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SUMMARY:Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Fred Weber \nBus 1 departs Hyatt at 6:30 am \nBus 2 departs at 6:40 am \nBus 3 departs 6:50 am \nBuses 4 & 5 depart at 7:00 am \nTours are approximately 2.5 hours and will require each participant to sign a release on the bus.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-plant-tour/
LOCATION:Fred Weber
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Tour,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Resilience & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  James Freed\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nPresentation Description: \nWe all know the importance of having a resilient and sustainable development. But what does that mean? This session dives further into the factors that make up resilience and sustainability. We will look into how this has impacted the history of modern-day precast concrete and what disasters can impact these products. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJames Freed graduated from Texas Tech University in 2015 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He currently resides in Houston\, TX with his wife\, 9-month-old daughter\, and their four dogs. He started his career in TX consulting\, focused on Site development; as well as\, being contracted to the City of Houston Public Works Department\, where he was a part of a team created to rehabilitate the storm outfalls that failed due to Hurricane Harvey. After all that design experience\, James decided to switch over to the manufacturing side of civil. He joined Rinker Materials in 2020 as a part of the engineering team where he mastered designing Reinforced Box Culverts. James now serves as a TRE with Rinker and his goal is to teach everyone the benefits of precast concrete and concrete products.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-resilience-and-sustainability/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:QC\, QA\, and QCast
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Margarita Takou\, PhD\, P.E.\, ENV SP – American Concrete Pipe Association \nPresentation Description: \n\n\n\n\nQuality Control and Assurance of the precast infrastructure is streamlined with a plethora of peer reviewed practices and tools that will be discussed during this presentation. These tools are available starting from production in the plant level to inspection throughout its service life. The short-term reward of minimal quality control and assurance cost or time saving during production\, construction\, and post installation inspection is usually far outweighed by the consequences of unscheduled maintenance. \n\n\nThe use of proven and resilient products as well as consistency in inspection\, reporting\, personnel training\, and equipment verification is required to ensure our infrastructure reaches or exceeds its designed service life. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nCurrently based in Irving\, Texas\, she has been working for the ACPA since September of 2016. As Technical Resources Manager\, she works with members and engineers on any technical items related to concrete pipes and boxes. She manages the QCast program and is also a committee staff liaison between Research\, Quality\, and Safety.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-qc-qa-qcast/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Wednesday - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pipe-show-wednesday-lunch/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Panel - Facing the Market: Challenges & Opportunities Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Location: Grand Ballroom A\, B\, and C \nPanel Leaders: Charlie Purcell\, P.E. – IA DOT \nKhalil Jaber\, P.E.\, PMP – NE DOT \nMichael Beer\, P.E. – MN DOT
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-panel-facing-the-market-challenges-opportunities-ahead/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom A\, B\, and C
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:RCP Joint Design & Gaskets
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Alan Siebenthaler – Hamilton Kent \nPresentation Description \nWith the high costs of infrastructure\, there is little doubt that watertight joints in underground conveyance and retention systems should remain watertight for their functional life\, which in most cases is at least 100 years. This has led to growing specification and inspection of pipe projects throughout North America. This means that all parties involved\, including owners\, designers\, inspectors\, suppliers and installers need to have a good understanding of the:\n– Various concrete pipe joint designs\n– Assortment of gasket styles and materials\n– Gasket and pipe testing procedures\n– Gasket and pipe installation procedures \nThe purpose of this session is to provide attendees with improved understanding of all these factors and more so they can apply to them to their next project. \nThe key learning objectives of this presentation:\n1) Understand the value of watertight joints\n2) Distinguish the differences between typical joint designs in the concrete pipe industry\n3) Recognize the variety of gaskets available for each joint design\n4) Understand the process of gasket selection\n5) Appreciate the importance of joint quality and gasket quality assurance\n6) Realize the importance of proper gasket and pipe installation \nSpeaker Bio \nAlan Siebenthaler graduated in 1996 from the University of Dayton and immediately became involved in sales and marketing in the precast concrete and concrete pipe industry. He is now the U.S. Sales Manager for Hamilton Kent\, where he has been for over 16 years. He has given numerous presentations and classes regarding joint forming equipment quality assurance\, joint design and quality assurance\, and gasket selection and installation.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-rcp-joint-designs-and-gaskets/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Improving the Design Life Cycle of Sewer Structures
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom B \nSpeaker:  Kayla Hanson – Concrete Sealants \nPresentation Description: \nThe term “corrosion” is typically associated with rusting steel or maybe even old batteries. However\, other materials besides metals are also capable of corrosion. In the right conditions\, a phenomenon called microbial induced corrosion of concrete (MICC) can degrade concrete structures and severely impact their structural integrity and service life. \nMICC is a biogenic process of concrete degradation that is observed most in wastewater structures. MICC degradation occurs above the waterline and is evidenced by rough\, pock-marked\, and pitted concrete\, and in more severe cases by diminishing and crumbling concrete paste that exposes reinforcement and leaves behind loose aggregates. \nSpecific environmental conditions must be met for MICC to occur\, including progressing through a well-defined three-phase chain of events. Some wastewater systems may never progress through the necessary chain of events for this to occur while others will be prone to extreme MICC unless proper preventative and protective measures are taken\, yet other systems may experience MICC in some structures but not in others. \nMICC is heavily researched and well-understood. MICC prevention and treatment is not one-size-fits-all; each severity level is unique and requires a solution specific to the characteristics of the system. Fortunately\, the wastewater industry is equipped with proven\, research-backed solutions that are readily available to protect wastewater infrastructure investments against the costly and damaging effects of MICC. \nDuring this one-hour session\, we will discuss what microbial induced corrosion of concrete (MICC) is and how to identify whether a structure or system is experiencing – or might be prone to – MICC. Next\, we will investigate the unique three-phase chain of events that must occur before MICC can begin. We will also discuss the specific roles that hydrogen sulfide gas\, thiobacillus bacteria\, and concrete pH play in preventing – or encouraging – MICC. Finally\, using accelerated testing models\, we will show predictive life cycles based on site conditions. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Explain what microbial induced corrosion of concrete (MICC) is and how to tell whether a structure or system is experiencing MICC.\n2. Describe the three-phase chain of events that must occur before MICC can take place.\n3. Explain the roles that hydrogen sulfide gas\, thiobacillus bacteria\, and concrete pH play in preventing – or promoting – MICC.\n4. Describe the life cycle prediction models and explain how this impacts the design life of sewer infrastructure components. \nUpon conclusion of this session\, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion showing one hour of professional development. \nSpeaker Bio: \nKayla provides technical consultation and product implementation assistance to customers\, engineers\, and end-users of all ConSeal products; she works closely with state DOTs and municipalities; and she serves as a liaison to the specifying community. \nKayla graduated from Purdue University in 2013 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an emphasis in structures. Kayla is a licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana. Prior to joining Concrete Sealants\, Kayla worked for the National Precast Concrete Association for over eight years where she most recently served as the Director of Technical Services. During her time with NPCA\, Kayla worked with various product-specific committees\, conducted Plant Evaluations at precast concrete manufacturing plants\, developed industry technical publications\, and presented educational sessions at conferences and universities across the country. \nKayla’s primary areas of interest include durability and watertightness of precast concrete structures; water and wastewater storage\, treatment\, and conveyance infrastructure; transportation infrastructure; and resilience. Kayla is also involved in industry codes and standards groups including ACI and ASTM\, and has served in various roles including the Secretary and Vice Chairman of ASTM Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-improving-the-design-life-of-sewer-structures/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom B
CATEGORIES:Engineering,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,TEM,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show and Band - Wednesday - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With 28 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pipe-show-and-band-wednesday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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