at West Point. in effect today. Redoubt Four This was a position The American Soldier Monument Beat Navy Tunnel The most of Colonial artillery to protect West This monument is dedicated to the legendary rivalry in sports, the Point from an attack during the American Soldier, America’s Sons Army-Navy rivalry spans anything Revolution. It offers a phenomenal and Daughters, who every graduate that cadets and midshipman can find view of West Point. will have the opportunity to serve to compete in. Athletics, clubs, and and lead after graduation. spirit in general are common topics. Sedgwick’s Monument Major Flag Pole The “Truck” (ball) at the Individual pictures: General John Sedgwick, class of top of the flag pole has a bullet, a Cadet Private 1837. MG Sedgwick was the match, and a razor inside of it. If the Cadet Corporal highest ranking Union Casualty post is ever taken, the last survivor is Cadet Sergeant during the Civil War. West Point supposed to climb to the top of the Cadet Officer with class ring lore has it if a cadet sneaks out after flagpole, get the truck, use the razor Lieutenant Colonel Wambeke curfew in the full dress uniform, to cut the stars off the flag to Lieutenant Colonel Quadrato under arms (carrying the issued rifle preserve the union, use the match to Major Chun or saber) and spins Sedgwick’s spurs set fire to the rest of it, and use the Captain Gleich the night before a final exam the bullet to shoot himself. Captain Biggerstaff cadet will earn a passing grade. Points Possible: 26

General Information

Security The Security Force tasked to protect West Point WILL NOT let anyone who appears over the age of 16 on to the post itself without a Picture ID. Picture ID's include drivers licenses, passports, and school IDs; however, driver's licenses, passports, or other government IDs are preferred. Please do not over look this, as it is non-negotiable.

Also, any buses or trucks must enter through Stony Lonesome Gate. No other gate at West Point will allow buses or trucks to enter. Vans may only enter thru either Stony Lonesome or Thayer Gates. Safety/Rules The speed limit at West Point is 25 mph unless posted otherwise. Also, there is no smoking within the Cadet Area or in any building at West Point. Consuming any alcoholic beverage at West Point is also prohibited unless in designated facilities. Meals Meal Time Location THURSDAY Lunch Not Provided N/A Dinner 5pm-7pm Holleder Center FRIDAY Breakfast Not Provided* N/A Lunch 11:30pm-1:30pm Holleder Center Dinner Not Provided N/A SATURDAY Breakfast Not Provided N/A Lunch 11:30am-2:00pm Lake Popolopen Dinner 6:30pm-9:00pm Eisenhower Hall Ballroom

*There will be concession stands open during breakfast in the Holleder Center to purchase coffee, bagels, etc. These concessions will remain open at lunch to allow nonregistered guests the opportunity to buy food.

Competition Timeline THURSDAY 8:00am-1:00pm Registration Kimsey Athletic Center Rules for Scavenger Hunt distributed in program, teams may begin immediately. 8:00am-1:00pm Bridge/Canoe Unloading Holleder Center 12:00pm-3:30pm Mead Paper Presentations Nowak Auditorium Order: 1. West Point (12:30) 7. SUNY Buffalo (2:00) 2. Hudson Valley Community College 8. Clarkson University (2:10) (12:50) 9. SUNY College of Technology at 3. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1:00) Canton (2:20) 4. SUNY Broome (1:10) 10. Rochester Institute of Technology 5. SUNY Institute of Technology (1:20) (2:30) 6. Cornell University (1:30) 11. École de Technologie Supérieure (2:40) *ten minute break* 12. École Polytechnique de Montréal (2:50) 5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner Holleder Center 6:00pm-9:00pm Steel Bridge Presentations Nowak Auditorium Order: 1. Syracuse University (6:00) *ten minute break 2. École de Technologie Supérieure (6:10) 8. Rochester Institute of Technology 3. SUNY Buffalo (6:20) (7:20) 4. École Polytechnique de Montréal (6:30) 9. Cornell University (7:30) 5. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (6:40) 10. Clarkson University (7:40) 6. Hudson Valley Community College 11. West Point (7:50) (6:50) 12. University of Waterloo (8:00) 7. SUNY College of Technology at Canton (7:00)

FRIDAY 7:00am-8:00am Steel Bridge Display and Holleder Center Judging 8:00am-9:00am Steel Bridge Captain’s Holleder Center Meeting 9:00am-5:00pm Steel Bridge Competition Holleder Center Order: 1. École Polytechnique de Montréal 7. Rochester Institute of Technology 2. Syracuse University 8. Clarkson University 3. Hudson Valley Community College 9. SUNY College of Technology at 4. SUNY Buffalo Canton 5. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 10. Cornell University 6. West Point 11. University of Waterloo 12. École de Technologie Supérieure 9:00am-4:00pm Concrete Canoe Displays Holleder Center 10:00am-2:00pm Concrete Canoe Nowak Auditorium Presentations Order: 1. École de Technologie Supérieure 6. West Point (11:25) (10:00) 7. Rochester Institute of Technology 2. Cornell University (10:15) (11:40) 3. Clarkson University (10:30) 8. SUNY Broome (11:55) 4. SUNY Buffalo (10:45) 9. Hudson Valley Community College 5. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (11:00) (12:10 pm) *10 Minute Break* 10. École Polytechnique de Montréal (12:25 pm)

11:00am-1:00pm Static Weapons Display Holleder Center Concession Area 11:00am-4:00pm Mystery Event I- see page 16 Washington Hall 1:30pm-3:30-pm Lunch 4th Floor of Kimsey

SATURDAY 6:00am-7:20am Concrete Canoe Unloading Lake Popolopen Order: (for unloading, swamp test, & endurance races) 1. Clarkson University,6:00am 5. West Point, 6:20am 2. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 6. SUNY Broome, 6:20am 6:00am 7. École Polytechnique de Montréal, 3. Cornell University, 6:10am 6:30am 4. Hudson Valley Community College, 8. SUNY Buffalo, 6:30am 6:10am 9. École de Technologie Supérieure, 6:40am 10. Rochester Institute of Technology, 6:40am

7:20am-7:45am Captain’s Meeting Lake Popolopen 8:00am-3:00pm Concrete Canoe Lake Popolopen Competition Consists of: Swamp Test Women’s Sprint Women’s Endurance Men’s Sprint Men’s Endurance Co-ed Sprint Heat Order: (Sprints) Heat 1: Hudson Valley Community College & SUNY Buffalo Heat 2: Clarkson University & École Polytechnique de Montréal Heat 3: SUNY Broome & Rochester Institute of Technology Heat 4: École de Technologie Supérieure & West Point Heat 5: Cornell University & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 11:30am-2:00pm Lunch 5:00pm-6:30pm Business Meeting 6:30pm-9:00pm Awards Banquet Lake Popolopen Eisenhower Hall

Map of Post

A: Holiday Inn and Highland Falls B: Thayer Gate C: Stony Lonesome Gate D: Washington Gate EXIT ONLY- out this way to Camp Buckner E: Eisenhower “Ike” Hall F: Holleder Center and Christl Arena (see next page) G: Kimsey and Nowak Auditorium (South end of Michie Stadium)

Map of On Post Parking (Vicinity of Holleder Center and Michie Stadium)

Maps to Camp Buckner

Map of Camp Buckner

Eisenhower Hall Map with Parking Highlighted

Directions to West Point

Civilian Vehicles may only enter through either Stony Lonesome Gate (recommended because of proximity to competition facilities) or Thayer Gate. Washington Gate exits out to NY-218 but only DOD vehicles can enter through this gate. Civilian vehicles can exit through Washington.

From New York State Thruway (from the North) Exit the Thruway at exit 17 (Newburgh). Pay toll and follow signs to Route 84. Proceed on Route 84 East. Take exit 10 (do not cross Hudson River). Turn right at end of exit ramp and proceed on Route 9W South. Proceed through town and city of Newburgh. Stay on Route 9W for approximately 15 miles, traversing over Storm King Mountain. Continue on Route 9W South to either Stony Lonesome or Thayer gate.

From New York State Thruway (from the South) Take exit 16 (Harriman) off New York State Thruway. Pay toll and take immediate right off first exit. At traffic light, take left on to Route 32 South. Follow signs for Route 6/West Point. At third traffic light (just past overpass), take left on to Route 6 East. Route 6 East will ultimately meet Route 293 at top of large, climbing hill. Follow Route 293 East toward West Point. Proceed to Route 9W South in order to reach Stony Lonesome or Thayer gates.

From Interstate 84 (from the North and East) Cross Hudson River on Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Take exit 10S. Turn right at exit and proceed to next traffic light. Turn right on to Route 9W South. Proceed through town and city of Newburgh. Stay on route 9W for approximately 15 miles, traversing over Storm King Mountain. Continue on Route 9W South to either Stony Lonesome or Thayer gate.

Directions to Camp Buckner

From West Point: Exit West Point through Washington gate onto Highway 218. Follow 218 until the intersection with Highway 293, you will pass Victor Constant Ski Slope and the West Point Golf Course, both on your left. Follow 293 South for approximately 4.1 miles and Camp Buckner will be on your right.

From Holiday Inn, Fort Montgomery Exit the Holiday Inn and turn right onto 9W North. Follow this for almost 4 miles and then take the exit for Highway 218 toward Highway 293/US-6. The West Point Golf Course will be on your right. Take a sharp left to head underneath the 9W bridge and merge onto Highway 293. Follow this South for approximately 4.1 miles and Camp Buckner will be on your right.

All maps in this program courtesy of Google Maps and Google Earth.

Mystery Event

The traditional Mystery Event this year will focus on some of the military aspects of being a Cadet at West Point and a Soldier in the United States Army! We invite you to take a break from the Steel Bridge competitions when your team is free and meet our shuttle services outside Tate Rink. Cadets will escort you to Washington Hall where the event will commence.

The event will be open from 11am-4pm on Friday, and you are free to head there whenever works best for your team. Expect the total event time to take about 30 minutes, not counting transportation. Only 7-9 people will be able to participate, but others are welcome to attend and watch.