Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The 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!
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Riley Dvorak, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description We are fairly comfortable with installing RCP over 30' deep with proper design considerations - but what about the manholes the pipes connect to? This course will discuss important considerations to take into account when designing deep (round) precast structures, including: soil […]
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Mafe Pinzon, P.E. - Langley Concrete Presentation Description As cities grow, avoiding surface interruptions to install underground infrastructure has become a common practice. For this reason, trenchless installations it one of the fastest-growing construction sectors, and precast concrete has become the product of choice in many new installations due mainly […]
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Josh Beakley, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description Precast Box Culverts are a fast-growing segment of the precast culvert industry. These products have proven to be durable, and lend themselves well to accelerated bridge construction and the FHWA’s emphasis on “Every Day Counts” (EDC). However, unlike precast concrete […]
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Trevis Hanson, C.E.T. - Canadian Concrete Pipe and Precast Association Presentation Description Discover how precast concrete box culverts are made using drycast and wetcast concrete. Learn about the different precast concrete box structures and how they are installed properly for long life and proper performance. See examples of unique installations […]
Location: Fourth Floor Pre-Function Area The Poster Session is one of the many highlights at Pipe School as it gives industry personnel the opportunity to highlight and share something unique highlight with their colleagues. SEE THE POSTER SESSION ONLINE From case studies to new products and technologies, there is something for everyone at the Poster […]
Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The 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!
Location: Buses will begin loading at the Hyatt (on 4th Street) at 6pm Buses will be available at 9 pm to start returning to hotel
Location: Fred Weber Bus 1 departs Hyatt at 6:30 am Bus 2 departs at 6:40 am Bus 3 departs 6:50 am Buses 4 & 5 depart at 7:00 am Tours are approximately 2.5 hours and will require each participant to sign a release on the bus.
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: James Freed, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: We 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 […]
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Margarita Takou, PhD, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Quality 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 […]
Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The 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!
Location: Grand Ballroom A, B, and C Panel Leaders: Charlie Purcell, P.E. - IA DOT Khalil Jaber, P.E., PMP - NE DOT Michael Beer, P.E. - MN DOT
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Alan Siebenthaler - Hamilton Kent Presentation Description With 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 […]
Location: Grand Ballroom B Speaker: Kayla Hanson - Concrete Sealants Presentation Description: The 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 […]
Location: Grand Ballroom D and E VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The 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!
Location: Grand Ballroom A and B Speaker: Britt Marchman - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: The majority of problems discovered in drainage projects can be traced back to installation errors. This makes pre-installation inspection one of the greatest tools available to prevent long-term problems in your construction projects. But whose responsibility is it? And what issues […]
Location: Grand Ballroom A and B Speaker: Palisha Sthapit - Oldcastle Infrastructure Presentation Description: Excavation and Trench Safety presentation will walk the attendees through OSHA's 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations and Standards. The presentation gives an overview of different soil types, i.e. Stable Rock, Type A, Type B and Type C soil. The three […]
Location: Grand Ballroom A and B Speaker: More information coming soon! Presentation Description: For members to attend and learn about QIP Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!
Location: Regency Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
Location: Frisco 8, 9 Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker: Jason Dorsey - Center for Generational Kinetics Presented By: Besser Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Jason Dorsey’s passion is uncovering hidden insights and unexpected strategies that future-proof your organization. He has led nearly 100 benchmark research studies on four continents to separate myth from truth for leaders to take […]
Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker: Don McNutt, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: The American Concrete Pipe Association has identified 16 attributes of Reinforced Concrete Pipe that are used in marketing of this product. This presentation will provide an introduction to each of these attributes to provide a foundation for presentations that will go […]
Location: Frisco 1-5 Speaker: Trygve Hoff, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Resilience stands as the bedrock of sustainable infrastructure, ensuring longevity and adaptability amid mounting challenges. In the face of climate change, natural disasters, and manmade disasters, resilient systems can withstand shocks, recover swiftly, and continue functioning efficiently. Integrating resilient […]
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Schemionek – FBS / German Federal Association of Concrete Sewer System Presentation Description: The German Federal Association of Concrete Sewer Systems (FBS) represents the interests of its 20 member companies (85-90% market share), all of which are manufacturers of concrete pipes and man-holes. The main activities include the implementation and […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: James Freed, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Failing culvert? This presentation starts by looking at the two main forms of repair, replace, or rehabilitation: open cut and trenchless. Open cut being the most simple, will be only touched on in the beginning. The majority of this presentation will be looking […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Henry Lu, P.Eng. - Heidelberg Materials Presentation Description: From a precaster's perspective, this presentation aims to provide some intro-level knowledge in the micro-tunneling industry, such as common terminologies/methods, key definitions & feature for microtunnelling RCPs, a sample structural design, and to share a few tips for project management, pipe production and […]
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Location: Frisco 2-5 Speakers: Taylor Nielson, P.E. - City of Ogden, UT Wes Musgrove, P.E. - IA DOT Patricia Wadsack - City of Fort Worth Edward Ofori, P.E.- FHWA Graham Bettis, P.E. - TX DOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bios: More information coming soon!
Location: Frisco 2-5 Speaker: Lance Simmons, P.E. - TxDOT Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: More information coming soon!
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Brian Jenner, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Precast Concrete Box Culverts are an important part of the United States Infrastructure. Their main purpose is to convey water under roadways. They are also used as pedestrian tunnels, utility tunnels, wildlife passages, and many other uses. They are buried in the ground […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speakers: Jim Gamble - Press-Seal Presentation Description: The presentation aims to provide industry transparency by understanding and clarifying joint specifications regarding phrasing, terminology, and allowable tolerance to joints and gaskets for all manufacturers. This will include an FEA simulation review of a general joint in different assembled scenarios and how current industry […]
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Location: Rinker Materials UPDATE: Plant tour buses leave by 6am.
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Lianna Miller - WAP Sustainability Presentation Description: The session will simplify the alphabet soup of EPDs, LCA, and PCRs. It will provide useful context of how EPDs are being used by the concrete pipe industry, giving an overview of current drivers, including the Inflation Reduction Act, GSA procurement programs, EPA funding, FHWA […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Margarita Takou, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: On this session the design method for the low head pressure pipe based on the newly published ASTM C1924, Practice for Design of Buried Precast Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe will be analyzed. Applied loads and pressure distributions, design conditions […]
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Don McNutt, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: More information coming soon! Speaker Bio: Don has over 40 years of experience in the precast industry as a quality control manager, production engineer, design engineer, engineering manager and chief operating officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speakers: Marcus Barnett- Hamilton Kent Alan Siebenathaler - AS3 Precast Sales Presentation Description: Quick Summary: The key learning objectives of this presentation: 1) Understand the value of watertight joints 2) Distinguish the differences between typical joint designs in the concrete pipe industry 3) Recognize the variety of gaskets available for each joint design 4) […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Josh Beakley, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: This past summer, the AASHTO Committee on Bridges and Structures approved the incorporation of 100 year material design properties for some thermoplastic pipes. AASHTO does not require a 100 year service life, so this is somewhat unique. What service life should be […]
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show! The Casino Night, presented […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Ron Reichert - AmeriTex Pipe & Products Presentation Description: Our behavior, both personally and professionally, is a culmination of values and morals we have been taught and learned since we were born. Some of these influences were subtle, some were overt, but all helped create who we are and helped construct our […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Melitza E. Avila - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Explore the Fundamentals of Direct and Indirect Design Methods in Reinforced Concrete Pipe Systems. Delve into the comprehensive array of tools and resources for Indirect Design, including the American Concrete Pipe Association's Fill Height Table and the web-based Pipe Pac program. Gain insights into […]
Location: Frisco 2 Speaker: Karl Beckemeier, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Soils are a critical component of all construction projects and are important to all types of pipe installations. It is important to understand how the information found in various references and guides on soils relates to what might be seen on a project site, […]
Location: Frisco 3, 4, 5 Speaker: David Matocha - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Like anything in life, there is a right way and a wrong way to do something. Installing concrete pipe is no different. This presentation will touch on basic concrete pipe concepts and the benefits of proper installation. Trench fundamentals along the purpose […]
Location: Frisco Grand Ballroom Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
Location: Virtual Speaker: Melitza E. Avila - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Explore the Fundamentals of Direct and Indirect Design Methods in Reinforced Concrete Pipe Systems. Delve into the comprehensive array of tools and resources for Indirect Design, including the American Concrete Pipe Association's Fill Height Table and the web-based Pipe Pac program. Gain insights into the […]
Location: Pheoris A & B - 3rd Floor Description: Registered ACPA Members Only
Location:Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Shelley Row, P.E., CSP - Blue Fjord Leaders Presentation Description: Decision-making can be challenging to get just right. Decisions can be made too fast or too slow. Neuroscience provides insight into the powerful internal forces that sway decisions whether you know it or not. If you […]
Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Karen Thompson - Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia Presentation Description: Unrivaled Durability of Concrete Pipe Proven The Australian Concrete Pipe Association has in recent years conducted field investigation and laboratory analysis of aged installed concrete pipe to provide evidence of the products unrivalled durability in […]
Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Presenters: Michael Kremer - American Concrete Pipe Association Dena Silva - American Concrete Pipe Association Trygve Hoff, P.E., ENV SP - American Concrete Pipe Association Steve Hawkins, AIA - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: The story of the ACPA isn't just about yesterday, it's also […]
Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Location: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Karl Beckemeier, P.E. - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Soils are a critical component of all construction projects and are important to all types of pipe installations. It is important to understand how the information found in various references and guides on soils relates to what might be […]
Location: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Trevis Hanson - CCPPA Presentation Description: This presentation provides basic information regarding reinforced concrete pipe. Pipe size and shape options, reinforcing methods, different concrete types and how productions differs with each type, basic pipe design concepts, and installation are all covered to provide attendees with basic knowledge […]
Location: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Eghe Igiehon - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: ACPA’s Design Data #1 for Highway Live Loads has recently been updated to address the latest changes in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. As such, it would be a good time to give a presentation on live […]
Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Location: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Josh Beakley, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Oftentimes in Pipe School we do our best to give a basic understanding of D-load design for concrete pipe. This is the bread and butter of designing RCP. Unfortunately, with the limited time available, the presentations typically […]
Location: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Brian Jenner - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Precast Concrete Box Culverts are an important part of the United States Infrastructure. Their main purpose is to convey water under roadways. They are also used as pedestrian tunnels, utility tunnels, wildlife passages, and many other uses. They are buried […]
Location: Kojo Kamau B, C - 4th Floor Speakers: Michael E. Johnson, P.E. - NDDOT Brandon Barnes - Barr Engineering Co. Presentation Description: Improvements to the drainage system along I94 were required because the existing storm sewer, constructed in the mid-1960s, was undersized and had reached the end of its design life. Site constraints, including […]
Location: Kojo Kamau B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Mike Pniewski, P.E., P.S. - Lucas County Presentation Description: Will provide a case study of several concrete pipe storm sewers throughout Lucas County, that have been in place for over 50 years, and are still performing sufficiently. Case study will include pictures and video of existing […]
Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Location: Transportation will be provided to and from the dinner. Please gather at the registration desk at 5:30pm to load the buses.
Location: Kojo Kamau C - 4th Floor Embark on a virtual tour as we travel north of Orlando to Rinker Pipe’s Apopka, FL, concrete pipe plant to witness the meticulous processes and stringent standards that define the production of high-quality concrete pipe. Guided live by hosts from Rinker and the ACPA, this tour provides a […]
Location: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Bob Hildebranski, P.E. - Orion Engineers Presentation Description: Constructability reviews are conducted during various phases of a design effort. The structured review is performed to validate that a project can be built as designed, identify potential construction-related issues and develop & present alternatives to the design team […]
Location: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Joe Romanyk, EIT - County Materials Presentation Description: In this presentation, a discussion on cracking of reinforced concrete pipe will occur. Cracks are an intended design feature in reinforced concrete. A discussion on the theory of reinforced concrete design and how it relates to RCP crack control […]
Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
Location: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Melitza Avila - Rinker Materials Presentation Description: Join me to explore post-installation inspection guided by National Standards such as AASHTO and ASTM. These inspections validate proper installation and structural integrity, offering Owner's assurance before project close-out or final acceptance. Speaker Bio: Melitza Avila is a Technical Resource […]
Location: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: Luther Liggett - Graff & McGovern Presentation Description: I. Concept-based ethics vs. rule-based ethics. A. NSPE Code of Ethics B. Ohio’s Code of Ethics for Engineers and Surveyors R.C. Chapter 4733. C. Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board Rules R.C. Chapter 4740. D. Business benefit of practicing ethics […]
Location: Kojo Kamau B - 4th Floor Speaker: David Claman, P.E. - FHWA Resource Center Presentation Description: The design of culverts is dependent upon many factors that influence hydraulic capacity based on operating in inlet or outlet control. The presentation will discuss these factors and how the culvert hydraulic capacity is affected (or not) by […]
Location: Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor VIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST The Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees. With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products, services, and people, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show! […]
Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Don McNutt, P.E. - American Concrete Pipe Association Presentation Description: Learn how properly adhering to ASTM installation standards for pipe will increase the longevity and value of infrastructure by reducing potential failures and decreasing maintenance costs. Gain an understanding of the differences that ACPA has […]
Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Jeff Syar, P.E. - ODOT Presentation Description: The Ohio DOT has approximately 91,000 conduits consisting of culverts and storm sewers under pavement. Conduits are a tier one asset with a dedicated annual allocation consisting of 22 million dollars to address deficiencies identified by routine inspection […]
Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C - 4th Floor Speaker: Mark Bailey, P.E. - INDOT Presentation Description: which version of HY-8 INDOT requires and why (newer versions incorrectly calculate the hydraulics when in a sump condition) the various inputs used by INDOT for design in HY-8 and what we look for when selecting a proposed […]
Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom - 5th Floor Description: The Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman, Mel Marshal Award, QCast, P3, IMPACT, RCPix, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
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